Job Description
Description The City of Antioch is a full-service municipal agency serving a population of more than 115,000 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 $182,736 - $222,096 annually, commensurate with experience. Month Salary DOQ/E $15,228 - $18,508 | 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 Longevity Education Incentive RECRUITMENT PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS Recruitment will be open through June 7, 2026. Candidate screening will begin on June 8, and finalists will be invited to an interview/assessment center process scheduled for June 25, 2026. This is a confidential search process, if you have any questions regarding the position, contact recruitment consultant, Joseph Kreins at 707-333-6858. All applicants are required to submit a complete application and supplemental questions, failure to submit your response to questions will be considered a withdrawal from the recruitment process. RESUMES AND ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS 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 Under general supervision, plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the activities of an assigned patrol shift or other major unit of the Police Department. Participates as a member of the Department's Management Team. Exercises direct supervision over sworn and non-sworn personnel. Examples of Duties REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Participate in the planning, organizing and development of operational procedures relating to a major unit of the Police Department. Supervise the activities of assigned personnel and day-to-day operations as the shift Watch Commander or Bureau Manager. Direct and assist in the training development of subordinate personnel. Assume responsibility for specialized assignments, as directed, e.g., SWAT. Prepare recommendations for budget and personnel needs. Coordinate police activities with other units in the Police Department, City departments and divisions. Coordinate functions of the