Police Officer - Academy Graduate **$20,000 Hiring Incentive**

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This recruitment is open and continuous and may close at any time without notice.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit all the required documents as soon as possible.

VACAVILLE POLICE OFFICER SALARY STEPS:

Police Officer – Academy Graduate $107,078/year*

*Includes 5.38% holiday pay and a $1,800 uniform allowance.

• Hiring Incentive - $20,000
• Holiday Pay - 5.38%
• Educational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate's Degree/5% for Bachelor's Degree
• Senior Officer Program - 2.5-12% (depends on qualifications)
• Bilingual Premium - 2.5%
• Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year 
• Tuition Reimbursement - $2,200/year
• Graveyard Shift Differential - $520/month
• Take-home Vehicle Program
• Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
• Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System

ABOUT YOU

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education:   Successful completion of the Police Academy is required.  An A.A./A.S. degree is desirable. Military service and relevant training may also be considered.

Experience:  Some public contact work experience is required. Community organization or law enforcement experience is desirable.  

License or Certificate:
Successful completion of a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy (dated within the preceding three (3) years) or P.O.S.T. recertification course (dated within the preceding three (3) years) is required at the time of application.   Note: Candidates currently enrolled in a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with an expected graduation no later than June 2026, are eligible to apply. Submittal of documentation is required. See below for more information. 

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.  

Other:   Police Officer candidates must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment; must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; must be able to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and successfully meet the job dimension criteria as recommended by P.O.S.T.

Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Incumbents must successfully complete the Vacaville Police Department Field Training Program as a condition of continued employment.

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE

This recruitment is currently open and continuous, but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by the closing of this recruitment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at CityofVacaville.gov/Jobs. Application packets may also be obtained by calling. Resumes will be accepted but must be attached to a completed application.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address that you check regularly.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• If currently enrolled in a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy, an official letter from your school indicating your successful performance and expected graduation date is required with your application; OR
• Proof of successful completion of a California Basic Law Enforcement Academy (dated within the preceding three (3) years) or P.O.S.T. recertification course (dated within the preceding three (3) years) is required at the time of application.

1. Attached to your online application, or
2. Faxed* to our Human Resources Department at, or
3. Submitted in person or via mail* to our Human Resources Department located at Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for City of Vacaville is Philip Downs.