Police Officer - Laterals Eligible Academy Graduates

Now Hiring Under DPOA's New MOU -- Competitive Pay, Exceptional Benefits!
*** This recruitment is for academy graduates and lateral officers only. ***

The Dixon Police Department is committed to providing a full range of public safety services to the City of Dixon. The Department is growing with the City and has career opportunities in patrol, investigations, canine, traffic enforcement, tactical operations, and crisis negotiations. The Dixon Police Department is progressive law enforcement agency committed to the core values of service, honesty and integrity, accountability and respect.

$10,000 hiring incentive available, see 'Benefits' section for details.

The Dixon Police Department is recruiting to fill full-time Police Officer positions at either the Academy Graduate Level or Lateral Level, as well as establish an employment eligibility list for future possible use. The City offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for qualified applicants pursuing a law enforcement career. Dixon Police Officers are responsible for a wide variety of generalist police services.

Opportunities for specialization and advancement are also available. The Dixon Police Department operates on a 12‑hour shift schedule.

Equivalent to graduation from high school. College or university education is desirable.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the experience criteria below:

Candidates in this category must have already completed an Academy within the last 3 years.

• Possess a current Certificate of Completion from a Basic Training Academy certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) (Attach Certificate)
• Possess a valid satisfactory driving record within 6 months from the date you submitted your application. (A DMV Printout obtained from an official California DMV Office -  will be required at time of background check).
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Spanish speaking ability is desirable but not required.
• Other related law enforcement training and experience is desirable but not required.

Candidates in this category must have already completed a probationary period as a Peace Officer.

• Meet P.O.S.T. standards for lateral entry.
• Possess a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or higher (Intermediate or Advanced). (Attach Certificate(s))
• Meet all minimum qualifications for Police Officer.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Spanish speaking ability is desirable but not required.
• Other related law enforcement training and experience is desirable but not required.

1. Copy of your POST Certificate(s); either Lateral or Academy Graduate (see above).

This recruitment may close after sufficient number of candidates have been accepted.

Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Theprocessincludes a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, interview, Poly exam, extensive personal background investigation, credit history, pre‑employment medical, with drug test,and psychological assessments.

Failure of any component during the exam process eliminates the candidate from further selection processing.

All appointees are required to complete a field training program and successfully complete 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.

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 EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling .