Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant: $6,771 — $8,643/Month

First Review Date:
August 15, 2025

Benefits

Police Sergeant Job Description

Police Sergeant Recruitment Brochure

Location

Lake County, CA

Job Type

Full Time - Open to all applicants

Department

Police

Opening Date

7/23/25

First Review Date:

8/15/25 5:00 PM Pacific

About the Position

This is the first line supervisory class in the sworn police class series. Reports directly to the Police Lieutenant or the Chief of Police, functions as supervisors in the field during an assigned shift and administers certain staff programs that are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Police Officers work on rotating shifts and work a “4-10” schedule (four, ten-hour workdays). Lakeport officers are well-supported by the community and the department with a healthy equipment budget, opportunity for collateral assignments, and high-value professional development.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

• • Public Employees Retirement System:
    The City provides the PERS retirement program at the following formulas: 2.7%@57 for new members and 3%@55 for classic members. The City does not participate in Social Security.
  • Holidays:
    Thirteen holidays paid during the pay period when the holiday occurs.
  • Vacation:
    Vacation time starts at 80 hours annually increasing to 200 hours based on time in service.
  • Sick Leave:
    Sick leave accrual of 12 days per year.
  • Medical, Dental Life Insurance:
    The city offers medical, dental and life insurance coverage. Employees currently pay a percentage of the medical premium.
  • Uniform Allowance:
    The City pays $817.50 per year.
  • P.O.S.T Certificate Pay:
    An officer may earn 2.5% certificate pay for Intermediate certificate and 2.5% for Advanced certificate. (Total for Intermediate and Advanced Certificate 5%)
  • Pay Day:
    Employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday)
  • Police Vehicle:
    Take home vehicle limited to residents within Lake County

Police Sergeant Hiring Incentive

Fifty percent of the incentive will be paid with the new employee’s first paycheck and is subject to state and federal income tax regulations and with holdings. After successful completion of the department’s Field Training program by the new employee, the second installment shall be awarded to the new employee.

How to Apply

Only online applications will be accepted. Please include copies of all required certificates in order to be considered for review. All statements made in the application process are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the bulletin may be modified or revoked. The City of Lakeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation or military and veteran status.

Selection Process

Please submit POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificates at the time of application.

All City applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in s Sergeant Assessment scheduled for August 28, 2025, at Lakeport City Hall. The Sergeant’s Assessment will include a written exam in the morning, followed by an interview panel and finally an interview with the Chief of Police and another City Department Head.

Please plan on a full day to complete all aspects of the Assessment.

Finalists then must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, medical, polygraph, and psychological examinations. Fingerprints are required. Appointment to the position is contingent upon successfully passing all examinations. Applicants who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list.

Licenses and Special Requirements

At time of appointment, candidates must:

• Possess a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possess a POST…