Candidates who are bilingual, have a military background, or experience working with diverse populations, and/or involvement in community initiatives are encouraged to apply!
UP TO $1,980 PER MONTH FOR FAMILY MEDICAL COVERAGE.
- 2% for Intermediate POST certificate/Associate's Degree OR 4% for a Bachelor's Degree;
- 2.5% for an Advanced POST certificate;
- $27.50 per pay period fitness incentive.
- Employees possessing and utilizing bilingual skills on duty shall receive an additional 5% of their hourly rate of pay.
The physical ability examination will be held in conjunction with the written examination tentatively scheduled for TBD.
Examination Process (Academy Graduate Level): The examination process will include a written examination (POST Entry Law Enforcement Test Battery), and physical ability examination POST WSTB. The POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery may be waived if proof of a passing "T" score of 48.0, taken within the previous twelve months of the final filing date, and is submitted at time of application. "T" scores must be submitted with the application package, must not be more than twelve months old and will not be accepted at the testing site. Please contact the Human Resources Division for detailed information on the aspects and physical requirements of the physical ability test. The physical ability examination WSTB will be held in conjunction with the written examination tentatively scheduled for TBD. The physical ability examination may be waived if proof of passing the POST work sample test battery examination administered by another agency taken within the previous twelve months of the final filing date, and is submitted at time of application.
Those candidates that successfully pass both the written and physical ability examinations may be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. Candidates passing all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list for further consideration by the Police Department.
Application Process: Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line using the Government Jobs web site and visiting the City of West Sacramento's employment page. The Governmentjobs.com application is considered an official City application. Be sure to submit all required documents.
Application and Examination Process: An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety, and must include:
1) A copy of a POST Academy certificate or letter from a Basic POST Academy indicating current enrollment and the expected graduation date; and
2) A resume.
You will be disqualified if you do not submit all the required documents as noted above.
NO POSTMARKS. Applications, resumes and/or copies of the required documents received after the recruitment close date and time will not be accepted.
DEFINITION: Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; enforces traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides assistance and support to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Technical and functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel. Assignments may require supervision of non-sworn personnel and volunteers.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Other: Twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Lateral Entry: One (1) year experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Lateral Entry: Proof of possession of a California Basic POST Certificate. Entry level: Completion of POST Basic Academy.
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Supplemental information
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in an emergency peace control environment; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise; running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions.
