Police

Description Summary

Base salary to increase by 3% in July 2026. Upon successful completion of the Basic Police Academy, salary will increase to the range of $6,100 to $7,415 monthly.

To attend and successfully complete a POST approved Basic Police Academy or POST 136‑hour Recertification Course. May assist department personnel in a variety of field and office law‑enforcement activities as required.

Receives direct supervision from assigned higher level sworn staff.

Examples of essential job functions (illustrative only):

• Attend all scheduled classes and activities in conjunction with POST‑approved Basic Police Academy or Requalification Course.
• Prepare reports and complete work assignments required by the Basic Police Academy, Recertification Course, and the Department.
• May assist department personnel in a variety of law‑enforcement activities.

• Basic law‑enforcement terminology and concepts.

• Successfully complete a POST‑approved Basic Police Academy.
• Successfully complete the Police Department Field Training Officer (FTO) program.
• Understand and follow written and oral instruction.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented with some education in police science.
• Some voluntary experience working with a law‑enforcement agency would be highly desirable.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• A T score of 48 or higher on the POST Entry‑Level Law‑Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB).

College of the Redwoods offers the PELLETB exam every five (5) weeks on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. The next testing date is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th. Please contact College of the Redwoods for more information and to register at 707‑476‑4334.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain POST physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio.

The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain, climbing and descending structures to access crime scene and to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

Employees work indoors and outdoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Must be willing to work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations and work with exposure to difficult circumstances, including exposure to dangerous situations.

• Complete background investigation: thorough investigation of personal history, including drug and alcohol use, thefts, etc. All applicants must meet background investigation standards.
• Polygraph test: determines the truthfulness of responses.
• Department interview: interview by the Police Chief.

Psychological evaluation / physical examination / drug screening: pre‑employment procedures. Actual employment is contingent upon the results of these examinations. If you are successful in all testing phases and are accepted for employment, you will receive approximately…