Join the Rocklin Police Department and serve a city that maintains a small-town feel, values law enforcement, and makes community collaboration a priority. Rocklin Police Department has a foundation of teamwork, community connection, and common purpose and is making strides in the areas of community policing, data driven decision making, and innovative practices. The full job description can be viewed HERE

Hear what Corporal Guillermo has to say about Rocklin and why it’s such a great place to live and work.

Leadership

Leadership is not an easy task…but it is a simple one. The reality is that most people agree on what makes up a good leader. The difficult part is having the personal discipline to execute these agreed-upon principles. At the Rocklin Police Department, leadership will provide clear expectations for our staff. They will be given the resources needed to carry out our mission. Lastly, they will have the authority and support to make decisions, in the furtherance of our mission, at every level in the organization. This model results in an efficient decision-making process and encourages staff to gather around a common purpose.  

- Chief Rustin Banks

  • Chief Rustin Banks is a longtime Placer County resident, moving here from the east bay during high school. After graduating from Del Oro High School in Loomis, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he received numerous awards and decorations for his participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, he moved back to Placer County, where he has lived with his wife Melanie and their three kids for almost 20 years.

    Chief Banks began his law enforcement career in January of 2005 with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office. Since then, he has been promoted through the ranks and has served in numerous assignments, including Patrol, Narcotics Detective, Professional Standards Supervisor and Watch Commander. Chief Banks also spent 12 years in various roles on the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).

    Chief Banks was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2019, where he commanded the Field Operations Division. While working as a Captain for the Solano County Sheriff’s Office, he was loaned out to Rio Vista Police Department and served as their Interim Chief of Police from September 2019 through February 2020.

    Chief Banks loves to teach and has been an adjunct Criminal Justice Professor for the past ten years at Sierra College in Rocklin. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from Portland State University and a Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University. Chief Banks has numerous California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training certificates and is also a graduate of the LAPD/West Point Leadership Development Program. He was the Regional Representative for the California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) from 2015-2019.

    Chief Banks has always loved this community and hoped to serve it one day as a peace officer. In December of 2021, his wish came true when he accepted an offer to become Rocklin Police Department’s 17th Chief of Police.

The success and morale of an organization are commensurate with the quality of leadership it possesses. Rocklin leaders strive to maintain high standards and provide officers with what they need to do their jobs effectively.

Hear from Chief Rustin Banks and Mayor Ken Broadway on what makes Rocklin different and why Team Rocklin is such a great place to work.

Captain Chad Morris

  • Chad comes from a multi-generational farming family and resides in Rocklin with his wife Dawn and has three adult children. He is committed to health and wellness and enjoys traveling abroad with his family. Chad is an Eagle Scout and while attending the University of California, Davis, he played baseball and rugby. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies at UC Davis, Chad worked in marketing for a Fortune 500 company and later spent many years as a serial entrepreneur who was very active in the private sector. He founded several businesses in a variety of sectors, including real estate finance, property management, and gourmet specialty foods.

    In 2008, Chad had a strong desire to further serve the community and started his law enforcement career as a reserve police officer with the newly established Citrus Heights Police Department. He quickly realized his passion for serving in this capacity and decided to embark on a full-time law enforcement career.

    Chad has undertaken numerous assignments throughout his law enforcement career at Citrus Heights. These assignments include patrol officer, general and high-tech crimes detective, patrol and special operations sergeant, watch commander in patrol, special operations lieutenant, and professional standards and training lieutenant. He has had the opportunity to participate in numerous specialty assignments, to include SWAT executive officer (XO), SWAT operator and hostage negotiations team leader, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor and public information officer (PIO). Chad founded the award-winning bait theft reduction program, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program and is an FAA 107 licensed pilot.

    Chad is a life-long learner and strongly identifies as an autodidact. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences and Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis. He has a post-graduate certification in Certified Financial Planning from UC Davis and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University. Chad has a post-graduate certificate in Principles of Law Enforcement Command and is in the process of completing a second Master’s degree in Law Enforcement Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is a graduate and past board member of the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy. Chad is a student of leadership and is a John Maxwell Leadership Team certified coach, trainer, and speaker. He is a graduate of POST Command College (Class #69), and his research project on the future of less lethal munitions and other emerging technologies was published in Lexipol’s Police One and other industry publications.

