West Sacramento Police Department

About West Sacramento  

Located at the urban core of the Capital region, West Sacramento is one of the region's principal employment centers and is a global food hub connecting the nation's most productive agricultural valleys to international manufacturing, production, sensing, research, innovation, and logistics. The city's population has doubled since its incorporation in 1987, and is currently home to 54,000 residents. The environment of the city is richly diverse, with historic neighborhoods of all income levels, urban development areas and opportunities for large and small infill projects, highly livable suburbs nestled between the urban core and the region's agricultural assets, miles of waterfront, and business and industrial parks, all supporting a powerful economic engine for prosperity.

 

Aug 13, 2026
Full time
$17.00 - $22.00 hourly
West Sacramento Police Department West Sacramento, CA
📢 COMING SOON: PART-TIME (24 hours a week) COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY! 📢   The West Sacramento Police Department will soon be recruiting for a Part-Time Program Assistant – Community Outreach to support our community engagement, outreach, and public education efforts.   💰 Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour 🕒 Schedule: Approximately 24 hours per week (no more than 1,500 hours a year) 📍 West Sacramento Police Department   This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with the community, building relationships, organizing programs and events, and helping connect people with information and resources.       Tracey Huerta The Program Assistant will help support the planning, coordination, and implementation of community outreach programs and activities while assisting with administrative functions, public communication, promotional materials, data tracking, and other projects supporting the...
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
$102,504 - $158,849 yearly
West Sacramento Police Department West Sacramento, CA
Lateral Police Officer 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: Monthly Amount Displayed Includes The Following : Base pay: $10,155 top step Education Incentive: 6.75% (4.25% for a Bachelor's Degree and 2.5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 6.75%) Longevity pay: 10% (5% for 10 years of Sworn POST service, 7.5% at 12 years of sworn POST service, and 10% at 15 years of Sworn POST service) POST Certificates: 9.85% (4.85% for Intermediate POST certificate & 5% for an Advanced POST certificate)...
Aug 05, 2026
Seasonal
$56.88 hourly
West Sacramento Police Department West Sacramento, CA
Extra Help/Special Events Police Officer The West Sacramento Police Department is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals to join our team in a part-time, extra help capacity to support special events and operations. Key Responsibilities Provide law enforcement presence and security at A's games Support operations at River Cats games and other special events Assist with jail transport duties Support full-time police officers during peak periods As an as-needed employee, Extra Help/Special Events Police Officers are an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process.  Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be...
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
$102,504 - $158,849 yearly
West Sacramento Police Department West Sacramento, CA
Academy Graduate/Attendee Police Officer 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 $2,477 PER MONTH FOR FAMILY MEDICAL COVERAGE. The maximum salary shown includes all applicable incentives, employees can earn at the City of West Sacramento. 4.25% for a Bachelor's Degree and 2.5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 6.75%; 4.85% for Intermediate POST certificate & 5% for an Advanced POST certificate for total of 9.85%; Longevity pay, 5% for 10 years of Sworn POST service, 7.5% at 12 years of sworn POST service, and 10% at 15 years of Sworn POST service. $27.50 per pay period fitness incentive. Employees possessing and utilizing bilingual skills on duty shall receive an additional 5% of their hourly rate of pay.   Application Process:  An official City of West Sacramento...
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
$82,056 yearly
West Sacramento Police Department West Sacramento, CA
🚔 NOW HIRING: POLICE RECRUIT 📍 City of West Sacramento 💰 $39.45 per hour | $82,056 annually 🕒 Regular, full-time position Continuously Hiring! Are you ready to begin a meaningful career in law enforcement and serve the West Sacramento community? The West Sacramento Police Department is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join its team as Police Recruits. No previous law-enforcement experience is required. Police Recruits receive training in law-enforcement procedures, first aid, physical fitness, community engagement and the skills needed to successfully complete a California POST-approved Police Academy. Recruits who complete the academy will be sworn in as probationary police officers. Minimum qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment • At least 21 years old when appointed as a probationary police officer • U.S. citizen or eligible resident alien who has...