City of West Sacramento
Extra Help/Special Events Police Officer
City of West Sacramento, West Sacramento, California, us, 95798
Extra Help/Special Events Police Officer
The West Sacramento Police Department is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals to join our team in a part‑time, extra help capacity to support special events and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide law enforcement presence and security at A's games
Support operations at River Cats games and other special events
Assist with jail transport duties
Support full‑time police officers during peak periods
Essential Functions
Provide enforcement at special events such as baseball games, concerts and any other occasions which may cause a crowd to assemble or traffic to congest.
Participate in community outreach and homeless outreach efforts.
Conduct jail transports.
Patrol designated areas, by foot, by bicycle or other means to preserve law and order.
Prepare a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepare investigative reports and case information.
Apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes.
Control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
Investigate complaints and take appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly or non‑deadly force.
Establish and preserve good relationships with the general public.
Enforce parking regulations; issue warning and citations for code violations.
Observe, monitor and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorists.
Discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.
Maintain awareness of and remain alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators and crimes in progress.
Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned, or incidents observed to determine what, if any, crime has been committed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Ten (10) years full‑time experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency, and currently employed as a full‑time or part‑time peace officer with a California law enforcement agency; or currently working as a Level I reserve police officer with a California law enforcement agency; or retired as a full‑time peace officer with a California law enforcement agency.
Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Proof of possession of a current and valid California Intermediate POST Certificate.
Working Conditions All applicants, currently working for another law enforcement agency, are required to obtain authorization from their home agency chief of police/sheriff authorizing them to work in an extra help capacity for the City of West Sacramento prior to a background investigation being performed, if applicable.
Physical Demands Must possess mobility to perform law enforcement officer duties and work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; the ability to operate a motor vehicle in emergency situations and at high rates of speed to respond to calls for service; ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites and attend off‑site meetings; vision to maintain the required firearms qualification, read printed material, view a computer screen and to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, textures; be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties; audio‑visual acuity, perception and discrimination sufficient to accurately hear instructions and information, make observations, testify in court, read and write, and properly operate assigned equipment and vehicles; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone and radio; finger dexterity to operate standard office equipment, firearms, vehicles, radios and computers, and access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard; the mobility as well as physical and mental strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations; the ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and push and pull objects; and occasionally lift, carry, push and pull materials, objects or people up to 165 pounds to perform the required job functions; continuously wear a utility belt or vest and other police equipment of 30 pounds.
Environmental Elements Employees primarily work in the field and frequently may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibrations, mechanical and/or electrical hazards and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees also work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing laws, ordinances and departmental policies and procedures. The duties of this class are performed in an environment with exposure to emergency situations, mentally ill individuals and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Government Administration
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Key Responsibilities
Provide law enforcement presence and security at A's games
Support operations at River Cats games and other special events
Assist with jail transport duties
Support full‑time police officers during peak periods
Essential Functions
Provide enforcement at special events such as baseball games, concerts and any other occasions which may cause a crowd to assemble or traffic to congest.
Participate in community outreach and homeless outreach efforts.
Conduct jail transports.
Patrol designated areas, by foot, by bicycle or other means to preserve law and order.
Prepare a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepare investigative reports and case information.
Apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes.
Control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
Investigate complaints and take appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly or non‑deadly force.
Establish and preserve good relationships with the general public.
Enforce parking regulations; issue warning and citations for code violations.
Observe, monitor and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorists.
Discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.
Maintain awareness of and remain alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators and crimes in progress.
Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned, or incidents observed to determine what, if any, crime has been committed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Ten (10) years full‑time experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency, and currently employed as a full‑time or part‑time peace officer with a California law enforcement agency; or currently working as a Level I reserve police officer with a California law enforcement agency; or retired as a full‑time peace officer with a California law enforcement agency.
Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Proof of possession of a current and valid California Intermediate POST Certificate.
Working Conditions All applicants, currently working for another law enforcement agency, are required to obtain authorization from their home agency chief of police/sheriff authorizing them to work in an extra help capacity for the City of West Sacramento prior to a background investigation being performed, if applicable.
Physical Demands Must possess mobility to perform law enforcement officer duties and work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; the ability to operate a motor vehicle in emergency situations and at high rates of speed to respond to calls for service; ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites and attend off‑site meetings; vision to maintain the required firearms qualification, read printed material, view a computer screen and to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, textures; be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties; audio‑visual acuity, perception and discrimination sufficient to accurately hear instructions and information, make observations, testify in court, read and write, and properly operate assigned equipment and vehicles; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone and radio; finger dexterity to operate standard office equipment, firearms, vehicles, radios and computers, and access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard; the mobility as well as physical and mental strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations; the ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and push and pull objects; and occasionally lift, carry, push and pull materials, objects or people up to 165 pounds to perform the required job functions; continuously wear a utility belt or vest and other police equipment of 30 pounds.
Environmental Elements Employees primarily work in the field and frequently may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibrations, mechanical and/or electrical hazards and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees also work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing laws, ordinances and departmental policies and procedures. The duties of this class are performed in an environment with exposure to emergency situations, mentally ill individuals and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Government Administration
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