Police Captain (20731379)

The City of Dixon is a vibrant and growing community located along I-80 in eastern Solano County, approximately 21 miles southwest of Sacramento and 65 miles northeast of San Francisco. Dixon offers convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento region, and the many recreational opportunities of Northern California, including the  Sierra Nevada mountains. With a population of approximately 20,000 residents, Dixon maintains a strong sense of community and small-town character while continuing to experience steady residential and commercial growth. The community consistently demonstrates strong support for public safety, with recent surveys reflecting more than 85 percent community approval of local police services. Dixon is a full-service city providing Administrative, Public Works, Engineering, Development Services, Recreation, and Public
Safety services. The City employs approximately 135 full-time staff members and operates with a General Fund budget of  approximately $34 million.

Dixon offers an excellent quality of life with relatively affordable housing compared to many parts of California, a family-oriented atmosphere, and close proximity to major
universities including the University of California, Davis and CSU Sacramento. The combination of these factors makes Dixon an exceptional place to live, work, and serve. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City’s ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations.