Police Sergeant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• At least one (1) year of recent, full-time sworn law enforcement experience in a recognized law enforcement agency.
• Possession of a valid State of California Basic POST Certificate or equivalent which has been accepted by the State of California.
• Must be 21 years of age or older by the filing deadline.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license or higher and have the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• Must pass interviews, background investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) test, criminal history review, psychological evaluation, medical evaluation, and must not have any felony convictions.

Nice To Haves

• College degrees and POST certificates may additionally increase the educational/certification pay to a total maximum of 12.5%.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area on rotating shifts, in an automobile, other vehicle, or on foot for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations; issue citations; perform security patrols, traffic control, investigations; administer first aid and request medical attention when necessary.
• Investigate crimes including felonies, misdemeanors, and City ordinances; conduct follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seek out and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; search crime scenes for clues and evidence, collect, package, and preserve evidence.
• Handle emergency situations without assistance.
• Detect, pursue, apprehend and arrest or detain persons involved in crimes or misconduct; confront and arrest violent combative subjects; transport prisoners.
• Patrol City streets, parks, commercial, and residential areas to secure and protect property and to preserve the peace and enforce the law; participate in community crime prevention programs and activities.
• Perform crowd control, regulate vehicle flow at fires, parades, and other incidents or congested situations.
• Respond to hostage situations, barricaded subjects and other extremely hazardous situations; respond to natural and man-made disasters.
• Perform duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Attend and successfully complete required training including firearm qualification.
• Prepare a variety of written reports; operate a mobile data computer.
• Make public appearances and presentations at City Council and other civic organization meetings to actively develop and foster community partnerships; demonstrate leadership within the organization and community.
• Provide information and direction to the public.
• Make presentations at schools; plan and conduct field trips and police department tours for students.
• Appear and testify in court when subpoenaed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability programs
• CalPERS retirement
• Social Security
• generous paid leaves
• On-duty workout time
• Bilingual pay (after passing a proficiency test)
• 2.5% FTO pay
• 5% Detective Incentive Pay
• 5% Traffic Officer Incentive Pay
• 5% Veteran Incentive
• 2.5% 4/10 or 3/12.5 work schedules