Police Officer - Academy Graduate

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MORE Search View toggle Sort Filter 4 jobs found Showing 1-4 of 4 jobs Job Search Results Job Title Job Type Salary Closing Firefighter/Paramedic I FULL-TIME $108,348.62 Annually 10/06/26 Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral FULL-TIME $131,450.67 - $188,024.68 Annually Police Officer - Academy Graduate **$20,000 Hiring Incentive** FULL-TIME $107,078.62 - $175,178.33 Annually Continuous Police Officer - Lateral **$20,000 Hiring Incentive** FULL-TIME $122,236.68 - $175,178.33 Annually Continuous JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT PRIVACY SETTINGS Copyright © 2026 police-officer-academy-graduate-20-000-hiring-incentive is loading police-officer-academy-graduate-20-000-hiring-incentive flyout has been opened Police Officer - Academy Graduate **$20,000 Hiring Incentive** Salary $107,078.62 - $175,178.33 Annually Location City Hall, Vacaville, CA Job Type FULL-TIME Job Number 2024AG Department Police Department Opening Date 12/19/2023 Closing Date 1/21/2026 2:00 AM Pacific DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR JOB WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! WORK. LIVE. SERVE. VISIT JOINVACAVILLEPD.COM! This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit the necessary documents as soon as possible. Salary Steps as a Vacaville Police Officer: Police Officer (Academy Graduate): $107,078.62/year* *(includes 5.38% holiday pay and $1,800 uniform allowance) Police Officer Salary (upon completion of FTO) $122,236 - $175,178/year* *(minimums includes 5.38% holiday pay and $1,800 uniform allowance, maximum includes uniform allowance, holiday, BA degree, senior officer III and bilingual pays) Additional Compensation and Other Benefits: Hiring Incentive - $20,000 Educational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate's Degree & 5% for Bachelor's Degree Senior Officer Program - 2.5-12% (depends on qualifications) Bilingual Premium - 2.5% Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year Tuition Reimbursement - $2,200/year Graveyard shift differential - $520/month Take-home vehicle program Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans Participation in CalPERS Retirement System TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION (POLICE OFFICER ACADEMY GRADUATE), YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: A) ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T.-APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY AND ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUATE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 2025, OR B) HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T.-APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS, AND/OR C) ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN A SWORN CAPACITY WITH A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUT HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED PROBATION CANDIDATES WHO CURRENTLY WORK FOR A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND HAVE PASSED PROBATION SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL. The City of Vacaville is seeking highly motivated and qualified men and women who are eager to step into the role of Vacaville Police Officers. The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement services to our community. Our team comprises 156 full-time employees, with 102 sworn positions and 54 professional support staff. We offer various career opportunities in Patrol, Canine, Crime Suppression, Family Services, Investigations, Narcotics Enforcement, Tactical Operations, and Traffic Enforcement. At the Vacaville Police Department, we uphold the values of integrity, professionalism, and a genuine concern for the well-being of our community. Upon completion of our FTO program, you may assume a vital role in patrolling designated areas within the City, conducting investigations into crimes against persons or property, making arrests and enforcing traffic regulations. In addition to these core duties, Police Officers are responsible for compiling detailed and accurate police reports, providing testimony in court proceedings and engaging in various other law enforcement duties to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. For a c