Police Recruit

City of West Sacramento•West Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The West Sacramento Police Department is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join their team as Police Recruits. This role offers the opportunity to serve and protect the community, grow skills, and advance in a law enforcement career. The department provides a supportive and inclusive work environment with extensive training and professional development. Community engagement and building strong relationships with the public are priorities. Interested individuals can learn more and apply via the department's website or by emailing [email protected].

Requirements

Must submit a completed City of West Sacramento application form and a Resume.
Must pass a written examination (POST Entry Law Enforcement Test Battery) or submit proof of a passing 'T' score of 45.0 taken within twelve months of the application date.
Must pass the West Sacramento Police Department Physical Agility Test.
Must pass an oral panel interview.
Possess a valid California driver license at the time of appointment.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment to a probationary Police Officer position.
Must be free of felony convictions under California Government Code, Section 1029.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Must undergo a police background investigation, including polygraph, fingerprinting, and drug usage history.
Must pass a medical pre-placement examination, psychological examination, and pre-employment drug screening.
Must agree, prior to employment, not to resign and accept employment with another law enforcement agency for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of appointment to Police Recruit.
Must not have an invalid driver's license or a driving record with four (4) or more negligible operator points.
High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

Proof of a passing 'T' score on the POST Entry Law Enforcement Test Battery, taken within twelve months of the date of application, may waive the written examination.

Responsibilities

Attend a designated California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Police Academy to receive basic training in law enforcement, police procedures, first aid, and physical fitness.
Learn the duties of a Police Officer in the West Sacramento Police Department.
Successfully complete the Basic P.O.S.T. Police Academy.