Police Lieutenant

Recruitment Flyer

The City of West Sacramento is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Lieutenant. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to community policing, demonstrate leadership skills, and have experience in managing and coordinating the work of sworn and civilian personnel in a law enforcement agency. Candidates with a strong track record in fostering positive relationships with the community, local organizations, and fellow team members are highly preferred.

Here in West Sacramento, we understand the value of our employees and offer a competitive annual base salary ranging from $161,760 to $244,563**depending on experience with a 3% salary increase on 1/1/2027. But that's not all. Our generous benefits package is designed to support you in your career and beyond. This includes career enhancement and wellness reimbursements up to $1,000 annually, up to 15% education incentives and post certification, a 3% contribution to a 401a, and up to $2,601 a month for family medical, dental, and vision insurance. And let's not forget - your previous sworn years of service will count towards your vacation accrual rate and contribution amount to your retiree health savings account.

We're excited to meet potential candidates who share our vision for a safer, more inclusive West Sacramento.

**Top Step Displayed Includes The Following:Base pay: $16,424 top stepEducation Incentive: 10% (5% for a Bachelor's Degree and 5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 10%)POST Certificates: 5% (5% for POST Management Certificate plus completion a professional development course that is pre-approved by the Police Chief)401a city contribution, no match required - 3%Career Enhancement/Wellness Reimbursement - $1000 AnnuallyEligible for an additional 5% bilingual incentive (not included in total displayed amount)
DEFINITION: The Police Lieutenant performs responsible, high-level administrative and technical work for the Police Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: The Police Lieutenant receives general direction from the Police Chief or designee and exercises direct supervision over sworn and civilian personnel.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management level position. The incumbent reports to the Police Chief or his/her designee and has responsibility for providing direct supervision over sworn and civilian personnel.For full class specification:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1229796?keywords=police lieutenant&pagetype=classSpecifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent plus sixty (60) college semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, business administration, or public administration. A Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Six (6) years experience as a peace officer in a municipal or general law enforcement agency. For internal applicants of the City of West Sacramento, two (2) years of the experience requirement must include increasingly responsible experience as a permanent first level supervisor in a law enforcement agency granting peace officer powers under Penal Code Section 830.1. For external applicants, four (4) years of the experience requirement must include increasingly responsible experience as a permanent first level supervisor in a law enforcement agency granting peace officer powers under Penal Code Section 830.1.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession and maintenance of a California driver’s license; possession of a California POST Supervisory certificate at time of appointment.