Police Officer – Lateral **$20,000 Hiring Incentive**

Vacaville, CA
Vacaville Police Department

Salary: $119,875.18 – $170,417.63 Annually

Position Summary:

The City of Vacaville is seeking highly motivated and professional individuals who thrive in a dynamic and diverse environment. We are looking for men and women interested in delivering law enforcement and crime prevention services to the community. As a Police Officer, you will have the primary responsibility of maintaining peace and enforcing federal, state, and municipal laws.

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.
  • Successful completion of probation as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of California.
  • Possession of, or eligibility for, the California POST Basic Certificate is required.
  • Out-of-state Peace Officers applying for this position must provide proof of successful completion of the Basic POST Course Waiver process with their application.
  • 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 the 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 POST.
  • Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable.
  • Incumbents must successfully complete the Vacaville Police Department Field Training Program as a condition of continued employment.