What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral **$20,000 Hiring Incentive position at City of Vacaville, CA?
Salary : $119,875.18 - $170,417.63 Annually
Location : Vacaville, CA
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Job Number : 1821
Department : Police Department
Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2023
Closing Date : Continuous
ABOUT OUR JOB
WORK. LIVE. SERVE. VISIT !
YOU MUST BE A CURRENT OR QUALIFYING FORMER POLICE OFFICER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
Police Officer Salary :
119,875 -$170,417 / year
- minimum includes 5.38% holiday pay and $1,800 uniform allowance, maximum includes uniform allowance, holiday, BA degree, senior officer III and bilingual pays)
Additional Compensation and Other Benefits :
The City of Vacaville is seeking highly motivated and professional individuals who thrive in a dynamic and diverse environment. We are looking for men and women interested in delivering law enforcement and crime prevention services to the community. As a Police Officer, you will have the primary responsibility of maintaining peace and enforcing federal, state, and municipal laws.
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.
For a complete job description and to apply online, visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.gov.
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 : Successful completion of probation as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of California.
License or Certificate :
Possession of, or eligibility for, the California POST Basic Certificate is required.
Out-of-state Peace Officers applying for this position must provide proof of successful completion of the Basic POST Course Waiver process with their application.
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 the 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 POST.
Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable.
Incumbents must successfully complete the Vacaville Police Department Field Training Program as a condition of continued employment.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit necessary documents as soon as possible.
A completed City of Vacaville application and supplemental questionnaire 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 :
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.For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
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.
Are you currently a peace officer, or have you been a peace officer in the last three years, in the State of California?
If you answered yes to question #1, list where you work, or have worked, as a peace officer in California.
Do you meet one of the following criteria : A) Do you currently possess a POST Basic Certificate, ORB) Have you successfully completed probation with your current or former agency, making you eligible for the POST Basic Certificate, ORC) Have you successfully completed the POST requalification course within the last three years?
Are you a peace officer seeking to transfer from an agency outside of California? If yes, proof of successful completion of the California POST Basic Course Waiver process is required to be submitted with your application for further consideration.
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Salary : $119,875 - $170,417
