Police Officer

The City of Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. With a small town atmosphere, Galt offers affordable housing and a great opportunity for new businesses. The city is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration and the Winter Bird Festival, as well as the Galt Market, an open-air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday.

The City of Galt is accepting applications for a Police Officer Academy Attendee. This recruitment is only for individuals currently attending a California POST Basic Police Academy. If you are not currently enrolled in a California POST Basic Police Academy, please review alternative open positions with the City of Galt.

This is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Incumbents are assigned to or are currently attending 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 Certificate in addition to passing all phases of the background process.

• Attend and successfully complete the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy approved by the City of Galt.
• Successfully learn, both academic and physical (defensive tactics, firearm, driving, etc.) requirements of the position.
• Control traffic flow and enforce state laws and local municipal codes violations and traffic regulations.
• Perform investigative work.
• Participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs.

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Must provide verification of POST PELLETB t-score of 42 or above when at time of application.
• License: Must possess a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years of age by time of appointment to sworn police officer position. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to applying for the position of Police Officer Recruit.

• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay - 14 holidays (shift personnel holiday in lieu pay equal to 9.33 hours of pay each month).
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours per year; after 4 years- 120 hours.
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
• Health Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (10 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance - City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) - City contributes $50 per month.
• Long Term Disability - City paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan.
• Wellness Program - Access to peer support, newly updated gym, and on-duty work out time.
• Uniforms - All Uniform, equipment and dry cleaning fees are paid for by the department.
• Public Safety Family Counseling - For Police Department personnel.