Police Officer – Academy Graduate

Vacaville, CA
Vacaville Police Department

Salary: $105,014.34 – $170,417.63 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Upon completion of our FTO program, you may assume a vital role in patrolling designated areas within the City, conducting investigations into crimes against persons or property, making arrests and enforcing traffic regulations. In addition to these core duties, Police Officers are responsible for compiling detailed and accurate police reports, providing testimony in court proceedings and engaging in various other law enforcement duties to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Some public contact work experience is required. Community organization or law enforcement experience is desirable.
  • Successful completion of a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy (dated within the preceding three (3) years) or P.O.S.T. recertification course (dated within the preceding three (3) years) is required at time of application. Note: Candidates currently enrolled in a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with an expected graduation no later than June 2024, are eligible to apply. Submittal of documentation is required.
  • Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
  • Police Officer candidates must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment; must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; must be able to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and successfully meet the job dimension criteria as recommended by P.O.S.T.
  • Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable.
  • Incumbents must successfully complete the Vacaville Police Department Field Training Program as a condition of continued employment.