Salary : $88,620.48 - $135,725.72 Annually
Location : Red Bluff, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 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 salary range listed is contingent upon qualifying for certain incentives including educational, POST certification and longevity, which is transferable as a POST certified peace officer from other agencies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supervises employees who perform all classes of law enforcement work. Duties include, but are not limited to, planning work, coordinating field activity, counseling, and training of personnel. The employee shall have the qualifications of leadership and supervisory ability, knowledge of laws and court procedures, and be familiar with the police department's accounting procedures, policies, rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general direction of the Police Captain who is the Operations Division Commander. Is responsible to be the "Watch Commander" in the absence of the Police Captain and other Administrative Staff (Chief & Lieutenant).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Provides supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel including but not limited to, police corporals, police officers, community service officers, dispatchers, records specialists, volunteers and inmates assigned to work release programs. The Police Sergeant may serve as the Watch Commander in the absence of the Police Captain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide immediate first-line supervision for personnel on a designated Watch. The Police Sergeant must provide effective supervision of all assigned personnel. Must exhibit leadership skills at all times, maintain discipline and ensure that all rules and regulations are followed.
• Handle calls for service and perform various aspects of police work as needed to maintain public safety.
• Assist the Police Captain in planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of personnel.
• Provide counseling and training as required. Ensure that goals, and watch priorities are met, effective schedules and methods of providing services are established and policies and procedures are utilized as necessary to accomplish the mission.
• Perform special projects, and ensure that problem oriented, and community oriented policing projects or programs are utilized. Ensure that projects or programs are documented accurately, organized in an efficient manner, and completed in a timely fashion.
• Assist the Police Captain in developing goals, objectives and priorities for the watch.
• Review and approve police reports and other documents submitted by police personnel. Review reports to ensure they are accurate, thorough, completed on time and meet department standards.
• Accept and resolve citizen complaints where possible. Ensures that the receipt of all citizen complaints is properly documented per Department policy. Ensure that the proper documentation is complete and forwarded up the chain of command. Provides feedback and follow-up as required, effectively responds to inquiries from the general public, press, or outside agencies when appropriate. Utilizes appropriate public relations skills and techniques.
• Conducts roll call briefings and /or training during a designated Watch. Briefings are complete, concise and effective communication skills are exhibited.
• Monitors personnel equipment usage. Maintains and completes accurate records on department equipment with respect to location, storage, assignment and damage of department equipment. Ensures that all personnel are provided with the necessary equipment to perform their duties. Ensures that damaged or lost equipment is reported in a timely and appropriate manner to the proper chain of command.
• Proactively enforces laws, rules and regulations. Conducts their supervisory responsibilities and other duties related to enforcement in a manner geared at assisting in the reduction of the crime rate and the reduction of calls for service.
• Supervise personnel and perform work in a cooperative and appropriate fashion with the personnel assigned to the Dispatch Center.
• A Sergeant may be, periodically, assigned to either the Operations Division and/or the Support/ Special Services Division.
• Sergeants may be assigned to collateral duties that include, but are not limited to, Internal Affairs Investigations, Background Investigations, Range Master, Use of Force Instructor, SWAT Team Leader, Traffic Supervisor as well as policy review & development, equipment acquisitions & replacement.
• Sergeants may be required to wear a variety of uniforms (Class A, Class B, Class C & Tactical uniforms) as well as wearing plain clothes attire (suit & tie, business casual). Determination of the appropriate attire will be dependent upon a particular assignment.
• 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 in injury, death or use of deadly force on others.

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, gunfire, 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:

• High school graduation, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• POST Intermediate Certification.
• Associates' or Bachelors' degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement Administration, Public Administration or closely related field is highly desired but not required.
• POST Supervisory Certification desirable but not required.

Experience:

• Four (4) years' experience as a Police Officer in the State of California as of the date of promotion required. Five (5) years' experience desirable.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision, counseling, and training; 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 employees. Supervise and direct assigned area of responsibility; provide effective leadership; 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; supervise and train assigned personnel; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; effectively counsel employees; and maintain positive, cooperative and effective relationships with other supervisors and management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Within one year of appointment complete the P.O.S.T. Supervisory Course.
• Within 30 months of appointment, qualify for the P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate.
• 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 one (1) vacancy

In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Police Sergeant, 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