Police Officer (Academy Graduate or Currently Enrolled) (20579583)

City of Woodland, CA • Woodland, CA

229d • $7,044 - $9,439

About The Position

The City of Woodland Police Department is looking for candidates who possess a current California POST Basic Academy Certificate or are currently enrolled in a California POST basic police academy. Police Officer positions with the City of Woodland are filled from an eligibility list. A description of the position, duties, and qualifications is available from the City Human Resources Office or online at www.cityofwoodland.org/employment. Police Officers are assigned to all Bureaus where they work in various capacities and teams. Within the Bureaus are many specialty units including K-9, Traffic/Motors, School Resource Officers, Gang Task Force, Detectives, and Homeless Outreach Street Team. The Woodland Police Department prides itself on being a service-orientated agency using a Community Oriented Policing model and Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) strategy. The Woodland Police Department welcomes and practices constant community engagement, outreach, and activism.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum education of United States high school graduation or passage of GED.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess California POST Basic Academy Certificate or be enrolled in a POST Basic Police Academy.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Meet physical health, strength, stature, and agility requirements.
• No felony convictions and good personal conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community engagement and outreach.
• Bilingual skills.
• Previous law enforcement or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in various capacities and teams within the Police Department's Bureaus.
• Engage in community-oriented policing and intelligence-led policing strategies.
• Participate in specialty units such as K-9, Traffic/Motors, and School Resource Officers.
• Conduct patrols, investigations, and community relations activities.

Benefits

• Salary: $7,044.18 to $9,439.67 monthly.
• Retirement: Public Employees' Retirement System using the 2.7% at 57 formula.
• Medical Plan: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans with city-provided allowance.
• Life Insurance: City paid $50,000 Life insurance policy.
• Dental/Vision: Group dental/vision insurance plan paid by City.
• Long-term Disability Plan: Wage protection for long-term disabilities.
• Vacation: Accrual based on years of service.
• Sick Leave: 10 hours per month, unlimited accumulation.
• Uniform Allowances: Provided body armor, uniforms, and duty equipment.
• Certificate Pay: Additional salary based on POST certificates.
• Shift Differential: Additional pay for swing and graveyard shifts.
• Field Training Officer Pay: Additional pay for training new officers.
• Bilingual Pay: Additional $200 per month for language proficiency.
• Longevity Pay: Additional pay after 12 and 17 years of service.
• Hiring Incentive: $10,000 total pay incentives for academy graduates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED