Sacramento Police Department

DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that it has full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances while the Police Officer Recruit is a recruiting and training-level classification with no police authority. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant classification in that it is a journey level classification which has no supervisory responsibilities except for training new employees while the Police Sergeant has supervisory responsibility and directs work of subordinate personnel on a continual basis. Police Officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the Police Officer's work.  ...

You must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click  here .    Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.   Applicants applying to this posting will be hired as a Police Officer Recruit and must successfully complete a twenty-four (24) week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy. Upon satisfactory graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, a Police Officer Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Police Officer. Incumbents promoted to CSO II at time of completion of the POST Basic Police Academy, are expected to attend accredited college level courses...

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.   Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. Under general supervision, the Animal Control Officer II coordinates and performs a variety of animal control and compliance functions, including patrolling assigned areas; monitoring and enforcing animal control regulations; responding to animal control inquiries and complaints from the public; issuing citations and warnings; and performing all animal related public safety and health duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a journey level classification in the Animal Control Officer series.  At the discretion of the appointing authority, positions in this...

To receive incoming telephone calls and dispatch police units as necessary for assistance; perform a variety of general support duties related to communications activities.  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry level class in the Dispatcher series. Incumbents of this class are trained in department policies, procedures and systems through on-the-job training. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. Dispatcher Recruit is distinguished from the Dispatcher I classification in that it is a training classification. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by a Dispatcher III. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by a Dispatcher II or Dispatcher III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •    Receive emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public requesting police, fire, and local government service; determine nature and   priority;...

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED   Application cut-off dates are, 06/30/26, 07/31/26, 08/31/26, 09/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26, 12/31/26.  New hires in the Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers.  This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. This position requires proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento.  IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will be adept at writing and issuing parking citations, responding to complaints and inquiries, and performing investigative and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes,...

You must have taken and passed the Dispatcher CritiCall examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click  here .  You must have experience  as a  law enforcement  Dispatcher   in a Public Safety Dispatch Center  to qualify for this position. Please review "Qualifications - Lateral Entry" within this job announcement before applying for this position   Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. To receive incoming telephone calls and dispatch police units as necessary for assistance; perform a variety of general support duties related to communications activities. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled...

THE POSITION   THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are 7/31/26, 8/31/26, 9/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26 and   12/31/26 New hires in the Parking Lot Attendant classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking a part-time Parking Lot Attendant for garages owned by the City of Sacramento. This position will be responsible for providing customer service to the public, cashiering functions, and traffic control in the garages. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have strong cashiering experience, have the ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner as a representative of the City of Sacramento, and have reliable attendance. This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays, and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather...

THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED   Application cut-off dates are 02/28/26, 03/31/26, 04/30/26, 05/31/26, 06/30/26, 07/31/26, 08/31/26, 09/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26, 12/31/26.  New hires in the Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers. This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. This position requires proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento.     IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will be adept at writing and issuing parking citations, responding to complaints and inquiries, and performing investigative and field work involving...

THE POSITION Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. DEFINITION To perform a wide variety of general clerical duties as required in the Police Department. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey-level class in the Police Clerk series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level. Appointment to the II level requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. A Police Clerk II is expected to perform assigned duties with only occasional instruction or assistance and work is normally reviewed only on completion. Adequate performance at this level requires the knowledge of general City procedures on purchasing, personnel,...