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To apply for the position of Lateral Police Officer, candidates must possess a California Basic POST Certificate.
Candidates who are bilingual, have a military background, or experience working with diverse populations, and/or involvement in community initiatives are encouraged to apply!
As lateral candidates can now bring their sworn years of service to count towards vacation accrual rate, and longevity years of services, the posted top step lateral salary includes:Examination Process (Lateral): 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.
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) POST Basic certificate or higher; and
2) A resume.
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.ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Full Time
$57k-71k (estimate)
11/23/2023
05/31/2024
cityofwestsacramento.org
West Sacramento, CA
500 - 1,000
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