The Dixon Police Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Police Sergeant to protect and serve our growing community. This position will remain open until filled, so we encourage Police Officers interested in expanding their leadership and development experience to apply immediately for this exciting promotional opportunity.
***Relocation Incentive Program for eligible candidates - Up to $10,000***
***Hiring Bonus: $30,000***
***Salary can include an additional 17.5% of incentive pay increasing the salary range to $117,055.14 - $156,865.08***
THE POSITION: As potential Police Sergeants, candidates in these roles will shoulder significant responsibility overseeing law enforcement and patrol duties during designated shifts. Responsibilities extend beyond field supervision, including the enforcement of departmental rules, fostering discipline, resolving subordinate issues, and conducting team performance evaluations. This role requires collaboration with armed personnel, possibly in uniform or plain clothes, requiring a balance of field and office tasks. Regular public engagement, often in high-stress situations, is a key element, necessitating strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience. Adaptability to rotational scheduling and a variety of role assignments underlines the need for flexibility and versatility.
SELECTION PROCESS: Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted. Applications will be reviewed and screened within the week of submission.
Applications accepted will be prompted to complete their Personal History Statement (PHS) in Guardian.
EXAM PROCESS: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in the following assessment activities.
Written Test - (pass/fail).
Oral Interview - Tentatively scheduled after passing the written test.
Failure of any component during the exam process eliminates the candidate from further selection processing.
EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, personal background investigation, pre-employment medical, and drug test, an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.
START DATE: Upon decision of Police Chief.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques and equipment, standard radio broadcasting, police records and reports; of criminal law, including apprehension, arrest and custody pf persons committing misdemeanors and felonies; and rules of evidence pertaining to the search, seizure and preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Baic knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision and training; and of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Ability to schedule, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; to gather, evaluate, and use facts and evidence; to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; to interpret and apply laws and regulations; to demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Please see job description to see full scope of Knowledge & Abilities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Associate degree desirable, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years sworn Police Officer experience with the last three (3) years of continuous employment performing law enforcement peace officer duties. Corporal, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Field Training Officer (FTO) or like experience is desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a POST Basic Certificate is required; a POST Intermediate Certificate is desirable.
Must successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of initial employment with Dixon Police Department.
A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
Spanish speaking ability is desirable but not required.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.
The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000.