FullTime Police Officers

City of Elk Grove is now accepting applications for the position of

POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

You can earn up to $155,577.24 annually with POST, educational incentives, holiday in lieu, and special assignment pays.
Start a rewarding career with the City of Elk Grove Police Department and partner with a diverse community that shares mutual respect and trust. Join our team in serving our community with pride and integrity! This is a sworn position designed specifically for individuals currently employed as a Sworn Police Officer with another agency and who possess a California P.Basic Peace Officer certificate MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered for this position.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 174,775 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Under general supervision by police sergeant, provides law enforcement and crime prevention work by utilizing community policing and problem oriented strategies; controls traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; Patrol designated areas of the City in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle or on foot.

Testify and present evidence in court.

Preserve, collect, process, photograph, and present evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprint, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.

Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.

Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.

Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public, co-workers, supervisors, and city employees.

Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.

Serve warrants and subpoenas; File complaints and perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.

Actively collaborate with all city schools to provide the highest level of safety to students and faculty.

Elk Grove police department organizational structure.

Police policy and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.

Police records and reports.

Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.

Use computer and related software.

Gather and evaluate facts and evidence, draw logical conclusions and make proper recommendations.

Read, understand and adhere to departmental policies, instruction, laws and regulations.

Develop skill in the use of firearms.

Earn the use and care of automobiles and other equipment.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Speak, read and write fluent English.

Work a variety of shift schedules, including 8, 9, 10, 12‑hour shift configurations and on call.

Successfully complete field training programs.

Education/Training
Must possess an Associate's degree, or 60 college units, from an accredited college or university.

Military Service with an honorable discharge or a reservist member with a Joint Service Transcript showing 60 credits can be substituted for the sixty (60) unit requirement.

O.S.T Intermediate Certificate can be substituted for the sixty (60) unit requirement.

Minimum of one (1) year of recent law enforcement experience equivalent to that of a Peace Officer as defined by P.This is a sworn position designed specifically for individuals currently employed as a Sworn Police Officer with another agency and who possess a California P.Basic Peace Officer certificate MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered for this position.

Incumbent will need to pass a background investigation which includes a polygraph, psychological and medical evaluation.

Police Officers must serve a 12-month probationary period.

Retired Annuitants

This is a regular full‑time position. Retired Annuitants are not eligible for appointment to this position under Government Code Sections 7522.56, 21224, 21227, and 21229. Retired CalPERS members may apply only if they are planning to voluntarily reinstate from retirement.

This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship or any other type of employment‑based visa sponsorship.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is generally performed in a typical field environment, with most time spent sitting, standing or walking. Position will require work outdoors and using body, ear and eye protection. Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts and assignments and may work overtime with little or no notice.

Due to the varied and unpredictable nature of police work, the incumbent may also be required to perform the following: make precise arm‑hand positioning movements and maintain static arm‑hand position such as when sighting and shooting a firearm; coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously such as when using hand radio while driving a vehicle or searching a building with firearm drawn, flashlight on and opening and closing doors; bend or stoop repeatedly and continuously over time such as getting in and out of patrol car or gathering evidence at crime scenes; The incumbent may respond to complex police situations or emergencies and is therefore subject to any of the hazards encountered by police patrol officers. Operate various office equipment such as telephones, computers, copiers, fax machines, etc. Safely operate the following equipment in the performance of duties: firearms; communications equipment, such as two‑way radios, cell phones, and pagers; Mobile display terminals (MDT), various audio‑visual equipment and any other equipment assigned. Vision: Within California POST standards as verified by a medical background.

Within California POST standards as verified by a medical background.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Elk Grove Police Officers Association (EGPOA) - Sworn

Employee Assistance Program
Available to employee and immediate family

Flexible Spending Account

Medical spending up to $3,400 annually.

Health Insurance
The City participates in the CalPERS Health Plan (PEMHCA) and offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly City contribution that an employee may apply toward premiums for medical insurance.

Employees who show evidence of other group health insurance coverage and waive enrollment in a CalPERS health plan shall receive a taxable in lieu cash fringe allowance of $300 per month

Dental Insurance
100% City paid for employee and eligible dependents if enrolled in the City's medical plan.

100% City paid for employee and eligible dependents if enrolled in the City's medical plan.

Retirement Health Savings Account
City provided defined contribution program for IRS‑eligible medical expenses upon retirement.

Holidays
Employees assigned by the Police Chief to work shifts shall receive a 5% pay differential in lieu of paid holiday time off. Employees receive 8 hours of floating holiday every fiscal year.

Life Insurance
City provides Life insurance at 1X base salary with a minimum of $50,000 and maximum of $300,000. Additional life insurance may be purchased by employee up to a maximum of $500,000.

The City will pay qualified employees any difference between his/her base salary and the amount received in military reserve pay for regularly scheduled annual training that requires the employee to take military leave from his/her regular work week.

Retirement -PERS
Your CalPERS Pension formula will be dependent upon your hire date with the City of Elk Grove and/or your status with any Public Retirement System.

Internal applicants will remain in their current retirement formula unless they are moving from a miscellaneous to safety classification.

Short Term/Long Term Disability

The City provides Short‑Term Disability coverage @ 66.67% of income, up to a maximum benefit of $2,300 per week and Long‑Term Disability coverage @ 66.67% of income, up to a maximum benefit of $15,000 per month.

City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan.

Tuition Reimbursement
80% up to $1,000/year for employees attending a Community College.

80% up to $2,500/year for undergraduate studies.

80% up to $3,500/year for graduate studies.

Amazing on‑site Wellness Coordinator and multiple fitness and wellness classes such as yoga and pilates available throughout the week!

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

To be considered for a Lateral Police Officer, you must meet at least one of the following education/training requirements. At least 60 college units completed at an accredited college or university

A reservist member with a Joint Service Transcript showing 60 credits can be substituted for the sixty (60) unit requirement.

Are you currently employed as a Sworn Police Officer with another agency?

Basic and/or Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate to your application?

Retired CalPERS members may apply only if they are planning to voluntarily reinstate from retirement. Do you understand that this is a regular full‑time position, and that Retired Annuitants are not eligible for appointment to this position under Government Code Sections 7522.56, 21224, 21227, and 21229?

H‑1B or other employment‑based visas)?