What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Academy Graduate **$20,000 Hiring Incentive position at City of Vacaville, CA?
Salary : $105,014.34 - $170,417.63 Annually
Location : Vacaville, CA
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Job Number : 2024AG
Department : Police Department
Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2023
Closing Date : Continuous
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This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit the necessary documents as soon as possible.
Salary Steps as a Vacaville Police Officer :
Police Officer (Academy Graduate) : $105,014.34 / year
- includes 5.38% holiday pay and $1,800 uniform allowance)
Police Officer Salary (upon completion of FTO) $119,875 - $170,417 / year
Additional Compensation and Other Benefits :
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION (POLICE OFFICER ACADEMY GRADUATE), YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA :
A) ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T.-APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY AND ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUATE NO LATER THAN JUNE 2024, OR
B) HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T.-APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS, AND / OR
C) ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN A SWORN CAPACITY WITH A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUT HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED PROBATION
CANDIDATES WHO CURRENTLY WORK FOR A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND HAVE PASSED PROBATION SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL.
The City of Vacaville is seeking highly motivated and qualified men and women who are eager to step into the role of Vacaville Police Officers.
The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement services to our community. Our team comprises 156 full-time employees, with 102 sworn positions and 54 professional support staff. We offer various career opportunities in Patrol, Canine, Crime Suppression, Family Services, Investigations, Narcotics Enforcement, Tactical Operations, and Traffic Enforcement. At the Vacaville Police Department, we uphold the values of integrity, professionalism, and a genuine concern for the well-being of our community.
Upon completion of our FTO program, you may assume a vital role in patrolling designated areas within the City, conducting investigations into crimes against persons or property, making arrests and enforcing traffic regulations. In addition to these core duties, Police Officers are responsible for compiling detailed and accurate police reports, providing testimony in court proceedings and engaging in various other law enforcement duties to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
For a complete job description and to apply online, visit our website at
ABOUT YOU
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Education : Successful completion of the Police Academy is required. An A.A. / A.S. degree is desirable. Military service and relevant training may also be considered.
Experience : Some public contact work experience is required. Community organization or law enforcement experience is desirable.
License or Certificate :
Successful completion of a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy (dated within the preceding three (3) years) or P.O.S.T. recertification course (dated within the preceding three (3) years) is required at time of application. Note : Candidates currently enrolled in a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with an expected graduation no later than June 2024, are eligible to apply. Submittal of documentation is required. See below for more information.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
Other : Police Officer candidates must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment; must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; must be able to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and successfully meet the job dimension criteria as recommended by P.O.S.T.
Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable.
Incumbents must successfully complete the Vacaville Police Department Field Training Program as a condition of continued employment.
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This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit the necessary documents as soon as possible.
A completed City of Vacaville application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of academy enrollment (with expected graduation date), academy completion or P.O.S.T. recertification are required for your application to be reviewed. All documents must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by the closing of this recruitment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at Application packets may also be obtained by calling (707) 449-5101. Resumes will be accepted but must be attached to a completed application.
IMPORTANT : Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check regularly.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Documents can be submitted in the following ways :
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
The City of Vacaville is a proud organization of sophisticated, compassionate and hard-working individuals, committed to honesty and integrity. Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo the following, including, but not limited to a thorough background investigation including CVSA exam, a complete medical exam and a psychological exam.
Vacaville Police Officers Association (VPOA)
The City of Vacaville values the importance of our first responders and public safety staff. Employees enjoy a collaborative and team oriented working environment, 4 / 10s alternative work schedules, employee social and wellness activities through our CoV LIFE program, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. To learn more about our benefits for Full-Time positions, please review our
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
Which of the following indicates your highest educational achievement level? Check one only.
Check below next to the certificate situation(s) that best apply to you. Do not count certifications that have expired or are not currently valid.
When did you graduate from a P.O.S.T-approved Police Academy (or, if currently enrolled, when do you expect to graduate)?
If you have worked in the capacity of a sworn Police Officer or Reserve Police Officer, please list the agency, your position and the length of time you served in this capacity.
Do you have any military experience?
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please include details of your military background.
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Salary : $105,014 - $170,418
