The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Starting income ranging from $4,238.93 to $5,152.46 per month based on skills, training, certifications and years of experience, with regular, incremental pay increases
- Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, choice of 457 Deferred Compensation plans
- Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Salary incentives and add-ons, including bilingual, certificate and shift-differential pay, as well as paid holiday-in-lieu
- Paid Career Development, including City-provided training & professional advancement opportunities
POSITION
Perform routine non-hazardous police office activities. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
** These positions work alternate shifts which will cover a 24-hour operation. Successful applicants may be required to work alternative hours, which may include swing shift, graveyard shift, including weekends and/or holidays. **
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Ideal Candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of Law Enforcement organizational structure. The Ideal Candidate will also possess good communication, customer conflict resolution skills, and writing skills, as well as be competent with computers and related software, e.g., report management, and MS Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge of principles, codes, regulations and laws governing records management of a police department. Additionally, the Ideal Candidate will have a strong work ethic, ability to multitask, prioritize, knowledge of complex filing systems, and be available for shift work.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Process and maintain a variety of police records, files, forms, and manuals. Issues, receives, types, and processes various applications, permits, and other forms; processes warrants, permits, and citations; collects and processes fees and charges. Entries and modifications into a state and nationwide system. Processes police reports including receiving, reviewing, copying, distributing, filing, and making corrections as applicable. Logs subpoenas; collects, posts, and distributes department mail. Answers a multi-line telephone system, providing information or routing calls to appropriate individuals. Greets the general public, giving information on the department and answering routine questions. Types, proofreads, and processes a variety of documents including general correspondence, memos, and legal documents. Operates standard office equipment including computer remote terminals. Creates and maintains files and databases. Provides fingerprint services for applicants and voluntary bookings. Performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
File routine reports and correspondence; perform general clerical duties using typewriter and word processor. Respond to citizen requests for information and assistance. Complete minor reports as required. Retrieve and input data into computer terminal. Receive calls and take messages. Accumulate data and prepare monthly statistical reports. Process requests for copies of reports from both citizens and other criminal justice agencies. Inventory supplies and order when necessary. Process monies and fees via the cash register, prepare licenses and permits, prepare and issue bills, complete citation sign-offs. Prepare correspondences to victims of crime. Complete and prepare background and record checks. Process voluntary bookings and court ordered registrations. Perform fingerprinting and Live Scan digital printing. Assist in the transportation of property and evidence. Assist in preparation for the auction of property. Purge files. Provide relief for full-time Community Services Officers. Regular and consistent attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year of general administrative office work experience OR six (6) months of administrative office work in a law enforcement agency. Prefer experience with substantial public interaction.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license required upon hire.
APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695. Recruitment is Open Until Filled. First review of applications scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025. Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.
The City will also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check will include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointment authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the City will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
Employees hired into this position shall refrain from the use of all tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco products) during the term of their employment with the City of Woodland.
Employees hired into this position may be required to work alternate shifts which cover a 24-hour operation, including swing shift, graveyard shift, including weekends and/or holidays.
Virtual panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for week of December 8, 2025.
SALARY
$4,238.93 - $5,152.46 /month
$1,956.43 - $2,378.06 /bi-weekly
$24.46 - $29.73/hour
BENEFITS
Future COLAs:
1% increase effective January 2026 (contingency applies).
Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members). The City does not participate in social security
Deferred Comp:
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth)
Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Allowance for 2025 and 2026: $2,808.66 per month
Dental/Vision:
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Insurance
LTD:
Wage protection for long-term disabilities
Life Insurance:
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Supplemental Benefits:
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, Cancer and Accident Only insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available
Vacation:
6.7 hours per month for the first three years
Sick Leave:
10 hours per month
Holidays:
8.3 hours per month of vacation leave in lieu of holiday time off
Bilingual Pay:
$200 per month for employees designated bilingual
Certificate Pay:
Additional 2.5% for a Bachelor’s degree
Shift Differential Pay:
Additional 2% for employees regularly assigned to work Swing Shift or an additional 3% for employees regularly assigned to work Graveyard.
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
