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Location : POLICE STATION - 1545 Poole Blvd, Yuba City
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00484
Department: Police
Division: Field Operations
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: 1/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting forPolice Recruit!
This position is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Employees in this class normally work under close and continuous supervision. Incumbents 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 Certification. Appointment in this position is limited to the duration of the Police Academy. Academic progress and physical achievement are closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police academy, recruits shall be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: No experience required.
Licenses/Certificates Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid State of California driver's license. Must be age 21 by date of appointment. Possession of P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Important Information
FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, January 26, 2024, by 5:00 PM (PST).
(An official email notification will be sent prior)
Save the Date! A mandatory Physical agility testing is tentatively scheduled on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Yuba College. Note: Official invitation required. Notices will be sent following the recruitment closing date.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
About the City
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please click
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Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license?
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Are you willing to undergo a psychological exam, medical exam (including drug screening) and a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, the review of: legal documents, police and driving records; your credit profile; your motor vehicle insurance; and questions made to, and comments received from, family members, spouses, ex-spouses, neighbors, previous employers, etc.?
03
If you checked "No" to any of the previous questions and want to explain, you may use this section for comments:
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Please describe what abilities, skills and personal characteristics or traits you possess that would make you a good candidate for the job of Police Officer. Also describe how your background, training and /or experience have prepared you for the position.
05
Police Officers work in a very fast-paced, team-oriented working environment, may work weekends and holidays, and change shifts on a regular basis. Why does this kind of job appeal to you?
06
By submitting this supplemental questionnaire with the City of Yuba City Employment Application, I hereby certify that all information on this supplemental questionnaire and any attached sheets are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.I understand and agree that any incorrect statement, falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any information in connection with this supplemental questionnaire, whenever or however discovered, may result in the rejection of my application for employment or, if I am hired, dismissal.
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If you checked "No" to any of the previous questions and want to explain, you may use this section for comments:
Required Question
Location : POLICE STATION - 1545 Poole Blvd, Yuba City
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00484
Department: Police
Division: Field Operations
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: 1/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting forPolice Recruit!
This position is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Employees in this class normally work under close and continuous supervision. Incumbents 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 Certification. Appointment in this position is limited to the duration of the Police Academy. Academic progress and physical achievement are closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police academy, recruits shall be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: No experience required.
Licenses/Certificates Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid State of California driver's license. Must be age 21 by date of appointment. Possession of P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Important Information
FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, January 26, 2024, by 5:00 PM (PST).
(An official email notification will be sent prior)
Save the Date! A mandatory Physical agility testing is tentatively scheduled on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Yuba College. Note: Official invitation required. Notices will be sent following the recruitment closing date.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
- You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
- Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
- Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
- It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
- Video One-Way Interviews
- Speed Interviews
- Oral Panel Interviews
- Department Interviews
- Written Testing
- Physical Agility Testing - for Safety Positions
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background Check
- Substance Screening
- Medical Evaluation
- Reference Check
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
- For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
- Visit the City of Yuba City website:
- Email the Human Resources Department at
- Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610
- Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993
About the City
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please click
01
Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you willing to undergo a psychological exam, medical exam (including drug screening) and a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, the review of: legal documents, police and driving records; your credit profile; your motor vehicle insurance; and questions made to, and comments received from, family members, spouses, ex-spouses, neighbors, previous employers, etc.?
- Yes
- No
03
If you checked "No" to any of the previous questions and want to explain, you may use this section for comments:
04
Please describe what abilities, skills and personal characteristics or traits you possess that would make you a good candidate for the job of Police Officer. Also describe how your background, training and /or experience have prepared you for the position.
05
Police Officers work in a very fast-paced, team-oriented working environment, may work weekends and holidays, and change shifts on a regular basis. Why does this kind of job appeal to you?
06
By submitting this supplemental questionnaire with the City of Yuba City Employment Application, I hereby certify that all information on this supplemental questionnaire and any attached sheets are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.I understand and agree that any incorrect statement, falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any information in connection with this supplemental questionnaire, whenever or however discovered, may result in the rejection of my application for employment or, if I am hired, dismissal.
- Yes
- No
07
If you checked "No" to any of the previous questions and want to explain, you may use this section for comments:
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