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Police Officer

City of Sebastopol
Sebastopol, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025

BE A PART OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY!

The City of Sebastopol Invites Applications for the Position of

POLICE OFFICER

Full-Time position/eligibility list

Salary: $88,744 - $107,872 Annually

$7,395 - $8,989 Monthly

Plus an excellent benefits package

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Come join the vibrant City of Sebastopol! We are currently creating an eligibility list for anticipated future full-time Police Officer positions. The Police Officer's duties are to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work. Full-time permanent positions of Police Officers serve an eighteen (18) month probationary period.

The Police Officer will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will be:

  • A collaborative, inclusive, and encouraging team member.
  • Adaptable and able to work under stressful or difficult conditions
  • A service-minded officer, who effectively communicates to a diverse population and workforce, communicating accurately, effectively, and persuasively orally and in writing.
  • Skilled at interpersonal relations with excellent ability to listen and understand, diffuse situations, and build relationships.
  • A highly disciplined officer demanding a high moral compass of all members of the department and keen political acumen.
  • Understanding and accepting of the cultures within the City and Department, and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Possession of a High School diploma or equivalency such as a general education degree (GED) or High School Equivalency certificate.

Experience: one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certifications:

  • Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment and upon appointment.
  • Possession of a certificate of completion of a Basic Police Academy certified by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

Character and Background: The selected candidate will be required to undergo a standard Police Background investigation including fingerprinting, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and complete physical exam with drug screening. The investigation must show that the candidate possesses traits including initiative, alertness, integrity, reliability, courtesy, and good judgment; and has not been convicted of any felony; or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

For Full-time permanent positions they will be offered the following benefits:

  • Choice of Kaiser or REMIF Anthem Blue Cross Health Insurance for employee and dependents Employer contributes 100% Kaiser premium.
  • Employee pays premium difference for Blue Cross
  • Dental & Vision Benefits Employer contributes 100%
  • Life Ins. $50,000 for employee. Increased coverage may be purchased by employee
  • Long-term Disability Ins. administered through PORAC
  • PERS Pension Plan (3% @ 50 for Classic Members. 2.7% @ 57 for PEPRA Members (hired after 1/1/13)
  • Uniform Allowance is $1,000 for full-time sworn Police Officers per fiscal year and is non-persable for PEPRA members
  • Deferred Compensation Plans are available.
  • Vacation, and Sick Leave accrual benefits.
  • Holidays 15 paid; Funeral, Medical, Family & Personal Leave benefits
  • Special Pay Overtime, On Call, Court Time, Field Training, Relief Shift, Graveyard Shift, Educational and Bilingual Incentive Pay Longevity Pay granted after completion of 5 years at 2%, 10 years at 4%, 15 years at 6%, 20 years at 8%, and 25 Years at 10% with a maximum not-to-exceed of 10%.
  • Section 125 pre-tax premium plan available. Mileage Allowance & Business Travel expense reimbursement per Travel Policy.

Please refer to the Sebastopol Police Officer's Association (SPOA) Memorandum of Understanding for a comprehensive list of benefits and services at: https://www.cityofsebastopol.gov/employee-benefits/

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. Please follow this link: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-sebastopol

Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS: It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to be invited to a multiple-choice exam. Those who score the highest on the exam will move forward to an oral panel interview. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to pass a P.O.S.T physical agility test that will be administered by the City of Sebastopol. If the candidate has proof of passing a physical agility test within the last two years from either the academy or any other agency test that includes a wall climb, they will be exempt.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The City of Sebastopol is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise Danielle Oliveira from Muchmore Than Consulting danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org .

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Recruitment Services Provided by, Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,744.00 - $107,872.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $7,395 - $8,989

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