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.
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.
California's Golden Dream is thriving in one of its newest cities. Incorporated in 1987, West Sacramento is a city designed and ready for business in the 80's. Yet its history dates back more than 100 years.
Like its cross-river neighbor, West Sacramento was first settled during the Gold Rush era. The early settlers soon learned that the real gold in the area was the incredibly rich delta soil deposited over the centuries by the Sacramento and the American Rivers. By the turn of the century the central valley of California was recognized as one of the premiere agricultural areas of the world. As Sacramento grew into a major city, West Sacramento, which was separated by the Sacramento River and a county line, retained its small town character and industrial base.
Today, West Sacramento is at the crossroads of California. Featuring its own deepwater port, two interstate highways, major North/South and East/West rail lines and a commercial airport nearby, West Sacramento is well connected to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the nation. And just a literal stone's throw away is downtown Sacramento, the seat of the government for the 6th largest economy in the world. Being a part of the Greater Sacramento community, we're on everyone's list as one of the fastest growing and most livable areas in the country.
Yet West Sacramento offers something that can no longer be found in many of California's cities - affordable land and housing. The average home cost is less than half of what a comparable home costs in metropolitan areas as little as 80 miles away. There is a small town atmosphere in West Sacramento, with traditional values and a healthy respect for business and industry.
Come to West Sacramento. Meet the people. See the land. You'll agree the climate is right for you!