POLICE AGENT

City of Visalia; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Visalia is seeking candidates for the Police Agent eligibility list. Under direction, the agent will join high-priority assignments and coordinate with other City Departments to solve problems in assigned districts.

The role may supervise officers when a Sergeant is absent and respond to major crime scenes as needed. Required are two years of sworn municipal law enforcement experience (with at least one year in Visalia as a full-time sworn Officer), and the POST Basic Professional

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of sworn municipal law enforcement experience, including at least one year with the Visalia Police Department as a full-time sworn Police Officer.
• POST Basic Professional Certificate is required.
• Not on probationary status.

Responsibilities

• Serves on special high-priority assignments under direction.
• Collaborates with other City Departments for planning and problem solving.
• Addresses quality of life issues within assigned districts; may supervise officers in the absence of a Sergeant.
• May be called upon to respond to major crime scenes or other priority incidents outside regular assignment.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Education

POST Basic Professional Certificate

Job description

The Police Department is establishing an eligibility list for the position of Police Agent. Applicants must be currently employed with the Visalia Police Department.

The Police Department is establishing an eligibility list for the position of Police Agent. Applicants must be currently employed with the Visalia Police Department. The list will be used to fill future vacancies throughout calendar year 2027 unless there are not enough names for consideration. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and provide appropriate supporting documents.

POLICE AGENT

Under direction, serves on special high-priority assignments, works with other City Departments for planning and problem solving, and works with assigned staff to address quality of life issues within assigned districts; supervises officers in the absence of a Sergeant. May be called upon at any time to respond to a major crime scene or other law enforcement priority outside regular assignment. Performs related responsibilities as required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Police Agent Minimum Requirements:

• Two (2) years of sworn municipal law enforcement experience, of which, the last one (1) year has been with the Visalia Police Department as a full-time sworn Police Officer.
• Requires possession of the POST Basic Professional Certificate.
• Not on probationary status.

TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

VECC

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

Must maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects, lift and push or pull individuals or objects weighing up to 25 pounds and perform the essential functions of the job; ability to work in a standard office setting and to operate a motor vehicle.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer