Police Officer - Lateral & Academy Graduate

Join The Roseville Police Department

Looking for a new beat? Join the Roseville Police Department! Recruitment Brochure (Download PDF reader) Roseville Police Department is 70% lateral officers. We know what it's like to make that change. By making the move to RPD, you'll enjoy an expedited hiring and field training process, strong community support, high standards, team comradery, a variety of growth opportunities, an on-duty workout program, and 3% at 50 for Classic PERS members. Outside of the Police Department, the City of Roseville is a thriving community, consistently rated one of the best and safest places to live in California and the nation. With a median home price of $536,000, top-rated schools, community owned utilities and world class recreation, it's the perfect place for you and your family to call home. Contact a recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.

Minimum Qualifications

For a detailed and complete job description, click HERE. Experience: Employment as a sworn Police Officer with a California P.O.S.T. certified agency or successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved police academy by date of appointment Receipt of California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver by date of appointment counts towards experience. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education or a or higher level degree from an accredited educational institution. License or Certificate Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment. Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within first 12 months of employment. Must be age 21 by date of appointment. Employees must be tobacco free and cannot use tobacco products on or off duty. Note: All sworn police officers must maintain a current, valid proof of eligibility or basic certificate issued from CA POST in compliance with Penal Code 13510.1 and Government Code 1029. If the police officer's proof of eligibility or basic certificate is revoked or decertified, they are no longer qualified to perform their job duties and employment may be terminated.

Supplemental Information

Please note: Copies of P.O.S.T. Certificates, P.O.S.T Basic Waivers, Academy Graduate Certificates, and Academy Enrollment Letters must be submitted when you complete your application. You can attach your certificate to your application (preferred), fax it to View phone number on click.appcast.io, or scan it to View email address on click.appcast.io. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only. Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page. The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification. The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States: Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website. Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application. If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration. SELECTION PROCESS: All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process. THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

Employee Benefits

The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include: Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid) Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs BeWell City of Roseville (CORE) wellness program Employee assistance plan Retirement savings plan Deferred compensation plan(s) Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans Educational reimbursement Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually) Bilingual pay Longevity pay A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.