Police Officer - Lateral *$20,000 Hiring Incentive*

City of Vacaville; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home Vehicle Program

Education incentives

Graveyard Shift Differential

Job summary

The City of Vacaville Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officers to join our team. The role requires current sworn status or eligibility as a former officer, with duties focused on protecting life and property and enforcing laws to serve a diverse community.

Salary ranges from $122,236 to $175,178 per year, with enhancements including holiday pay, uniform allowance, incentives, and a take-home vehicle program.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Police Academy is required.
• California POST Basic Certificate required or eligible.
• Must be at least 21 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain peace and enforce federal, state, and municipal laws.
• Provide professional police services to a diverse community.
• Complete Field Training Program as a condition of continued employment.

Skills

Law enforcement

Spanish bilingual

Education

Police Academy completion

Associate's degree desirable

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENT SWORN POLICE OFFICERS OR QUALIFYING FORMER POLICE OFFICERS.

Police Officer Salary: $122,236 -$175,178/year*

*Minimum includes 5.38% holiday pay and a $1,800 uniform allowance. Maximum includes uniform allowance, holiday pay, BA degree pay, Senior Officer III pay and bilingual pay.

• Hiring Incentive - $20,000
• Holiday Pay - 5.38%
• Educational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate's Degree/5% for Bachelor's Degree
• Senior Officer Program - 2.5-12% (depends on qualifications)
• Bilingual Premium - 2.5%
• Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year
• Tuition Reimbursement - $2,200/year
• Graveyard Shift Differential - $520/month
• Take-home Vehicle Program
• Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
• Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System

The City of Vacaville is recruiting motivated, professional Police Officers committed to public safety, crime prevention and service to a diverse community. This position is responsible for maintaining the peace and enforcing federal, state and municipal laws.

The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement services to our diverse and growing community. With over 175 full-time employees, including 116 sworn positions, we offer opportunities across Patrol, K-9, Investigations, Narcotics, Crime Suppression, Tactical Operations, Traffic Enforcement and Family Services.

At the Vacaville Police Department, we are driven by integrity, professionalism, teamwork and strong connections with the community we serve.

Education

Successful completion of the Police Academy is required. An A.A./A.S. degree is desirable. Military service and relevant training may also be considered.

Experience

Successful completion of probation as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of California.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or eligibility for, the California POST Basic Certificate is required.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

Other

Police Officer candidates must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment; must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; must be able to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and successfully meet the job dimension criteria as recommended by POST.

Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Incumbents must successfully complete the Vacaville Police Department Field Training Program as a condition of continued employment.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address that you check regularly.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Out-of-state Peace Officers applying for this position must provide proof of successful completion of the Basic POST Course Waiver process with their application.

The City of Vacaville is a professional organization of dedicated employees committed to integrity and public service. Applicants considered for appointment must successfully complete a comprehensive selection process, including, but not limited to, a thorough background investigation (including a CVSA examination), a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.