Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary : $85,126.45 - $114,077.58 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 002027-25-PD-3

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

THIS POSTING IS FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL ONLY

Please Note : a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

You must have experience as a Police Officer with a law enforcement agency or be in possession of a valid P.O.S.T Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California received within three (3) years of the date of appointment as well as meet the educational requirements as applicable to qualify for this position.

DEFINITION

To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that it has full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances while the Police Officer Recruit is a recruiting and training-level classification with no police authority. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant classification in that it is a journey level classification which has no supervisory responsibilities except for training new employees while the Police Sergeant has supervisory responsibility and directs work of subordinate personnel on a continual basis. Police Officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the Police Officer's work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by higher level sworn personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignments, duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Patrol a designated area of the city on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a patrol car, jeep or van to preserve order, prevent crime discover criminal acts, and make arrests.
• Answer radio dispatched or citizens' request for police services at accident scenes, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
• Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, take statements, make arrests, write citations and / or make written reports at crime or accident scenes.
• Promote and ensure a community-based policing philosophy and strategy, in which collaborative problem solving with citizens and other stakeholders is coveted.
• Attend, participate, and represent the department at a variety of community events; participate in community engagement activities; build and maintain relationships with community members.
• Provide first aid to injured or sick subjects.
• Testify in court at criminal hearings and trials.
• Provide traffic control at accident scenes, fires, and congested areas.
• May work in plain clothes to conduct follow-up investigations, and to suppress vice or narcotics activities.
• Conduct line-ups for identification of suspects.
• Attend community meetings to discuss crime problems.
• Evaluate and control violent situations and persons; emphasize de-escalation tactics when appropriate.
• Order and direct emergency equipment at accident and disaster scenes. Search for missing persons.
• Drive vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions. Train new employees in proper police procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Skill in :

Experience and Education :

I. (1) Successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a City of Sacramento Police Officer Recruit; and (2) Completion of sixty (60)

II. (1) Successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a City of Sacramento Community Service Officer; and (2) Completion of sixty (60)

III. BASIC ACADEMY GRADUATE - (1) Completion of sixty (60) semester units, or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; and (2) Possession of a valid P.O.S.T Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California and received within three (3) years of the date of appointment.

IV. LATERAL ENTRY - Completion of sixty (60) semester units, or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; and (2) Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate issued by the State of California; and (3) Current employment as a full- time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T. participating law enforcement department or agency; and two (2) years as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T participating law enforcement department or agency.

Be a high school graduate, have passed the General Education Development (GED) Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Substitution :

Four (4) years of honorable military service can substitute for the sixty (60) semester units, or ninety (90) quarter units educational requirement.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and / or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age :

Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.

Driver License :

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline.

Respiratory Protective Equipment :

Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Felony Convictions :

Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees hired as a lateral entry must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. All other employees must complete eighteen (18) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application : (Pass / Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration.

If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).

3. Screening Committee (Pass / Fail) : Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the department after the last day of the month.

4. Oral Interview : (100%) - The oral interview will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview is administered by the Sacramento Police Department.

5. Physical Agility Test : (Pass / Fail) - Applicants who pass the oral interview test may be required to pass the physical agility test. The Physical Agility Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department.

6. Background Process : If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and drug use history.

QUESTIONS

If you have specific questions regarding the Police Officer Recruit position, hiring process, Police Academy, etc. :

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules :

Union Contracts :

Salary Schedule :

APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment) for information on accepted documentation.

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess sixty (60) semester units, or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university or have four (4) years of honorable military service by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

I understand that I must pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION : I understand proof of possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate issued by the State of California should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.

CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION : I attest I possess or will posses a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California by the time of appointment.

I have reviewed and understand numbers 3 and 4 of the qualification requirements listed in the Experience and Education section of the job posting. My acknowledgement verifies that I understand I am required to meet all of the educational, certification and experience requirements as stated in the job posting.

I am currently employed as a full- time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T. participating law enforcement department or agency and possess two (2) years as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T participating law enforcement department or agency.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

I understand that candidates must be free of felony convictions under California Government Code 1029. Conviction of a misdemeanor is not necessarily a bar to employment, each case is considered separately based on job requirements.

I understand that candidates considered for appointment must pass a medical examination, a drug test, and a psychological test.

I understand that a current / valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. I will be able to meet this requirement.

I have the ability to speak, read, and / or write a language other than English.

If "Yes" on #13, list the language(s) you speak, read, and / or write.

I understand the Sacramento Police Department expects me to thoroughly complete the Sacramento Police Recruitment Survey.To complete the survey, please copy and past the following URL into a web browser : https : / / docs.google.com / forms / d / e / 1FAIpQLScH6erJppk73chSB7aB0Ek79i-qep8QMNjoAbhNpIjHGLxPKA / viewform

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Salary : $85,126 - $114,078