Police Officer

Sebastopol Police Department; Sebastopol (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a Police Officer for a full-time position and an eligibility list for anticipated future vacancies. The officer will perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties and work under an 18-month probationary period.

The ideal candidate demonstrates collaboration, cultural competency, and strong communication skills to serve a diverse community while upholding high ethical standards. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–3 months related experience or training or equivalent.
• License: California Class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Certification: POST Basic Police Academy completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work.

Skills

Collaborative team member

Interpersonal relations

Effective communication

Discipline and integrity

Cultural competency

Education

High School diploma or GED

POST Basic Police Academy

Job description

POLICE OFFICER

Full-Time position/eligibility list

Salary: $88,744 - $107,872 Annually

$7,395 - $8,989 Monthly

Plus an excellent benefits package

Open until filled

Come join the vibrant City of Sebastopol! We are currently creating an eligibility list for anticipated future full-time Police Officer positions. The Police Officer's duties are to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work. Full-time permanent positions of Police Officers serve an eighteen (18) month probationary period.

The Police Officer will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• A collaborative, inclusive, and encouraging team member.
• Adaptable and able to work under stressful or difficult conditions
• A service-minded officer, who effectively communicates to a diverse population and workforce, communicating accurately, effectively, and persuasively orally and in writing.
• Skilled at interpersonal relations with excellent ability to listen and understand, diffuse situations, and build relationships.
• A highly disciplined officer demanding a high moral compass of all members of the department and keen political acumen.
• Understanding and accepting of the cultures within the City and Department, and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Possession of a High School diploma or equivalency such as a general education degree (GED) or High School Equivalency certificate.
• Experience: one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• License and Certifications:
  • Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment and upon appointment.
  • Possession of a certificate of completion of a Basic Police Academy certified by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
• Character and Background: The selected candidate will be required to undergo a standard Police Background investigation including fingerprinting, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and complete physical exam with drug screening. The investigation must show that the candidate possesses traits including initiative, alertness, integrity, reliability, courtesy, and good judgment; and has not been convicted of any felony; or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER