Police Officer - Lateral (Hiring Incentive Available!)

JOB
The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for (Lateral) - Police Officers!Are you an experienced officer? The City of Yuba City is currently offering a $45,000** Lateral Incentive! Available to Lateral Officers who successfully complete the hiring process with the City of Yuba City. The incentive would be paid in four (4) payments: The first payment of $12,500 will be made upon the successful hiring of the candidate. The second payment of $10,000 would be made upon successful completion of the field training program. The third payment of $12,500 would be made upon the successful completion of 18 months of full time employment with the City. The fourth and final payment of $10,000 would be made upon the successful completion of 36 months of employment with the City.Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations and does other related work. Police Officers conduct preliminary crime scene investigations, prepare reports and work with citizens and youth in a variety of crime prevention and safety programs. The ideal candidate will have a sense of service, dedication, commitment to excellence and a mature approach to such a critical career field. The Yuba City Police Department is progressive, community oriented and a nationally recognized department. Ethics, leadership and a strong commitment to integrity are a must in this position.JOIN YCPD

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education: Equivalent to the completion of one year of recognized college coursework, preferably in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.Experience: One year of recent, full-time police officer experience in a recognized local law enforcement agency or one year of Level I reserve experience in the Yuba City Police Department. (Recent is defined as all or part of the experience has been within the last three years).Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid State of California driver's license and possession of a valid State of California POST Academy completion/Basic Certificate or equivalent which has been accepted by the State of California.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.