Police Officer (Lateral) (20579571)

City of Woodland; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vibrant community as a police officer in a city known for its rich agricultural heritage. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve and protect while engaging with a diverse population. As a lateral officer, you will bring your experience and skills to a supportive environment that values public service and community involvement. With competitive salary steps and comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans and health insurance, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in law enforcement.

Benefits

Public Employees' Retirement System

CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans

City paid life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Uniform allowances

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a California peace officer required.
• Must possess a POST Basic Certificate and pass physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public safety and enforce laws as a police officer.
• Participate in community policing and engage with residents.

Skills

California POST Basic Certificate

Physical fitness

Valid California Class C driver's license

Ability to meet physical demands

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Woodland is strategically located in California’s Sacramento Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining its small town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County. Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the “City of Trees”, Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults.

Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide. The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.

Job Overview

The City of Woodland Police Department is looking for lateral officer candidates who are currently employed as a California peace officer, have two years of experience and possess a California POST Basic Certificate or have formerly been employed as a California peace officer, possess a California POST Basic Certificate and have not had more than a three-year break in service as a California Peace Officer. Police Officer positions with the City of Woodland are filled from an eligibility list.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Minimum education of United States high school graduation or passage of GED or other approved equivalency test.
2. Citizenship: A candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law at the time of appointment.
3. Possess: A POST Basic Certificate or higher.
4. License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
5. Physical: Physical health, strength, stature, and agility to meet the physical demands of police work as determined by an agility test and a pre-employment physical exam.
6. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
7. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
8. Conduct: No felony convictions and good personal conduct.

Salary: A Step: $7,044.18 to G Step $9,439.67

Benefits:

1. Retirement: Public Employees' Retirement System using the 2.7% at 57 formula.
2. Medical Plan: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs.
3. Life Insurance: City paid $50,000 Life insurance policy.
4. Dental/Vision: Group dental/vision insurance plan paid by City for employees and their families.
5. Vacation: 6.7 hours per month for the first three years of service; increasing with tenure.
6. Sick Leave: 10 hours per month, unlimited accumulation.
7. Uniform Allowances: Newly appointed police officers are provided body armor, uniforms, rain gear, and duty equipment.

Special Instructions

Apply utilizing the CalOpps website: CalOpps. Please be prepared to submit copies of your academy completion certificate and resume when requested.

SELECTION PROCESS

An official City of Woodland application form must be filled out in its entirety. As applications from candidates are received, they will be screened based on: ability to follow direction, completeness, spelling, neatness, job qualifications, employment history, background questionnaire, and specific abilities.