    Chad is a member of the California Police Chief’s Association (CPCA). He has been active in the Citrus Heights Rotary and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a former board member of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Government Affairs Committee. Chad is a member of the Sutter Club. His journey reflects his unwavering dedication to serving his community, continuous personal growth, and entrepreneurial spirit. Chad is excited to join the esteemed Rocklin Police Department team!

Captain Luke Sincerny

  • Captain Luke Sincerny grew up in the Bay Area, graduating from Castro Valley High School. He attended California State University East Bay and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Luke moved to Placer County in 2016 with his wife Ravi and their two children.

    From 2006 until 2016, Luke worked as a Police Officer for the Oakland Police Department. During that time, he worked various assignments including Patrol, Street Level Narcotics Officer, Academy Recruit Training Officer, Firearms Instructor and as a Sniper with the SWAT Team.

    Luke was hired with the Rocklin Police Department in 2016. As a Rocklin Police Officer, he has worked Patrol with collateral assignments as Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Peer Support Team Member, and as an Entry Operator with the Roseville / Rocklin Regional SWAT Team. As a Sergeant, he worked as a Watch Commander in Patrol and was responsible for coordinating and implementing training for the Department. After promoting to Lieutenant in 2021, Luke worked in the Professional Standards Unit and assumed the role of Tactical Commander for the SWAT Team.

    He was promoted to Captain in 2024 where he oversees the Operations Division. In this capacity, he is grateful for the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships with the citizens of Rocklin and will continue to serve the Department and community humbly.

    In his spare time, Luke can be found coaching youth soccer and spending time outdoors with his family.

Salaries at a Glance

Police Officers

$91,055-$124,099 Annually

10 Step-Plan

Dispatchers

$68,084-$99,753 Annually

10 Step-Plan

C.S.O.

$68,084-$92,792 Annually

10 Step-Plan

Officer Hiring Process

Officer Hiring Process

The Steps to becoming an Officer with the Rocklin Police Department

  • Once the application is accepted and the minimum qualifications are met, the applicant will be invited to the physical agility test. Academy graduates may be instructed to schedule a written exam. Please make note of any special requirements when submitting your application: some positions require specific certificates or are limited to a certain number of applicants. Be as thorough and correct as possible to increase your chances of advancing to the next step.

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  • The physical agility consists of several events; a 99-yard agility course, body drag, solid wall/chain link fence, and 500 Yard Run. The physical agility test is a pass/fail test. Be early, come prepared, and dress in comfortable, appropriate athletic gear. All applicants will be informed of their scores after testing. You must sign a waiver and show valid identification upon sign-in.

  • During the interview, we’ll ask questions about you as a person, as well as about why you want to work for us and the skills you possess.

    We’ll also see how well you have prepared and your desire to work at the Rocklin Police Department. What do you know about our department? Who is our leadership team? What are our city’s population, square mileage, and other demographics? What are the crime trends in Rocklin specifically?

    The interview panel will also look at your attire, your hygiene, and how you handle yourself. Are you confident or reserved? Are you arrogant or militant? Can you speak confidently, or are you scared and intimidated?

  • Each applicant moving forward in the process will be assigned a background investigator. The applicant will also complete waivers, a live scan (fingerprinting) and may be required to complete an autobiography or similar personal history statements. Be honest! Be complete! Trying to hide past issues, no matter how small, or failing to provide required information are two of the biggest reasons candidates will fail a background investigation. A comprehensive, in-depth background investigation will be conducted into all aspects of the applicant’s past and current life. Staying organized in the process will reduce delays and increase your chances of being successful.

  • A thorough polygraph or similar examination will be conducted.

  • A thorough medical evaluation will be conducted. The extent of the exam will be dependent upon the position for which the applicant is processing.

  • A thorough psychological evaluation will be conducted.

  • If the candidate is successful in all previous steps and accepts an offer for employment, they will be scheduled for a start date and begin any required training for the position. Lateral officers will begin the FTO Program.