Police Sergeant (20634499)

The City of East Palo Alto is a beautiful community located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, and is uniquely positioned to maximize its potential as a significant city in the region. Founded by speculators and farmers in 1849, the town was originally named Ravenswood. In 1983 the residents decided to incorporate as East Palo Alto. The population is approximately 31,500 with an area of 2.5 square miles. The City of East Palo Alto is now seeking a POLICE SERGEANT Salary: $130,079 - $174,318 Annually $10,839 - $14,526 Monthly Plus a Great Benefits Package OPEN UNTIL FILLED The first review of applications will be on Thursday,July3, 2025 Join our team today! The City of East Palo Alto is currently seeking a professional, accountable, and welcoming Police Sergeant. The Police Sergeant's duties are to organize and direct law enforcement activities during an assigned shift, including patrol functions, traffic regulation, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, and ordinances. The position coordinates, supervises, and participates in the response to and the investigation of crimes, accidents, emergency situations, and other disturbances and requests for assistance. The Police Sergeant reviews, evaluates, and approves cases and arrests; trains and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; and performs related duties, as assigned. This is an open, competitive/ promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Two employment lists will be created, one for internal promotion purposes and an open list of all other non-current EPA employees. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please view the brochure below: SELECTIONPROCESS: It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to move forward to the next phase in the recruitment process. The most qualified will be invited to a practical exercise that may include, but is not limited to, a written/multiple-choice exam. Those who successfully pass the exam will then advance to an oral panel interview. Those who pass the oral panel interview will then move forward to the final selection interview with the Chief of Police. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a standard Police background investigation, including, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and complete physical exam with drug screening. APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. https://www.calopps.org/city-of-east-palo-alto . Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire.All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate. This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The first review of applications will be July3, 2025. Apply early for first consideration. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position should advise Human Resources at hr@cityofepa.org or (650) 853-3116. The City of East Palo Alto is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Recruitment Services Provided by Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.

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