By Phillip Pesola–
With pay ranging from $15 to $47 per hour, plus benefits, the City of Citrus Heights is currently hiring for several law enforcement, civil engineering and facility trainee positions.
Police Officer Reserve. The Citrus Heights Police Department is looking for reserve police officers to assist full-time officers and work on various assignments within the department. Pay ranges from $15-45 per hour. Reserve officers will work on a temporary, part-time basis, for at least 16 hours per month and at most 960 hours per fiscal year. One day of training per month is required. No experience is required, but applicants must be 21 years of age and have completed at least California P.O.S.T. Module III. (See job posting)
Police Officer. The Citrus Heights Police Department is hiring full-time police officers, at a rate of $36-45 per hour. Some of the special assignments available include investigations, SWAT, drone piloting, and crisis negotiations. Benefits listed in the job posting include CalPERS retirement, up to 240 hours of annual leave, family dental, family vision, and life insurance, plus four weeks of consecutive paid time off per year as a “mini-sabbatical” for full-time patrol officers. There is also an on-duty workout program. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, and have graduated from a P.O.S.T. Academy or have one year of law enforcement experience, including six months of recent patrol experience. (See job posting)
Assistant/Associate Engineer. The City of Citrus Heights is looking to hire a full-time Assistant and/or Associate Engineer. The positions start at $34-$47 per hour, based on experience. These positions will involve managing maintenance of the city’s infrastructure, including working with plans, estimates, bids and permits. These positions may be called on to provide emergency assistance outside of business hours. Requirements listed in the job posting for these positions include one year experience in a field related to civil engineering, an ability to communicate engineering concepts effectively, and an ability to work with consultants, contractors, and developers. Benefits include CalPERS retirement, 136 hours of leave annually, and family dental, family vision, and life insurance.
Senior Civil Engineer. The city is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer who will work to enhance the city’s infrastructure, and review, design, and oversee implementation of capital improvement program projects, including roadway, traffic, lighting, drainage, and pavement management. This position pays $98,980-$123,613 per year, based on experience. Requirements include five years professional experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering or a related field. According to the job posting, benefits include CalPERS retirement, 136 hours of leave annually, family dental, family vision, and life insurance. This position closes on July 31. (See job posting)
Facility Attendant Trainee. The city is also hiring part-time facility attendant trainee, with pay listed at $15 per hour. The trainee will typically work less than 29 hours per week and will prepare the Citrus Heights Community Center and City Hall facilities for use by private parties and community groups. Tasks include setting up and taking down tables and chairs, janitorial duties, audio-video set-up, and other related tasks. Completion of high school, possession of a driver’s license, and one-year of related experience is listed as minimum qualifications. (See job posting)
