Concord Police Department Welcomes 2 New Officers

CONCORD, CA — The Concord Police Department welcomed two new officers with a swearing-in ceremony Monday.

Officers Andrew Mathers and Justin Caballero "will go through a few weeks of in-house training, then hit the ground running by the end of this month," the department said.

After obtaining a bachelor's degree in business from California State University, East Bay, Mathers recently graduated from the 194th Academy Class at the Contra Costa Law Enforcement Training Center, receiving the academy’s "Top Gun" award in firearms, according to the department.

Prior to his police career, Mathers contemplated becoming a professional jazz trumpet player, but instead followed in his father’s footsteps to become a police officer, the agency said.

A Napa County native, Caballero recently graduated from the 114th Academy Class at Napa Valley College, and worked a variety of jobs, including at Concord's Costco, while earning his associate's degree, officials said.

The Concord Police Department currently is hiring police officers trainees for the upcoming January academy, plus a $20,000 signing bonus is offered for lateral officers. For more information, contact the department's recruiting sergeant at (925) 671-3190 or apply online here.

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