City of Sacramento
Police Officer (Recruit)
You must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination . 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.
Requirements
Applicants will be hired as a Police Officer Recruit and must successfully complete a twenty‑four (24) week POST Basic Course Police Academy.
Upon satisfactory graduation from the POST Basic Course Police Academy, a Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification.
Incumbents promoted to CSO II upon completion of the POST Basic Police Academy are expected to attend accredited college level courses in order to satisfy the minimum qualification requirements of the Police Officer classification within their limited‑term appointment.
For more information regarding the Police Officer Recruit or Community Service Officer II positions, please visit the following links:
- Police Officer Recruit Classification Specification:
link
- Community Service Officer II:
link
Definition To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Duties
Patrol a designated area of the city on foot, motorcycle, or a patrol vehicle to preserve order, prevent crime, discover criminal acts, and make arrests.
Answer radio dispatches or respond to citizens’ requests for police services at accident scenes, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, take statements, make arrests, write citations, and produce written reports at crime or accident scenes.
Promote and ensure a community‑based policing philosophy and strategy, fostering collaborative problem‑solving with citizens and other stakeholders.
Attend, participate, and represent the department at a variety of community events; engage in community‑engagement activities; build and maintain relationships with community members.
Provide first aid to injured or sick subjects.
Testify in court at criminal hearings and trials.
Provide traffic control at accident scenes, fires, and congested areas.
May work in plain clothes to conduct follow‑up investigations and suppress vice or narcotics activities.
Conduct line‑ups for identification of suspects.
Attend community meetings to discuss crime problems.
Evaluate and control violent situations and persons; emphasize de‑escalation tactics when appropriate.
Order and direct emergency equipment at accident and disaster scenes; search for missing persons.
Drive vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions; train new employees in proper police procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Federal, state, and city codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement.
Modern approved principles and procedures of police work.
Department rules and regulations.
General orders and directives.
City streets and principal locations.
Court and evidence procedures.
Court decisions affecting police practices.
Radio procedures.
Crisis intervention and de‑escalation tools.
Ability To
Communicate clearly, distinctly, and understandably in English.
Write clearly, accurately, and concisely using correct English.
Read and interpret complex technical documents.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Observe, assimilate, remember, and recall pertinent facts.
Read maps and navigate mapped information.
Apply legal and procedural knowledge to gather, organize, and analyze information.
Work with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Analyze problems and take effective action in emergency and stressful situations.
Use firearms safely and accurately.
Perform strenuous physical activities such as climbing, jumping, and barrier clearance.
Use modern computer equipment, including mobile data computers, video and audio recording devices, body cameras, GPS, and tracking equipment.
Skill In
Driving a vehicle under hazardous conditions.
Use of ancillary police weaponry and weaponless defense.
First aid, including CPR techniques.
Experience And Education
Successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a Police Officer Recruit and completion of 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.
OR successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a Community Service Officer and completion of 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.
OR Basic Academy Graduate: possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the State of California within three years of appointment.
OR Lateral Entry: completion of 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) and possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate; current employment as a full‑time sworn peace officer in a California POST participating agency with at least two years of service.
Or high school graduate with GED or high‑school equivalency, or two‑year, four‑year, or advanced degree from an accredited institution.
Four years of honorable military service can substitute for the 60 semester unit requirement.
Proof Of Education Proof of education such as university transcripts or degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
Proof Of Certification If certification is used to qualify, proof of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the State of California must be submitted and will be required at appointment.
Age Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.
Driver License Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license at the time of appointment.
Respiratory Protective Equipment Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times.
Felony Convictions Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029.
Probationary Period Lateral entry: 12 months of probation. All others: 18 months of probation.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this position or the application process, visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources website:
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment .
Email: employment@cityofsacramento.org.
Phone: (916) 808-5726.
Employment type: Part‑time. Seniority level: Internship. Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management. Industries: Government Administration.
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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.
Requirements
Applicants will be hired as a Police Officer Recruit and must successfully complete a twenty‑four (24) week POST Basic Course Police Academy.
Upon satisfactory graduation from the POST Basic Course Police Academy, a Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification.
Incumbents promoted to CSO II upon completion of the POST Basic Police Academy are expected to attend accredited college level courses in order to satisfy the minimum qualification requirements of the Police Officer classification within their limited‑term appointment.
For more information regarding the Police Officer Recruit or Community Service Officer II positions, please visit the following links:
- Police Officer Recruit Classification Specification:
link
- Community Service Officer II:
link
Definition To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Duties
Patrol a designated area of the city on foot, motorcycle, or a patrol vehicle to preserve order, prevent crime, discover criminal acts, and make arrests.
Answer radio dispatches or respond to citizens’ requests for police services at accident scenes, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, take statements, make arrests, write citations, and produce written reports at crime or accident scenes.
Promote and ensure a community‑based policing philosophy and strategy, fostering collaborative problem‑solving with citizens and other stakeholders.
Attend, participate, and represent the department at a variety of community events; engage in community‑engagement activities; build and maintain relationships with community members.
Provide first aid to injured or sick subjects.
Testify in court at criminal hearings and trials.
Provide traffic control at accident scenes, fires, and congested areas.
May work in plain clothes to conduct follow‑up investigations and suppress vice or narcotics activities.
Conduct line‑ups for identification of suspects.
Attend community meetings to discuss crime problems.
Evaluate and control violent situations and persons; emphasize de‑escalation tactics when appropriate.
Order and direct emergency equipment at accident and disaster scenes; search for missing persons.
Drive vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions; train new employees in proper police procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Federal, state, and city codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement.
Modern approved principles and procedures of police work.
Department rules and regulations.
General orders and directives.
City streets and principal locations.
Court and evidence procedures.
Court decisions affecting police practices.
Radio procedures.
Crisis intervention and de‑escalation tools.
Ability To
Communicate clearly, distinctly, and understandably in English.
Write clearly, accurately, and concisely using correct English.
Read and interpret complex technical documents.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Observe, assimilate, remember, and recall pertinent facts.
Read maps and navigate mapped information.
Apply legal and procedural knowledge to gather, organize, and analyze information.
Work with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Analyze problems and take effective action in emergency and stressful situations.
Use firearms safely and accurately.
Perform strenuous physical activities such as climbing, jumping, and barrier clearance.
Use modern computer equipment, including mobile data computers, video and audio recording devices, body cameras, GPS, and tracking equipment.
Skill In
Driving a vehicle under hazardous conditions.
Use of ancillary police weaponry and weaponless defense.
First aid, including CPR techniques.
Experience And Education
Successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a Police Officer Recruit and completion of 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.
OR successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a Community Service Officer and completion of 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.
OR Basic Academy Graduate: possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the State of California within three years of appointment.
OR Lateral Entry: completion of 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) and possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate; current employment as a full‑time sworn peace officer in a California POST participating agency with at least two years of service.
Or high school graduate with GED or high‑school equivalency, or two‑year, four‑year, or advanced degree from an accredited institution.
Four years of honorable military service can substitute for the 60 semester unit requirement.
Proof Of Education Proof of education such as university transcripts or degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
Proof Of Certification If certification is used to qualify, proof of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the State of California must be submitted and will be required at appointment.
Age Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.
Driver License Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license at the time of appointment.
Respiratory Protective Equipment Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times.
Felony Convictions Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029.
Probationary Period Lateral entry: 12 months of probation. All others: 18 months of probation.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this position or the application process, visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources website:
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment .
Email: employment@cityofsacramento.org.
Phone: (916) 808-5726.
Employment type: Part‑time. Seniority level: Internship. Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management. Industries: Government Administration.
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