Salary : $73,588.06 - $115,050.78 Annually
Location : Red Bluff, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
HIRING BONUS
The City of Red Bluff offers a tiered hiring bonus to candidates that successfully complete the hiring process with a contract remaining in place requiring a four-year commitment to the Red Bluff Police Department.

Bonus Tiers:

• 1 year of experience will receive $10,000
• 2-4 years of experience will receive $20,000
• 5-6 years of experience will receive $30,000
• 7+ years of experience will receive $40,000

With payment of the bonus in four installments:

1. Upon hire.

2. Upon successful completion of the field training program.

3. Upon successful completion of probation (12 months).

4. Upon completion of 24 months of service.
*The top wage listed is contingent upon qualifying for certain incentives including educational, POST certification and longevity for years of service, which is transferable from other law enforcement agencies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform all classes of law enforcement work. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing general police work in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; to carry out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; and to do related work as required. Enforce State and Local laws; issue citations; make arrests; testify in court; utilize knowledge of laws and court procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant and/or Police Corporal; and under the general direction of the Police Captain who is the Operations Division Commander.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May monitor, train and direct other Officers or Community Services Officers as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols the City in radio equipped car, answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County and State laws.
• May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
• Makes arrests as necessary, interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Administers first aid.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• While on patrol, stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary.
• Checks buildings for physical security.
• Attends and polices special events and other emergency or congested situations.
• Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Provides traffic control at vehicle accidents, special events or other emergencies.
• May be assigned to patrol on bicycle, horseback, motorcycle or on foot.
• May be assigned to specialty assignments including but not limited to: Student Resources Officer (SRO), Detective, Major Crimes, Traffic Officer, Problem Oriented Policing (POP) and K9 Officer.
• Working with software/computer systems, including mobile devices to maintain operations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun, taser and other weapons as required; sidehandle baton or expandable baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, protective duty vest or belt as required, first aid equipment, mobile smartphone, computer and/or laptop, printer/copier, fax machine and other standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects such as a service weapon, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to engage in physical tasks of running, climbing, and carrying or dragging in excess of 150 pounds, and wrestle and/or restrain combative subjects.

The employee is regularly required to run, jump, push, pull and physically apprehend and subdue suspects.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must have the ability to speak clearly and concisely; read and comprehend what is read; compose comprehensive reports either by writing in longhand, computer keyboard entry, or taped dictation; think clearly and formulate accurate documents; and communicate clearly via telephone, text message and in person.

The employee must be capable of competently operating a handgun, shotgun and rifle.

The employee must be capable of operating a police vehicle in both normal and emergency driving conditions, including high speeds in adverse conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents in this classification are required to work on a shift schedule, including weekends and holidays, which are subject to being changed on short notice.

Employees may at times work indoors for only 10% of the time and work outdoors for as much as 90% of the time (including time spent in a patrol car or other police vehicle). Employees go from being seated in a docile position in their police cars or office to a highly energized position, and then return to a docile position. The job can be very fast paced and may require quick changes in pace within a short period of time.

While performing the duties of this job indoors, the work environment is generally in a temperature controlled office.

Employees regularly work outdoors at all times of day and in all weather conditions and are routinely exposed to hazardous situations that may result injury, death or use of deadly force on others. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises, including but not limited to, emergency vehicle sirens, gun fire, shouting and yelling.
Education, Experience & Licenses

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities can be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• Successful completion of a California POST accredit Police Academy, a High School Diploma and/or GED. and possession of a California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate is required.

Experience:

• One year experience in a law enforcement capacity as a sworn officer.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of principles and practices of department rules and regulations; criminal law; apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation of evidence; police methods and procedures related to patrol, philosophy of community oriented policing and problem solving, traffic control and investigation techniques; laws and court procedures; effective written and oral communications skills; police department accounting and budgeting procedures, City and Department policies, rules and regulations; and effective public relations skills.

Ability to:

Interact effectively with the public and other employees. Work and be responsible for an assigned area of responsibility; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; interpret and apply laws and regulations; prepare clear and concise reports; operate a police vehicle safely; properly use a police radio; effectively operate a variety of computers and computer related technologies; proper use and care of firearms and other protective equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain positive, cooperative and effective relationships with other employees, supervisors and management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Within one year of appointment, apply for and receive a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
• Upon being hired the employee must successfully complete and pass the Red Bluff Police Department Field Training (FTO) program.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers' License.

Selection Guidelines
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies

In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Police Officer, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment contact:

Scott Garrison, HR Administrator

530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | [email protected]
All final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the City.

NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

This position is covered by the Police Officers' Association bargaining unit.

The City offers a generous benefit package which includes:

• 5% salary step increases based upon satisfactory completion of first 6 months (Step A to B).
• Annual 5% salary step increases based upon satisfactory completion of each full year (Steps B to F).
• 5% Longevity Steps at 5 & 10 years of service (includes commensurate years of service at other qualifying agencies).
• Educational and POST Certificate incentives available.
• Approximately 80% of the premiums for medical, dental and vision plans are paid by the City. These plans cover the employee and all eligible family members.
• Life Insurance coverage up to $50,000 fully paid by the City.
• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
• A deferred compensation retirement savings plan is available to employees.
• An Employee Assistance Program is provided to all employees and employees' family members at no cost.
• Positions shall receive a uniform allowance of $38.46 ($1,000 annnually) for sworn officers and community service officers, $19.23 (500 annually) for communication dispatchers per bi-weekly pay period.

Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of:

• 108 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service, commensurate years of service at other qualifying agencies accepted).
• 96 hours of sick time.
• 14 paid holidays

01

Do you possess a California POST Basic Police Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience working as a sworn officer in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

Required Question