Police Apprentice (PT)

Salary : $20.57 - $25.00 Hourly

Location : Vacaville, CA

Job Type : PART-TIME

Job Number : 02269

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2026 5 : 30 PM Pacific

ABOUT OUR JOB

The City of Vacaville is recruiting for Police Apprentice (PT). This is an intern-level, part-time, non-safety position within the Police Department. Police Apprenticeswork part-time and / or on an as-needed basis while pursuing their Associate and / or Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to :

• Perform administrative tasks in support of the Police Department operations
• Complete small, ad hoc projects as assigned
• Take police reports for select crimes, such as bicycle theft, auto theft and burglary
• Mark and coordinate the towing of abandoned vehicles
• Enforce parking regulations by issuing citations
• Perform traffic and pedestrian control as directed
• Participate in crime prevention activities, including neighborhood watch meetings and school or community presentations
• Maintain records and retrieve information
• Attend evening and / or weekend training sessions
• Perform related duties as required

Our Police Apprentice position offers a structured opportunity to gain hands-on experience and specialized training within the Police Department. Apprentices rotate through various units every three to four months, receiving focused instruction aligned with each unit's functions. This rotational experience supports cross-department collaboration and provides exposure to a range of law enforcement career paths.

In addition to the typical duties, the following specialized areas and duties may be assigned including, but not limited to :

Records : Assist with front counter operations, data entry, document transportation, citation sign-offs and vehicle release processing.

Evidence : Assist with evidence intake, storage and transportation for external testing, as well as evidence purging and retention tracking. Support evidence call-outs as needed.

T raffic : Support vehicle abatement activities, provide traffic control at events and collision scenes, assist with DUI checkpoints and support traffic-related data tracking.

C rime-Free Multi-Housing (within the Community Response Unit) : Conduct compliance checks and inspections at crime-free apartment complexes, conduct business checks, complete data entry, prepare statistical reports and assist with basic crime analysis.

Administration : Assist various Police Department divisions, including Recruitment, Training, Alarms and Billing, Crime Prevention / Analysis and Community Outreach. Support outreach events, training exercises and recruitment activities, and assist with updating and improving department forms.

Cadet Program : Assist with training Volunteer Police Cadets; serve as a liaison for equipment issuance and building access; prepare meeting materials; and support the organization of the annual Solano Cadet Academy and training of Cadet Program leadership.

A complete job description for this position can be viewed here.

ABOUT YOU

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Current enrollment in an accredited college or university and taking a minimum of 12 units towards an Associate and / or Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.0 GPA required at the time of hire and continued employment.

Experience : Some public contact work experience is required. Community organization experience is desirable. Police Cadet / Explorer experience is preferred.

Certification : A California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

Other : Must be at least 18 years old by the start of employment. Participation in the part-time Police Apprentice program is limited to a maximum of 4 years. Failure to maintain the educational attendance requirements will result in release from the program.

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 before 5 : 30 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

IMPORTANT : Copy (clear and legible) of the following document must be attached at the time of application :

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT : Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address that you check regularly.

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Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo the following including, but not limited to : a thorough background investigation, Livescan (FBI / DOJ fingerprint review), a complete medical exam and DMV driving record review.

The City of Vacaville is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month

Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.

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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Your experience and education should relate to your application.The information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated to determine the best-qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be specific in your responses. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

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Will you be at least 18 years of age by February 17, 2026?

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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

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Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking a minimum of 12 units towards an Associate and / or Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.0 GPA? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of an unofficial transcript to your application showing enrolled courses and GPA. Failure to do so may result in being rejected due to not meeting the minimum qualifications.

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A valid California Driver's License is required for this position. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

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Do you have prior experience as a Police Cadet / Explorer? If yes, provide the name of the agency and the dates of participation.

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This position requires some public contact work experience. Briefly describe your work experience that meets this requirement. Your experience should relate to your application.

Required Question