CHP - Northern Division Recruitment

08/31/2026

Ready to make a real difference in your community?

As a CHP officer, you'll earn a great starting salary, enjoy fantastic benefits, and be part of a dedicated team that's passionate about public safety. The CHP Academy offers top-notch training to help you start a meaningful and rewarding career.

Learn more: chpmadeformore.com

08/27/2026

The California Highway Patrol Northern Division is proud to welcome our new Commander, Chief Andrew Poyner.

Chief Poyner has dedicated nearly two decades of service to the Department. After graduating from the CHP Academy in 2007, he began his career in the Monterey Area. He continued his career as an officer in the South Lake Tahoe Area, and the Office of Assistant Commissioner, Field. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant into the Internal Affairs Section and later returned to the field as a sergeant in the Willows Area.

Chief Poyner has served as Lieutenant Commander of the Cottonwood Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, Lieutenant Commander of the Willows Area, Commander of the Chico Area, and Assistant Chief of Valley Division.

As Chief Poyner makes his return to Northern Division, he will oversee all CHP operations within this region, including 15 Area Offices, 11 Resident Posts, and Two Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities, all spanning across 14 counties in Northern California.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Poyner!

08/27/2026

08/24/2026

This past weekend, the California Highway Patrol, Northern Division Recruitment Unit, hosted a Physical Abilities Test and Written PELLET B Examination.

Great job to everyone who attended!

For more information on becoming a CHP Officer, visit CHPMADEFORMORE.COM

08/24/2026

🚨K-9 Drug Seizure🚨

Yesterday, one of our Northern Division K-9 Officers conducted an enforcement stop on a passenger vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the Officer observed several indicators of criminal activity. K-9 Apis was deployed to conduct an exterior free air sniff of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of the odor of narcotics. A subsequent probable cause search was conducted. The officer located and seized 45 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 5 pounds of suspected fentanyl. Thank you to our K-9 Officers for removing these dangerous drugs from the highways and keeping our communities safe. Great job K-9 Apis and our Officer! 🐾🐾

08/24/2026

CHP IS HIRING!

Put your technical and construction skills to work as a Telecommunications Facilities Technician II. Travel throughout California while supporting CHP’s telecommunications infrastructure through electrical, mechanical, HVAC, construction and maintenance work.

📅 Final Filing Date: September 20, 2026

Build your career & support the mission. Be made for more.

Apply now: calcareers.ca.gov

08/18/2026

🚨 WANTED... and I'm counting on you to help me make bail! 🚨

I've officially been "locked up" for Youth Options Shasta's Locked Up for Youth fundraiser, and apparently, I've been caught committing some serious offenses!

My charges include:
❤️ Excessive Acts of Kindness Toward Local Youth

Authorities also know me by my alias...
👮 Officer Do-Good

I'll gladly plead guilty to believing that our young people deserve encouragement, opportunity, and a community that has their backs.

But now I need YOUR help to make bail!

Your donation isn't just helping me escape these "charges"—it's helping Youth Options Shasta provide resources, mentorship, and positive opportunities that help local youth thrive.

Scan the QR code on my wanted poster or use my donation link to help set me free. Every contribution makes a difference!

📅 September 3, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Whistlestop Park, Redding

Help me beat these charges—and keep the good deeds coming! ❤️