Job Description

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:
$112,027- $159,210/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)
11/1/23 - 3% (2% COLA & 1% Equity)

Additional Compensation and Other Benefits:

• Hiring Incentive - $20,000
• Holiday Pay - 5.38%
• Educational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate\'s Degree & 5 % for Bachelor\'s Degree
• Senior Officer Program - 2.5-11% (depends on qualifications)
• Bilingual Premium - 2.5%
• Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year
• Tuition Reimbursement - $2,000/year
• Graveyard shift differential - $249.99/month
• Take home vehicle program
• Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
• Participation in CalPERS Retirement System

The City of Vacaville is looking for highly motivated and professional men and woman who enjoy working in a growing and diverse environment to provide law enforcement and crime prevention services to the community. Police Officers have primary responsibility for preserving the peace and enforcing federal, state and municipal laws.

The Vacaville Police Department is dedicated to providing outstanding law enforcement services to the community. The Department employs 156 full-time employees, consisting of 102 sworn positions and 54 professional support staff. Career opportunities include Patrol, Canine, Crime Suppression, Family Services, Investigations, Narcotics Enforcement, Tactical Operations and Traffic Enforcement. The Vacaville Police Department is a service-oriented agency that prides itself on integrity, professionalism and concern for the quality of life in our community.

A complete job description for this position can be found on our website at .

The City of Vacaville values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses through our Veterans Preference Points Policy.

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 time of appointment; must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship; 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 on a regular basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• 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.

Documents can be submitted in the following ways: * Attached to your online application, or

• Faxed* to our Human Resources Department at (707) 449-5306, or
• Submitted in person, or via mail*, to our Human Resources Department located at Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, CA 95688.
• The City of Vacaville is not responsible for problems associated with mail service/delivery and/or fax machine failure. Postmarks will not be accepted.

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.

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