Police Officer - Lateral (Hiring Incentive Available!)

Salary : $72,264.00 - $92,232.00 Annually
Location : POLICE STATION - 1545 Poole Blvd, Yuba City
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00659
Department: Police
Division: Field Operations
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

The Position
The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for (Lateral) - Police Officers!

Are you an experienced officer? The City of Yuba City is currently offering a $45,000** Lateral Incentive!

• Available to Lateral Officers who successfully complete the hiring process with the City of Yuba City. The incentive would be paid in four (4) payments: The first payment of $12,500 will be made upon the successful hiring of the candidate. The second payment of $10,000 would be made upon successful completion of the field training program. The third payment of $12,500 would be made upon the successful completion of 18 months of full time employment with the City. The fourth and final payment of $10,000 would be made upon the successful completion of 36 months of employment with the City.

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations and does other related work.

Police Officers conduct preliminary crime scene investigations, prepare reports and work with citizens and youth in a variety of crime prevention and safety programs. The ideal candidate will have a sense of service, dedication, commitment to excellence and a mature approach to such a critical career field. The Yuba City Police Department is progressive, community oriented and a nationally recognized department. Ethics, leadership and a strong commitment to integrity are a must in this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to the completion of one year of recognized college coursework, preferably in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
Experience: One year of recent, full-time police officer experience in a recognized local law enforcement agency or one year of Level I reserve experience in the Yuba City Police Department. (Recent is defined as all or part of the experience has been within the last three years).

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid State of California driver's license and possession of a valid State of California POST Academy completion/Basic Certificate or equivalent which has been accepted by the State of California.
Important Information
FINAL FILING DATE: This recruitment is open continuous until filled.
Please note: You only need to submit one application to be considered in the applicant pool for this recruitment.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visitfor additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.

• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Video One-Way Interviews
• Speed Interviews
• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews
• Written Testing
• Physical Agility Testing - for Safety Positions

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 - 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Screening
• Medical Evaluation
• Reference Check

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

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• Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610
• Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993

About the City
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please click