The Sausalito Police Department strives to provide law enforcement services that focus on “quality of life” issues within our community. We are looking for quality applicants who have the desire to become part of our police department family and embrace the partnerships we have built with the citizens we serve. It is our department’s priority to be involved in the community, through activities such as community events, involvement in school programs, and neighborhood meetings. Officers are rotated through long and short-term specialty assignments including investigations, boat patrol, bicycle patrol, motorcycle patrol, field training officer, multi-jurisdictional SRT and CNT teams and perishable skills instructors. Officers are assigned to rotational shifts of 3/12 - 4/12.

Police Academy Recruit Compensation:  Academy Recruit will earn $30.85 an hour during their POST Academy attendance.  The trainees will have no other benefits while attending the POST Academy.  Upon successfully completion of the POST Academy, the Police Academy Recruit position becomes a full-time probationary Police Officer position.

Upon Successful completion of the Academy:  

Starting Salary: $80,204 annually

$1,000 annual uniform allowance

Benefits provided upon successful completion of the academy:

Cafeteria Benefit Plan: The City offers a healthy cafeteria 
benefits program including choices among plan options for 
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability.

Retirement:  The City is a part of the CalPERS retirement plan and does not contribute to Social Security. Classic employees – 2% @ 50 formula, with a 2% COLA, 3-year final average compensation, and survivor continuance plan.  In addition, the employee pays .6% of the employer contribution as a cost share.   PEPRA employees – hired after 1/1/13 or Classic employee with a six (6) month break in service are eligible for a 2.7% @57 formula, highest 3-year average compensation.

Leave: Employees earn 120 hours of vacation and 96 hours of 
sick leave per year.

Educational and specialty assignment incentives, Longevity Incentives and shift differential pay, Tuition reimbursement up to $2000 per fiscal year.

Application Process:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should 
apply through CalOpps.org. Please go to the Member Agencies tab 
and select the City of Sausalito. Complete an online application and 
the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.

Or follow the link below to apply:
https://www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to, Captain Bill Fraass at bfraass@sausalito.gov or 415-289-4171

Selection Process:

It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. 
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a standard Police background investigation including, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and complete physical exam with drug screening. 

It is desired that the successful candidate begin employment as soon 
as possible.

The City of Sausalito is not responsible for the failure of internet 
forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources, HumanResources@Sausalito.gov or (415) 289- 4130

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

Previous experience is not required but experience in a law enforcement environment is highly desirable

Must be 21 years of age at of the date of hire.

Must be a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements.

Must be of good moral character with no felony convictions.

The ability to convey oneself to and from geographical locations 
frequently and timely, or possession of a valid CA driver's license. 

Must be lawfully able to possess a firearm