State Fair Police Officer - Seasonal (State Fair Police Officer (Sea)

CA Exposition and State Fair · Sacramento County

Salary: $27 – $35 per month

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview. Under general supervision of the Chief of Police at the California Exposition & State Fair, and as a temporary employee, incumbents will perform the duties of an operational Peace Officer [Penal Code 830.2(i)] at the annual California Exposition & State Fair as well as all other events held and operated on the facility grounds. Incumbent will provide and assist in the safety and security of staff, vendors, contractors and the general public through the enforcement of all laws and regulations and to conduct and complete other related duties for the orderly operation of the facility. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. • Applicants must possess a valid POST Basic Certificate and/or other government certification recognized by POST and acceptable to the Department to allow the applicant to operate as a solo Peace Officer as authorized under Penal Code. • Be of sound moral and ethical character sufficient to pass a comprehensive background investigation. • Possess adequate physical fitness and health to pass medical clearance examination. • Participation in DMV Pull Notice Program. • May require Drug Testing Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Applicants must possess a valid POST Basic Certificate and/or other government certification recognized by POST and acceptable to the Department to allow the applicant to operate as a Solo Peace Officer as authorized under Penal Code. • Be of sound moral and ethical character sufficient to pass a comprehensive background investigation. • Possess effective written and verbal communication skills. • Possess adequate physical fitness and health to pass medical clearance examination. • Possess minimal computer skills to allow for the completion of reports and related paperwork. • Must possess a valid California driver's license • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to spend long shifts on foot, standing, and walking • Willingness to work in summer heat, winter cold, rain, and other harsh weather conditions
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Job Description and Duties

Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview.

Under general supervision of the Chief of Police at the California Exposition & State Fair, and as a temporary employee, incumbents will perform the duties of an operational Peace Officer [Penal Code 830.2(i)] at the annual California Exposition & State Fair as well as all other events held and operated on the facility grounds. Incumbent will provide and assist in the safety and security of staff, vendors, contractors and the general public through the enforcement of all laws and regulations and to conduct and complete other related duties for the orderly operation of the facility.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • Applicants must possess a valid POST Basic Certificate and/or other government certification recognized by POST and acceptable to the Department to allow the applicant to operate as a solo Peace Officer as authorized under Penal Code.
  • Be of sound moral and ethical character sufficient to pass a comprehensive background investigation.

  • Possess adequate physical fitness and health to pass medical clearance examination.

  • Participation in DMV Pull Notice Program.

  • May require Drug Testing

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Applicants must possess a valid POST Basic Certificate and/or other government certification recognized by POST and acceptable to the Department to allow the applicant to operate as a Solo Peace Officer as authorized under Penal Code.
  • Be of sound moral and ethical character sufficient to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
  • Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess adequate physical fitness and health to pass medical clearance examination.
  • Possess minimal computer skills to allow for the completion of reports and related paperwork.
  • Must possess a valid California driver's license
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to spend long shifts on foot, standing, and walking
  • Willingness to work in summer heat, winter cold, rain, and other harsh weather conditions

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CA Exposition and State Fair currently has 2 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 631 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.

Application timeline

This is a continuous filing that has been listed for 105 days since CA Public Jobs first observed it.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on July 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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