Police Officer; Lateral​/Academy Graduate

$94,757-$125,548/year*

* Minimum includes 7% holiday pay and a $1,200 uniform allowance

* Maximum includes 7% holiday pay , 10% Ed incentive, and a $1,200 uniform allowance

• Holiday Pay - 7%
• Educational Incentive - 5% for AA/AS degree or intermediate post /10% for BA/BS degree or advance post
• Bilingual Premium - $225/month
• Uniform - $1,200/year
• Tuition Reimbursement - $1,000/ per semester
• Shift Differential - $1.25/hour
• Longevity (1/2 of monthly base wage after 5 years of service)
• Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
• Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System
• City of Winters participates into Social Security

The City of Winters is located in the southwestern corner of Yolo County, just east of Lake Berryessa and the Blue Ridge Coastal Range. Just thirty miles from Sacramento and an hour to the San Francisco Bay, Winters is perfectly situated in the countryside with convenient access to suburban and metropolitan areas. Winters has a current population of approximately 8,500 residents.

It is known for its friendly, small-town atmosphere, community events and easy access to outdoor activities. Its charming, historic downtown boasts one of the more vibrant downtowns in Northern California, including farm to table restaurants, wineries, breweries, coffee houses, and boutiques. Winters is a highly desirable location to live and raise families and the city is expecting a 30%+ population growth within the next few years.

The Winters Police Department operates from a modern public safety facility and provides high quality equipment, ongoing training, and a take home vehicle program for officers who reside within 60 miles of the City. Winters Police Officers have the opportunity to work in a community oriented department while gaining valuable experience in patrol, investigations, community engagement, and specialized assignments.

The City offers a competitive benefits package, including holiday pay, education pay, bilingual pay, shift differential, continuing education incentives, and an annual longevity bonus after five years of employment. Employees also receive a cafeteria plan for health care, with a cash medical-in-lieu option if covered elsewhere. The City of Winters participates in the CalPERS retirement system.

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency public service calls and complaints.
• Patrol an assigned area by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or foot, leaves assigned area to assist other officers on calls as needed.
• Conduct public assembly checks, building security checks, and checks of other public areas.
• Issue warnings or citations for federal, state and municipal violations.
• Assure safe and competent handling of firearms.
• Preserve the peace in the community including at public and private gatherings