The City of Antioch is a full-service municipal agency serving a population of more than 114,000 residents. The Police Department is authorized a sworn staff of 115 officers and 35 non-sworn employees, which includes Dispatchers, Community Services Officers and Administrative Support staff. The department is comprised of two divisions: Support Services and Field Services. The Field Services Division includes Patrol, Community Engagement, and Traffic Bureaus. The Support Services Division consists of Administration, Dispatch, Investigations, Special Operations, and Records. Antioch is the only city in Contra Costa County with its own animal shelter and services, both of which also fall under the purview of the police department.
Our Police Department is located in downtown Antioch, near the Marina, in a 67,000 square foot facility. It features an indoor firing range, weight training/exercise room, and community meeting room that also serves as the city’s primary Emergency Operations Center when necessary. Officers may work in a variety of assignments including Patrol, Traffic, Community Engagement Unit, Investigations, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation, Field Training, and K-9. Assignments for our non-sworn staff varies as well, with assignments in Administration, Secured Records, Crime Analysis, Dispatch and Investigations. Community Services Officers can also be assigned to Evidence, Custody, Training, CSI, and the Front Counter. Most of Antioch’s training is conducted in-house. Officers with special expertise may apply for and become instructors. These officers provide training in the areas of first aid, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operation, tactical communications, cultural awareness and much more.
As we continue to grow and welcome new members, we proudly maintain a culture professionalism, dedication, inclusion and pride of each other and our community.
SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION
The salary range for this position is $204,648 - $248,748 annually, commensurate with experience. Effective the first full pay period after September 1, 2024, an across the board increase of 3% shall be implemented for all classifications in the bargaining unit.
Month Salary DOQ/E $17,054 - $20,729 | Collective Bargaining Representation: Antioch Police Sworn Management Association | Benefits:- Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
- Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 3% @ 50, PEPRA Members 2.7% @ 57
- 457 Deferred Compensation Option
- Life Insurance
RESUMES MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOUR RESUME IS NOT ATTACHED OR YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. This is a confidential search process. If you have any questions regarding this position, contact consultant, Joseph Kreins at 707-333-6858.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Plans, directs, supervises, controls and coordinates the activities of one of two divisions (Field Service or Support Services) within the Department. Acts as part of the Departmental Management Team and may act as Chief of Police in their absence. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over sworn and civilian departmental employees.