Police Officer - Laterals ($10,000 Bonus Eligible) & Academy Graduates

City of Cleveland Heights, OH; Dixon (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dixon seeks Police Officers for both Academy Graduates and Lateral Candidates, offering a comprehensive benefits package along with a $10,000 hiring incentive. A challenging role awaits individuals passionate about law enforcement and public safety, with growth opportunities in various specializations.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Certificate of Completion from a Basic Training Academy.
• Valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record required.
• Citizen of the United States or eligible permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for public safety services including patrol and investigations.
• Opportunities for specialization in tactical operations and crisis negotiations.
• Must complete an 18-month probationary period upon hiring.

Skills

Spanish speaking ability

Education

High School Graduation

College or university education

Job description

Police Officer - Laterals ($10,000 Bonus Eligible) & Academy Graduates

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• This recruitment is for academy graduates and lateral officers only. ***
  
  

• This recruitment is for academy graduates and lateral officers only. ***
  
  

The Dixon Police Department is committed to providing a full range of public safety services to the City of Dixon. The Department is growing with the City and has career opportunities in patrol, investigations, canine, traffic enforcement, tactical operations, and crisis negotiations. The Dixon Police Department is progressive law enforcement agency committed to the core values of service, honesty and integrity, accountability and respect.

$10,000 hiring incentive available, see 'Benefits' section for details.

THE POSITION: The Dixon Police Department is recruiting to fill full-time Police Officer positions at either the Academy Graduate Level or Lateral Level, as well as establish an employment eligibility list for future possible use. The City offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for qualified applicants pursuing a law enforcement career. Dixon Police Officers are responsible for a wide variety of generalist police services. Opportunities for specialization and advancement are also available. The Dixon Police Department operates on a 12-hour shift schedule.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. College or university education is desirable.

Experience: To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the experience criteria below:

Academy Graduate Applicants Must Meet The Following Requirements

Candidates in this category must have already completed an Academy within the last 3 years.

• Possess a current Certificate of Completion from a Basic Training Academy certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) (Attach Certificate)
• Possess a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. (A DMV Printout obtained from an official California DMV Office - www.DMV.ca.gov will be required at time of background check).
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Spanish speaking ability is desirable but not required.
• Other related law enforcement training and experience is desirable but not required.
  
  

Lateral Police Officer Applicants Must Meet The Following Requirements

Candidates in this category must have already completed a probationary period as a Peace Officer.

• Meet P.O.S.T. standards for lateral entry.
• Possess a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or higher (Intermediate or Advanced). (Attach Certificate(s))
• Meet all minimum qualifications for Police Officer.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Spanish speaking ability is desirable but not required.
• Other related law enforcement training and experience is desirable but not required.
  
  

Complete an online application and submit required documents below. Candidates who do not submit document(s) WILL NOT be invited to continue in the selection process.

• Copy of your POST Certificate(s); either Lateral or Academy Graduate (see above).
  
  

All required documents must be attached at the time application is submitted. NO FAXES OR EMAIL ACCEPTED!

This recruitment may close after sufficient number of candidates have been accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS: Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. The process includes a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, interview, Poly exam, extensive personal background investigation, credit history, pre-employment medical, with drug test, and psychological assessments.

Failure of any component during the exam process eliminates the candidate from further selection processing.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: All appointees are required to complete a field training program and successfully complete an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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• Employment type

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  Government Administration

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