The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting forPolice Recruit!This position is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Successful candidates will be sent to a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy and must satisfactorily pass all of the requirements that lead to the possession of the P.O.S.T. Basic Certification. Appointment in this position is limited to the duration of the Police Academy. Employees in this class normally work under close and continuous supervision. Academic progress and physical achievement are closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police academy, recruits shall be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer.
For further details and more information on essential functions of the position, please refer to the job description: Police Recruit.JOIN YCPDEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: No experience required.
Licenses/Certificates Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid State of California driver's license. Must be age 21 by date of appointment. Possession of P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Please note the Yuba City Police Department has Personal Appearance Standards outlined in section 1024 in the Police Manual. Refer to the Policy Manual linked here:
YCPD Policy ManualFINAL FILING DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by 5PM (PST).
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
1. Email notifications will be sent following the recruitment closing date on Wednesday, May 20, to invite candidates who did not already submit a passing eligible T-score to for in-person, proctored Pellet Bexam testing, which is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
- If you already have a T-score, it must be attached to your application when submitted and please note only passing eligible T-scores will be directly invited to the physical agility. Eligible T-scores must meet the following requirements below:
- Must have received a T-score of 42 or higher.
- Must have received the T-score within the last 12 months.
-Proof of T-score must be provided on agency letterhead.
2. Candidates taking the Pellet B exam will receive a notification regarding their T-score once the scores are fully processed through POST. All candidates with a passing eligible T-score from either taking the exam with the City of Yuba City or providing it at time of application will be moving forward and invited to the mandatory physical agility tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026.
3. Candidates who successfully complete the physical agility will be invited to oral interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
- You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
- Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
- Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
- It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position.Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:- Written Testing
- Physical Agility Testing – for Safety Positions
- Oral Panel Interviews
- Department Interviews
Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background Check
- Psychological Screening
- Substance Screening
- Medical Evaluation
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
