Police Officer

Police Officer

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike. The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town.

The City of Galt is accepting applications for Police Officer. This is a continuous recruitment and may be closed at any time. Testing will be conducted on a rolling basis once a sufficient number of applications has been received, as determined by the City of Galt. Successful candidates will be hired on as Police Officer earning $39.33 - $48.29 per hour plus the ability to earn up to an additional 10% in education incentives. Base pay: Current salary: $39.33 - $48.29 ($81,806.40 - $100,443.20 annually). Effective July 2026 salary: $41.30 - $50.70 ($85,904 - $105,456 annually). Annual salary shown above is based on working 2080 hours per year.

Additional pay (upon assignment and eligibility): Overtime - Paid at time and one-half (1-1/2). Bilingual Pay - $100 per month. POST Certificate and Education Incentive Pay - 5% - 10%. Canine Handler - 6.75% of base pay. Field Training Officer (FTO) - 5%. Longevity Pay - Beginning at 8 years of service - 2.5%; 10 years of service 5%; 12 years of service 7.5%. Medical-in-lieu - Employees who waive medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

Benefits: Home Buying Program - $25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits. Tuition Reimbursement - up to $4,000 per fiscal year. Holiday Pay - 14 holidays (shift personnel holiday in lieu pay equal to 9.33 hours of pay each month). Vacation Leave - 80 hours per year for the first 4 years of service, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years, and 240 hours after 22 years. Vacation Credit - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours. Vacation Cash Out - Eligible employees may cash out up to 80 hours per year. Sick Leave - 96 hours per year. Health Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (10 options). City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums. Life Insurance - City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents. Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) - City contributes $100 per month. Long Term Disability - City-paid policy benefit is up to 60% of base salary. EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan. Wellness Program - Access to peer support, newly updated gym, and on-duty workout time. Uniforms - All uniforms, equipment, and dry cleaning fees are paid for by the department. Public Safety Family Counseling - For Police Department personnel.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of patrol and community policing duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; makes arrests and transports suspects into custody; assists in processing crime scenes and preserving evidence; assists in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from an assigned Police Sergeant or management personnel. Exercises no supervision of staff.

This recruitment is only for individuals who have successfully graduated from a California Post-Basic Peace Officer Academy within the past 3 years (DO NOT APPLY IF YOUR ACADEMY CERTIFICATE WILL EXPIRE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF APPLICATION) This is a sworn journey-level law enforcement class that performs all assignments found in a municipal police department. While incumbents are normally assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol or traffic enforcement, all functional areas of the law enforcement field, including investigation, youth services, administration, and training are included. Incumbents may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Emphasis is placed on community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. This class is distinguished from Police Sergeant in that the latter is the first supervisory level in this sworn class series responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of staff on an assigned shift.

Examples of typical job functions Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Patrols the City within an assigned area in a vehicle, or on foot, to protect life and property, observe situations, report suspicious, criminal activity, or hazardous conditions, and deter crime.
• Responds to emergency calls for service, disturbances, thefts, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, and other incidents to protect public safety and property; resolve problems, diffuse situations, and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations.
• Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; stops and warns drivers or issues citations as appropriate; provides direction and traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events, or other congested situations.
• Makes arrests and serves warrants; takes individuals into custody and transports them to booking facilities.
• Assists in crime scene activities; interviews suspects, victims, and witnesses; as directed, collects and preserves evidence.
• Assists county legal staff in preparing, documenting, and developing cases and gathering information; testifies in court as required.
• Prepares and maintains reports, logs, records, and accurate files.
• Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks; transporting equipment as needed, and performing assigned tasks at each worksite.
• Oversees the use and care of equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a municipal law enforcement program. Law enforcement principles, practices, and techniques related to patrol; traffic enforcement; accident investigation; crime scene processing; protection of life and property; and pursuit, apprehension, and transportation of suspects. Mandated and department standard operating procedures. Rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and the preservation of evidence. Community demographics including cultural, social and economic factors. Geographic locations within assigned patrol area. Courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying. Applicable regulatory relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Operational characteristics and safety practices of vehicles and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper deployment of firearms, chemical agents, impact weapons and vehicles. Safety principles and practices, including First Aid and adult and child CPR. Methods and techniques of operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner under patrol and emergency conditions. Methods and techniques of developing accurate and timely reports on enforcement activities and outcomes. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment which may include, but is not limited to, mobile technology and electronic devices, and software related to the work. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups; various business, professional, educational and regulatory organizations; and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public. Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, other agencies, and City staff. Safe driving rules and practices.

Ability to: Perform law enforcement duties within assignment area and in compliance with mandated and department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Observe accurately; recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places. Interpret, apply, explain, and enforce laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances. Process crime scenes and evidence, ensuring the proper treatment and chain of custody for evidence. Maintain self-control, react quickly