Police Sergeant

Muchmore Than Consulting is pleased to recruit on behalf of the City of Sebastopol

TAKE THE NEXT STEP INTO YOUR CAREER TODAY!

The City of Sebastopol invites qualified candidates for the position of

POLICE SERGEANT 

Salary: $103,694 - $126,031 Annually

$8,641 - $10,503 Monthly

Plus an excellent benefits package

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM 

Come join the vibrant City of Sebastopol as the next Police Sergeant. The Police Sergeant supervises, directs, and personally performs patrol, traffic control, investigations, and administrative duties. The position has direct supervision of all sworn, non-sworn, and civilian personnel who are subordinate to them to ensure the efficient and orderly operation of the Police Department. The Police Sergeant is responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and implementing all appropriate aspects of police activity as defined and related to the police profession. 

The Police Sergeant will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will be:

• An inclusive leader, embracing diversity and the differences among us, empowering and developing staff, and requiring accountability of all.
• A service-minded leader and officer who effectively communicates to a diverse population and workforce, communicating accurately, effectively, and persuasively orally and in writing.
• Skilled at interpersonal relations with excellent ability to listen and understand, diffuse situations, and build relationships.
•  A highly disciplined officer demanding a high moral compass of all members of the department and keen political acumen.
• Understanding and accepting of the cultures within the City and Department, as well as the community.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: A High School diploma (A.A. or A.S. Degree preferred). 

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a police profession.

License and Certifications:

• Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
• Supervisory P.O.S.T. Certificate preferred.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment and upon appointment.

Character and Background: The selected candidate will be required to undergo a standard Police Background investigation, including fingerprinting, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and complete physical exam with drug screening. The investigation must show that the candidate possesses traits including initiative, alertness, integrity, reliability, courtesyand good judgment,  and has not been convicted of any felony or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: The starting salary will be commensurate with the experience, qualifications, and skills of the successful candidate, and within the range of $8,641 - $10,503 Monthly. The City of Sebastopol provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

· Choice of Kaiser or REMIF Anthem Blue Cross Health Insurance for employee and dependents

· Employer contributes 100% Kaiser premium. Employee pays premium difference for Blue Cross

· Employer contributes 100% Dental & Vision Benefits

· Life Insurance: $50,000 for employee. Increased coverage may be purchased by employee

· Long-term Disability Insurance:  administered through PORAC

· PERS Pension Plan (3% @ 50 for Classic Members.;2.7% @ 57 for PEPRA Members (hired after 1/1/13)

· Uniform Allowance: $1,000 for full-time,sworn Police Officers per fiscal year and is non-PERSable for PEPRA members

· Deferred Compensation Plans are available.

· Vacation and Sick Leave accrual benefits.

· 15 paid Holidays; Funeral, Medical, Family & Personal Leave benefits

· Overtime On Call, Court Time, Field Training, Relief Shift, Graveyard Shift, and Bilingual Incentive Pay 

· Longevity Pay is granted after completion of 5 years at 2%, 10 years at 4%, 15 years at 6%, 20 years at 8%, and 25+ years at 10%.

· Mileage Allowance & Business Travel expense reimbursement per Travel Policy. Please refer to the Sebastopol Police Officers' Association (SPOA) Memorandum of Understanding for a comprehensive list of benefits and services at  https://www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us/City-Government/Departments-Services/Administrative-Services-Department/Employee-Benefits.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: The City of Sebastopol is a small, semi-urban community located in California on the western edge of the Santa Rosa plain. It is 50 miles north of San Francisco, 8 miles west of Santa Rosa, 10 miles from Bodega Bay, and about 15 miles from the Russian River. The City, incorporated in 1902, currently has a population of about 7,800 people and serves a trade area population in excess of 50,000 people. The City produces the majority of the world's supply of Gravenstein apples and a significant volume of grapes used to curate high-quality wines. Sebastopol is also the gateway to the popular Russian River and its surrounding redwood forests, as well as Bodega and Jenner's coastal recreation areas. Whether you live, work, or play here, or even if you are just passing through, you are a part of our community, and we welcome you.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Sebastopol Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency tasked with providing public safety services to our Sebastopol community. The department's mission is to provide a safe environment and enhance the quality of life in our community through exemplary public safety services. The department strives to be a model of excellence by providing professional public safety services with integrity and accountability and partnering with our community.

SELECTION PROCESS: It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to move on to the next phase in the recruitment process. Those who pass the initial review will be invited to a multiple-choice exam. Those who score the highest on the exam will move forward to an oral panel interview. Those who pass the oral panel interview will then move forward to the final selection interview with the Chief of Police.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. Please follow this link: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-sebastopol,complete the online application, and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM

The City of Sebastopol is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or have additional questions about the position should contact Danielle Oliveira from Muchmore Than Consulting at:  danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org 

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Recruitment Services Provided by, Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.