Carlsbad Police Department employs 162 full-time personnel and the equivalent of an additional 6.3 personnel in part-time hours. Of the 162 authorized full-time positions, 115 are sworn and 47 and civilian.
The sworn positions are distributed by rank as follows:
| Position | Number |
|---|---|
| Chief | 1 |
| Captain | 2 |
| Lieutenant | 6 |
| Sergeant | 16 |
| Corporal | 25 |
| Officer | 65 |
| Total | 115 |
The department's civilian positions include:
For 2007-08, the department is operating with a general fund budget of $26.2 million. Additional funding is available through various grants and asset forfeiture.
Personnel Expenses make up the majority of the Police Department's annual budget. Personnel costs include salary, benefits, overtime, and workers compensation. Benefits costs include items such as retirement, disability, health insurance and life insurance.
Maintenance and Operation expenses include ongoing costs associated with running the department that are not salary and benefits. Examples include police vehicle maintenance, printing, utilities, etc.
Capital Outlay expenses are large, one-time expenditures for items such as technology and equipment.