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Salary:

During academy: $37.47 per hour or $47.821 per hour (with BA)

Step 1 (after academy): $45.54 per hour (Not including incentives)

Top-step Officer (includes incentives & longevity): $69.21 per hour

The Fairfield Police Department recognizes the

advantages of higher education and in an effort to

invest in the our employees and the future of the

department, we currently offer tuition

reimbursement for eligible employees.

Upon completion of probation, the City will provide a tuition and book reimbursement program to eligible employees for educational activities that are job-related and approved in advance by the Department Head in accordance with City guidelines.

Annual maximum is $4,000.

Reimbursement subject to prior approval by the City’s Administrative Services Department Employee Relations Division.

The City of Fairfield Police Department owns and operates a state-of-the-art training facility and indoor rifle and pistol ranges. The 39,000 square foot building houses the following amenities:

• 20-lane, 25 yard pistol range, which handles .223 rounds. Turning and lateral-moving targets. 
• 6-lane, 100 yard rifle range, which handles .308 rounds. Turning and lateral-moving targets.
• 3200 square-foot mat room for weaponless defense training OR classroom that seats 72 students (equipped with smart classroom technology)
• Training classroom that seats 32 students OR mat room for 8 to 10 students (equipped with smart classroom technology)
• Simulator Training Room with 3 driving simulators and 1 force-options simulator
• Conference room that seats 20 persons (equipped with smart classroom technology).

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On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting searches; run, climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. Continuously wear a utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently lift, carry, drag, pull, push, persons or objects weighing at least 160 pounds or less. Work may require considerable physical exertion and exposure to inclement weather, toxic substances, and hazards associated with driving and/or directing traffic. Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, normal color vision and hearing acuity are required. Incumbents must meet any other criteria mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).

An officer at Fairfield PD must have the ability to:

• Use de-escalation techniques to resolve tense situations.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence and reach sound conclusions.
• Interpret and apply the law to field situations.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
• Maintain composure and take responsible action during stressful situations.
• Analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action.
• Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places, and judge situations and persons accurately.
• Use and operate a computer and standard equipment used in the department including firearms, shotguns, batons, mace, tasers, and handcuffs.
• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Use tact and maintain cooperative relationships with the public.