Interested in an opportunity to serve in an impactful and meaningful way? Apply today and become a Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Graduate) with the City of Healdsburg!

Serving as an Officer with the City of Healdsburg goes beyond the standard line of duty. This is an opportunity to become involved in a culturally diverse community, work with a small team that has each other’s back, and exercise the ability to maintain a solid work-life balance.

Break away from the big city hustle and seek excitement and comradery within the City of Healdsburg, where there is an emphasis on community-based policing. Become a part of a team where there is familiarization between law enforcement and its community residents and find value in a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

In addition to a competitive salary, retirement through CalPERS and generous benefits package, you may be eligible for a hiring incentive and relocation assistance:

• $3,500 upon hire for Entry Level Officers or Police Academy Graduates and $3,500 upon successful completion of probation.
• $5,000 upon hire for Lateral Officers and $5,000 upon successful completion of probation.
• Relocation Assistance up to $2,500 for candidates outside of a 100-mile radius of the city.

City of Healdsburg Police Officer Benefits:

• City paid Medical, Dental, Vision and EAP (Kaiser Permanente benchmark)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3% Shift Differential Pay
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Educational Pay Incentive
• 2-8% Longevity Pay for 5 or more years
• City paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Uniform Allowance
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

Submit your application today!

Police Officer Overview

To perform general law enforcement and crime prevention duties; enforce laws and practice community policing; respond to calls for the protection of life and property; and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Meet P. O. S. T. requirements.
• Assess emergency circumstances, function effectively and develop, implement and direct appropriate response strategies.

• Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents and make rapid sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Work in a manner that is free from bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, and sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Experience:

• Two years of responsible work experience.

Training:

• Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, criminology, social science, public or business administration or a related field.

License and Certificate:

• Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.  
• Possession of P. O. S. T. Basic Certificate.
• Must be age 21 by appointment.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid is desirable.