Police Sergeant (Internal Promotional Only)

City of Vallejo, California; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vallejo Police Department is seeking a Police Sergeant through a Department Only Promotional Opportunity to establish a Register of Eligibles for vacancies for up to two years. Candidates must be promotional-eligible under the VPOA labor agreement and meet the stated experience and training guidelines.

The role requires supervising subordinates, coordinating activities, handling emergencies, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a police officer in the City of Vallejo.
• Possession of an AA Degree in an appropriate discipline; possession of a P.O.S.T. Intermediate or Advanced Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, direct and supervise the work of subordinates; coordinates employee activities across multiple job sites.
• Mobilizes forces and assigns duties to meet emergencies.
• Determines the need for materials and equipment; reports time and materials used.
• Inspects work and approves completed work; reports findings.
• Provides job instruction and prepares work appraisals for employees.
• Enforces work safety regulations; enforces departmental and City regulations.
• Provides supervision at the scene of traffic accidents, crimes or other incidents.
• May perform specialized administrative or investigative work.

Skills

Supervise others

Situational analysis

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA Degree in an appropriate discipline

P.O.S.T. Intermediate or Advanced Certificate

Job description

This is a Department Only Promotional Opportunity for employees in permanent, allocated positions in the Vallejo Police Department whom are eligible for promotion pursuant to section 6 of the Vallejo Police Officers Association (VPOA) labor agreement.

The City of Vallejo is recruiting for the position of Police Sergeant to establish a Register of Eligibles list to fill vacancies for up to two years.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.

Examples Of Important Responsibilities And Duties

• Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Inspects, directs and supervises the work of subordinates; coordinates employee activities which are generally performed independently as individual work details at different job sites or areas.
• Mobilizes forces and assigns duties to meet emergencies.
• Determines the need for materials and equipment required and is responsible for their care, use and return; reports time and materials used on activities.
• Inspects work being performed and approves completed work and reports.
• Provides job instruction and prepares work appraisals for employees assigned.
• Enforces work safety regulations; enforces departmental and City work regulations.
• Provides supervision at the scene of traffic accidents, crimes or other incidents.
• May perform specialized administrative or investigative work.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge Of

• Modern police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.
• California Penal and Vehicle Codes; criminal law with particular reference to laws pertaining to minors, rights of citizens, and the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
• The rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure, and the preservation and presentation of such evidence in criminal cases.

Ability To

• Schedule, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Analyze situations effectively and interpret and apply appropriate laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete written reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others and to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

Experience

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Three years of experience as a police officer in the City of Vallejo.

Training

Additional desirable qualifications: possession of an AA Degree in an appropriate discipline; possession of a P.O.S.T. Intermediate or Advanced Certificate.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment & Selection Process

Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application by Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

NOTE:

If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

• Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications to determine promotional eligibility pursuant to the experience and training guidelines set forth in the classification specification above, and Section 6 of the VPOA labor agreement. The City of Vallejo reserves the right to invite only those whom meet the minimum qualifications to orientation and the examination process.
• Candidate Orientation is tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and will be held virtually via Zoom.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent an invite prior to December 14, 2026. Participation in candidate orientation is highly encouraged, but is not required.

Examination Process

The Examination Process Will Include a Written Exam And An Assessment Center Consisting Of Three Components. In Accordance With Civil Service Commission (CSC) Rule 9.5, The Components Of The Examination Process And Relative Weight Is As Follows

• Written Exam 40%
• Oral Panel Interview 15%
• Community Presentation Exercise 15%
• Critical Incident Exercise 15%
• Written Exercise 15%

Pursuant To Section 6(G) Of The VPOA Labor Agreement, Employees Applying For Promotional Examinations Within The Department Shall Receive a Notice At Least Three (3) Months In Advance Of The Dates On Which Each General Phase Of The Examination Shall Be Conducted. Examination Dates And Details Are As Follows

Written Exam

The written exam will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. The exam will be held in the Vallejo Room located at 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. Please arrive on time, and allow approximately two hours for the test.

Pursuant to CSC Rule 9.6, an applicant who has failed in a subject of examination having weight sufficiently great to make it impossible for him/her to attain a general average of seventy percent (70.00%) or more, assuming the maximum degree of excellence in all other subjects shall be excluded from further examination and shall be considered as having failed the entire examination.

Written Exam/Assessment Center Study Guide

Questions for this promotional assessment will be drawn from the following source materials:

• Lexipol Policy Manual (Entire Manual)
• Solano County Fatal Incident Protocol
• Government Code 3300 - 3312
• Vallejo Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding (VPOA MOU), April 1, 2022-June 30, 2026
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Memorandum of Understanding (IBEW MOU), July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027
  • Sections: 2.3, 3.9, 3.10, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7, 6.1, 6.6
• Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Kevin Gilmartin
• A copy of the Lexipol Manual has been frozen with no further changes as of October 22, 2026, and will be provided to all applicants as described below.

Access to the study guide documents mentioned above, will be sent at the same time as this bulletin is posted via email to candidates whom are eligible to apply for this promotional opportunity with the exception of the book "Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement" by Kevin Gilmartin, which is available to check out through Executive Secretary, Kristin Jackson. To reserve a copy of the book, candidates must have submitted an online application for the position, and send an email request to [e-mail].

• Please Note: If you believe that you are qualified for this position, but did not receive an email containing study guide materials, please contact Anabela Rivera in Human Resources at the information below:

Anabela Rivera

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Assessment Center

The remaining components of the examination process (Oral Panel Interviews, Community Presentation Exercise, and Critical Incident Exercise) are tentatively scheduled for February 3 & 4, 2027. Notification of testing time and the testing location, will be provided to candidates in advance of their scheduled time.

Pursuant to section 6(G) of the VPOA labor agreement, if the Department determines to change the date of any phase of the examination, it shall provide written notice of the new