Police Officer- Lateral & Academy Graduate

Police Officer

The Fairfield Police Department is seeking a Police Officer. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Salary : $102,897.60 - $156,374.40 Annually

Location : Fairfield, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00001

Department : POLICE

Division : Police Patrol Sworn

The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Police Officers are expected to perform a wide variety of sworn peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property; to maintain order and preserve peace; to provide assistance to the public; to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; arrest violators of the law; to conduct investigations and perform other related duties.

This position is represented by the Fairfield Police Officers' Association (FPOA) and receives an excellent benefits package, including :

• Hiring Incentive - $20,000
• Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System
• Holiday Payout 40 hours per year
• Personal Leave 12 hours per year (increases to 16 hours in July 2024)
• Educational Incentives
• Longevity Incentive up to 7.5% (based upon years of service)
• Matching city contribution of 2.25% to 401(a) (based upon years of service) (Increases to 4.75% effective July 2024)
• City contribution to 457 deferred compensation plan - $ 150 per month
• City contribution to Retirement Health Savings Plan - $ 100 per month
• Bilingual Pay for qualifying languages
• Uniform Allowance - $1,250 / year
• Initial uniforms and equipment provided upon hire
• Tuition Reimbursement - $6,000 / year
• Night shift differential available for FTO's
• Personally assigned take home vehicle program for employees who live within 60 minutes of Fairfield
• Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
• Options to cash out portions of unused accrued vacation
• Options to cash out or roll into Deferred Compensation / Retirement Health Savings portions of accrued unused sick leave hours
• State of the art indoor range and training facility, including indoor range, force option simulator, defensive tactics room, and classrooms.
• Gym available to employees for on-duty use

NOTE : The maximum posted salary includes all incentives (except hiring bonus incentive) plus proficiency pay.

WORKING CONDITIONS : On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's job; involves extensive public contact often in high stress and emotionally charged situations. May be exposed to physical and verbal abuse, or combative suspects, where considerable self-control must be exercised. Work may include substantial periods of time exposed to various weather conditions (including extreme heat and rain), irritants and allergens. Must be able to work nights and weekends, and a 12-hour rotational shift, subject to callouts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting searches; run, climb stairs and / or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. Continuously wear a utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently lift, carry, drag, pull, push, persons or objects weighing at least 160 pounds or less. Work may require considerable physical exertion and exposure to inclement weather, toxic substances, and hazards associated with driving and / or directing traffic. Vision correctable to 20 / 20 in both eyes, normal color vision and hearing acuity are required. Incumbents must meet any other criteria mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED : Receives direct supervision from a Police Sergeant.

ACADEMY GRADUATE : Experience : None required. However, some experience in law enforcement work is preferred. Education : An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, business administration, public administration or related field or 60 semester units from an accredited college or university is required at time of appointment to Police Officer. Appointment to Police Officer occurs after graduation from a POST certified police academy.

College credits earned while attending the police academy may be applied toward the 60 semester units requirement.

Candidates may be credited with 36 semester credits for a minimum of 4 years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard).

Licenses and / or Certificates :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER : Experience : A minimum of one (1) year employment as a full-time paid Peace Officer with a P.O.S.T. approved California law enforcement agency is required.

Education : An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, business administration, public administration or related field or 60 semester units from an accredited college or university is required.

Candidates may be credited with up to 36 semester credits for 3 years of full-time peace officer service with another agency. Lateral hires may receive 12 semester credits for each year of full-time peace officer service with another agency.

Candidates may be credited with 36 semester credits for a minimum of 4 years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard).

Licenses and / or Certificates :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

The selection process will be based on the information provided in the application documents. The best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. This position requires a thorough background investigation, polygraph, and a pre-employment medical exam to be completed on each final candidate, prior to appointment.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.