The City of Foster City is seeking a Police Sergeant to join our Police Department. This leadership position is crucial in maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and fostering community relations with our diverse city.
Under general or direct supervision, the Police Sergeant plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of officers and non-sworn staff on an assigned shift within the Police Department. They perform the full range of field and office work in connection with patrol, traffic, investigative, youth services, and training programs. The Police Sergeant assists in the preparation of cases and testifies in court, fosters cooperative working relationships with other City departments, outside agencies, and the public served, and provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by sixty (60) semester units of college level coursework in criminal justice, criminology, police science or a related field at an accredited institution.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, increasingly responsible, sworn law enforcement experience with a California Law Enforcement Agency which includes lead responsibility. One (1) year of first line supervisor experience is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, and a good driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
- Possession and maintenance of firearms qualification.
Benefits
This position is covered under the Foster City Police Officers Association (FCPOA) bargaining unit and receives competitive benefits. A copy of the current MOU can be found here. FCPOA is currently engaged in contract negotiations.
To be considered, please apply through CalOpps: https://www.calopps.org/foster-city/job-20703277