“WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SAFE COMMUNITY”

Working in partnership with our community we place high value in providing exceptional service while promoting Community Oriented Policing concepts.

The Cloverdale community is highly supportive of the police department and its personnel. We enjoy that small town atmosphere where the sense of "community" is felt by all. In addition, many close relationships continue to be forged with our business community, schools and service organizations. This type of community connection brings us a high level of job satisfaction. When you add in our great employees, up to date technology, and ongoing training opportunities, you can see why we love to work here.

The Police Department consists of a Police Chief, three Sergeants and ten sworn Officers. Non-sworn personnel consist of a Community Services Officer, Dispatch Supervisor, five Public Safety Dispatchers and a Police Records Technician. Current collateral assignments include a UAV Operator, UTV Operator, and a School Resource Officer.

The city utilizes a personal vehicle program whereby each officer is assigned a vehicle. Officers who reside in the city are allowed to take the vehicle home.

If you are highly motivated with a strong commitment to provide friendly customer service, we ask that you share your talents by joining us in our mission of engaging and protecting the community.

ABOUT THE CITY:

Cloverdale is a general law city of approximately 8,800 in population within its boundaries, and a service population of 16,000. The city of Cloverdale is located in the northern portion of Sonoma County, 80 miles north of San Francisco, along the Russian River on U.S. 101. It is within minutes of fishing, camping, golf, picnicking, hunting, swimming, and boating. Lake Sonoma is only a 10-minute drive from the city. Cloverdale has a City Manager/Council form of government with a five-member council.

JOB DUTIES:

Cloverdale Police Officers are considered generalists, and their duties encompass all aspects of law enforcement from initial response to investigation and case closure. Community- Based Policing activities are integrated into these traditional activities.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Patrols an assigned area by car, bicycle, or on foot to observe, investigate, and report suspicious and hazardous conditions; and apprehends and arrests law violators

• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.

• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances and gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; and complete case reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ACADEMY GRADUATE: Persons will be considered as candidates when they have successfully completed a California POST approved Basic Academy within the last three years, and if selected, will be appointed as a Police Officer at the first step in the salary schedule.

• LATERAL ENTRY: Possess or be eligible to possess a California POST Basic Certificate, issued by POST; currently or within the last twelve months, be employed for a minimum of one year as a California Peace Officer as defined by Penal Code Section 830.1. If selected, may be appointed at a higher step in salary schedule.

• EDUCATION: Graduation from high school, GED is acceptable. Desirable to have a minimum of 30 college credits.

• AGE: Be at least twenty-one years old at time of appointment.

• WEIGHT: Proportional to height.

• VISUAL ACUITY: Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in both eyes and must be corrected to 20/20. Normal color vision.

• STRENGTH/AGILITY: Possess sufficient strength and agility necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer.

• LICENSE: Must have a valid Class 3 California Driver’s License at time of appointment.

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