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Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant: $6,771 - $8,643/Month

First Review Date: August 15, 2025

Benefits

Police Sergeant Job Description

Police Sergeant Recruitment Brochure

Location

Lake County, CA

Job Type

Full Time - Open to all applicants

Department

Police

Opening Date

7/23/25

First Review Date:

8/15/25 5:00 PM Pacific

About the Position

This is the first line supervisory class in the sworn police class series. Reports directly to the Police Lieutenant or the Chief of Police, functions as supervisors in the field during an assigned shift and administers certain staff programs that are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Police Officers work on rotating shifts and work a "4-10" schedule (four, ten-hour workdays). Lakeport officers are well-supported by the community and the department with a healthy equipment budget, opportunity for collateral assignments, and high-value professional development.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

• • Public Employees Retirement System: The City provides the PERS retirement program at the following formulas: 2.7%@57 for new members and 3%@55 for classic members. The City does not participate in Social Security.
  • Holidays: Thirteen holidays paid during the pay period when the holiday occurs.
  • Vacation: Vacation time starts at 80 hours annually increasing to 200 hours based on time in service.
  • Sick Leave: Sick leave accrual of 12 days per year.
  • Medical, Dental Life Insurance: The city offers medical, dental and life insurance coverage. Employees currently pay a percentage of the medical premium.
  • Uniform Allowance: The City pays $817.50 per year.
  • P.O.S.T Certificate Pay: An officer may earn 5% certificate pay for Intermediate certificate and 5% for Advanced certificate. (Total for Intermediate and Advanced Certificate 10%)
  • Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday)
  • Police Vehicle: Take home vehicle limited to residents within Lake County

Police Sergeant Hiring Incentive

Fifty percent of the incentive will be paid with the new employee's first paycheck and is subject to state and federal income tax regulations and withholdings. After successful completion of the department's Field Training program by the new employee, the second installment shall be awarded to the new employee.

How to Apply

Only online applications will be accepted. Please include copies of all required certificates in order to be considered for review. All statements made in the application process are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the bulletin may be modified or revoked. The City of Lakeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation or military and veteran status.

Selection Process

Please submit POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificates at the time of application.

All City applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in s Sergeant Assessment scheduled for August 28, 2025, at Lakeport City Hall. The Sergeant's Assessment will include a written exam in the morning, followed by an interview panel and finally an interview with the Chief of Police and another City Department Head. Please plan on a full day to complete all aspects of the Assessment.

Finalists then must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, medical, polygraph, and psychological examinations. Fingerprints are required. Appointment to the position is contingent upon successfully passing all examinations. Applicants who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list.

Licenses and Special Requirements

At time of appointment, candidates must:

• Possess a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possess a POST Basic Certificate; possess or ability to obtain a POST Intermediate Certificate within one year of appointment; POST Supervisory Certificate preferred within two years of appointment.
• Possess an advanced first aid certificate, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross, within one year of appointment.
• Meet requirements or standards mandated by the California Government Code for a Peace Officer.
• Receive satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination, drug testing and administrative testing which meet the established qualifications standards.

All Candidates: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; be at least twenty-one years old at time of appointment; weight proportional to height; uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in both eyes and must be corrected to 20/30; normal color vision; possess sufficient strength and agility necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer; and live within a reasonable response time of the Lakeport Police Department.

Police Sergeant Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Supervises and personally participates in patrol and law enforcement activities during an assigned shift; inspects, gives instruction to, and coordinates the activities of Police Officers on shift; maintains discipline and insures that Department rules and policies are followed.

Supervises and assists on calls for protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws; observes known areas of traffic problems and potential criminal activities; issues citations and makes arrests; reviews and assists officers in preparing reports in cases for trial and may personally appear in court to present evidence and testimony; maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies.

Serves warrants and subpoenas; reviews Police Officers' reports and citations and takes follow-up action; coordinates patrol activities with and relays pertinent information to other police divisions and bureaus.

Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public; acts as Public Information Officer with the media; trains subordinate officers in identification processes; assists in the training of Departmental personnel; prepares reports of shift activities; prepares administrative reports.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. Example combinations include equivalent to graduation from high school and three years' experience as a Peace Officer in a California law enforcement agency which included investigation assignments and some supervisory responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of law enforcement work, including patrol, crime prevention, investigation and identifications; laws of arrest, laws of search and seizure, rules of evidence, court procedures; laws applicable to apprehension and treatment of juveniles; care and operation of firearms and other law enforcement equipment; principles of supervision and training; and collection and analysis of evidence.

Ability to instruct and supervise officers engaged in law enforcement work; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action; interpret, explain, and apply laws and regulations; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written and oral reports; meet standards of physical structure, endurance and agility; observe, remember and record events accurately.

Special Requirements

Possession of a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of a POST Basic Certificate; possession or ability to obtain a POST Intermediate Certificate within one year of appointment; POST Supervisory Certificate preferred within two years of appointment.

Possession of an advanced first aid certificate, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross, within one year of appointment.

Meet requirements or standards mandated by the California Government Code for a Peace Officer.

Receive satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination, drug testing and administrative testing which meet the established qualifications standards.

PHYSICAL PROFILE:

CATEGORY IV - PUBLIC SAFETY

DEFINTION

Positions in this category are involved in active public safety duties, which involve the safeguarding of individuals, public and property. Incumbents are required to meet the physical standards to insure the ability to carry out this responsibility.

CHARACTERSTICS

Positions in this category are actively and principally engaged in the enforcement of public laws or in protecting the public from physical harm and danger. The positions typically included in this category are peace officers and firefighters, whose every day duties place high priority and demands on top physical fitness and agility.

OTHER FACTORS

Lifting Moderate: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, pushing, and/or carrying of objects weighting up to 25 pounds.

Lifting Heavy: Lifting over 50 pounds, with frequent lifting, pushing and/or carrying weighing over 25 pounds.

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, ramps, scaffolding, poles and the like; using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Reaching: Reaching above the shoulders to place and/or retrieve objects.

Walking: Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time (usually a minimum of two or more hours per day.)

Standing: Ability to stand with little movement for prolonged periods of time (Usually a minimum of two or more hours per day).

Sitting: Ability to sit with little movement for prolonged periods of time (Usually a minimum of two or more hours per day).

Agility: Ability to move quickly and easily often including the ability to crawl, stoop or bend.

Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Distant Vision, Excellent: Without correction vision not less than 20/20 in one eye and not less than 20/25 in the other eye.

Temperatures: Works in temperature sufficiently high or low to cause marked bodily discomfort.

Fumes: Potential inhalation or contact with smoke, vapors, dust or gasses.

Work Environment - Outdoors: Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Work Environment - Moving Objects: Ability to work around moving objects, machinery or vehicles.

Work Environment - Surfaces: Ability to walk on slippery or uneven surfaces

Heights: Ability to work on surfaces above 20 feet.