Police Officer- Academy Graduate

Vacaville Police Department • Full-time • Vacaville, California, United States • $107.08k - $175.18k / year • 1d ago

ACAVILLE POLICE OFFICER SALARY STEPS:

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

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

Police Officer Salary (upon completion of FTO) $122,236 - $175,178/year*

*Minimum includes 5.38% holiday pay and a $1,800 uniform allowance. Maximum includes uniform allowance, holiday pay, BA degree pay, Senior Officer III pay and bilingual pay.

Additional Compensation and Other Benefits:

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

TO APPLY FOR THIS POLICE OFFICER ACADEMY GRADUATE POSITION, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

A) YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T.-APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY AND ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUATE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 2026; OR

B) YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T.-APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS; OR

C) YOU ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN A SWORN CAPACITY WITH A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUT HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED PROBATION.

CANDIDATES WHO CURRENTLY WORK FOR A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND HAVE PASSED PROBATION SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL.

The City of Vacaville is recruiting motivated and qualified candidates to serve as Vacaville Police Officers.

The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement services to our diverse and growing community. With over 175 full-time employees, including 116 sworn positions, we offer opportunities across Patrol, K-9, Investigations, Narcotics, Crime Suppression, Tactical Operations, Traffic Enforcement and Family Services. At the Vacaville Police Department, we are driven by integrity, professionalism, teamwork and strong connections with the community we serve.

Upon completion of our FTO program, Police Officers will patrol assigned areas of the City, investigate crimes against persons or property, make arrests and enforce traffic laws. Officers will also prepare detailed police reports, testify in court and perform other law enforcement duties to protect the community.

For a complete job description and to apply online, visit our website at CityofVacaville.gov/Jobs.

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