Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Greenfield is located in the heart of the Salinas Valley, formed by the Gabilan Mountains range to the east and the Santa Lucia Mountains range to the west.

If you would like more information about the City of Greenfield or our local community, please call or write us. CITY HALL 599 El Camino Real P.O. Box 127 Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-5591 FAX 831-674-3149 POLICE DEPARTMENT 599 El Camino Real P.O. Box 306 Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-5111 FAX 831-674-3747 PUBLIC WORKS 920 Walnut Avenue Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-2635 FAX 831-674-3259

The City of Greenfield is located in the heart of California's Salinas Valley in southern Monterey County, nestled between the Gabilan mountain range to the east and the Santa Lucia range to the west. The mountains provide visual relief from spreading urban development and agricultural uses on the valley floor. Salinas, the county seat, is located 35 miles to the north. Soledad and Gonzales are located 8 and 17 miles north, respectively. King City is located 11 miles to the south. Greenfield has a current growing population of 17,300 residents, with an incorporated area of 1.7 square miles. Greenfield is centered in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world. Known as the “Salad Bowl of the World,” 80% of the lettuce grown in the United States is from the Salinas Valley and over $2 billion worth of fruits and vegetables are shipped annually across the United States and abroad. The area around Greenfield is also the heart of Monterey County’s premier wine grape growing region due to favorable soils and climate with over twenty vineyards and wineries within a thirty mile radius. Vineyards, wineries, and wine tasting rooms continue to expand throughout the region. U.S. Highway 101 U.S. Highway 101 is one of two primary north/south routes for traffic between the San Francisco Bay area and Southern California, the other being Interstate 5 located 40 miles to the east. For traffic traveling to and from the Monterey Bay area, it is the primary north/south route – with 70,000 vehicles a day travelling along U.S. Highway 101 through Greenfield each day. These travelers include long-haul truckers, local/regional produce companies, commuters

Employment applications are available at the City of Greenfield, City Hall, 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927; or if online click Employment Applications.

A resume is usually not required, but check the requirements on each individual job announcement to determine whether a resume is required. A resume can also be helpful as it gives you the opportunity to further highlight your qualifications.

Employment applications are available at the City of Greenfield:
City Hall
599 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927

They are also

A resume is usually not required, but check the requirements on each individual job announcement to determine whether a resume is required. A resume can also be helpful as it gives you the opportunity to further highlight your qualifications.

You can mail it to:
City of Greenfield
599 El Camino Real
P.O. Box 127
Greenfield, CA 93927

You can also drop it by

No, we are only able to file your application with the specific position you applied for. However, we keep your application for that specific position for 6 months.

No, you must apply for each position separately. This ensures that department heads for each position have access to your application.

Descriptions for all of our jobs are listed on our

For information on salaries and benefits,

Turn around time will depend upon the magnitude of the proposed improvement and the completeness of the application. Permit applications are reviewed once every week. Please allow up to 1 week for review and issuance.

The encroachment permit or a copy thereof shall be kept at the site of the work and must be shown to any representative of the City or any law enforcement officer on demand. Work shall be suspended if permit is not at job site as provided.

Yes, you can contact the inspection line at 831-674-2635 24 hours prior to, during all phases of construction and upon completion of the project. Please reference your permit number when requesting an inspection

A fix-it ticket can be signed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., except for holidays

If your vehicle was impounded because it was abandoned, a traffic hazard or the driver was arrested, you can obtain a release from the Police Department. There is a $100 charge for all vehicle release forms.

If your vehicle was impounded for expired registration, all DMV fees must be paid, prior to release. Please bring your DMV paperwork and receipt.

If your vehicle was impounded because it was being driven by an unlicensed driver or someone with a suspended driver's license, it will be impounded for 30-days, per California Vehicle Code section 14602.6. In order to get a vehicle release form you must:
- Someone with a valid driver's license must also be present.
- The registered owner must be present with valid identification.
- You must present a valid registration or receipt of fees paid.
- You must show proof of current insurance for the vehicle.

During normal business hours, you can

You may submit a written request for review at the Police Station. If this is denied, you may submit an appeal to the

You must contact the local traffic court to appear or file a written response, prior to the scheduled appearance date on the citation.

Traffic accident reports should be available in about 2 weeks. You must pay a fee for the report and request a copy of the completed report at the

California Vehicle Code Section 14602.6 provides that an officer may impound a vehicle when the driver either has a suspended or revoked driver’s license, or has never been issued a license. A vehicle that has been so impounded shall be impounded for 30 days. The registered owner, or lien holder, of an impounded vehicle is entitled to have an impound hearing within 10 days of notification to determine if the vehicle is eligible to be released earlier than the mandatory 30 days. An impounded vehicle is eligible for early release to the registered owner under the following circumstances:
- If the person who was driving at the time of impound obtains a driver’s license or gets their suspended or revoked license reinstated, and there is proof of insurance for the driver or vehicle.
- If the vehicle was being driven by an unlicensed employee of a business establishment, such as a parking garage or repair garage.
- If the vehicle is a stolen vehicle. In this case, it would be helpful if the registered owner brought any documentation, witnesses, or other information that will assist you in presenting your case.

If your situation meets any of these circumstances, you may attend an impound hearing to see if your vehicle is eligible for release. Bring all of the documentation and evidence to prove your case. Impound hearings are held by appointment with the Traffic Sergeant. The lien holder, or finance company, of an impounded vehicle may pick up the vehicle the tow yard, after obtaining a vehicle release form from the police Department ($100) They must sign a promise not to release the vehicle to the registered owner for the same 30-day period for which the vehicle was impounded.

Lien holders are still liable for all fees and storage charges except for the police department administrative fee. Lien holders must bring all documentation showing that they are the legal owner, and repossession paperwork. Car rental agencies do not need repossession paperwork.

The Greenfield Police Department is committed to working with the population it serves by maximizing accessibility, transparency, inclusiveness and believes the CPA will increase police awareness, dispel suspicions and misconceptions, and increase police and community rapport.

Anyone who is over 18 years old, and a resident of Greenfield or the nearby area may participate. Applicants are carefully screened, must be free of any felony convictions, convictions of certain misdemeanor crimes, sign confidentiality and waiver agreements and successfully complete a background check.

The registration process will start soon, but you can

The class is free and open to residents who reside or work within or near Greenfield.

No, all participants are welcome. Class members may choose to watch or participate in some of the practical exercises.

Participants must commit to 11 of the 12 classes. In order to get the full benefit of the experience, it is important to be present for all phases. Those attending less than 11 sessions will receive recognition as a participant rather than Graduate.

Yes. You may obtain a permit from the

There is no legal requirement for a driver to report to their insurance company that they have been involved in a traffic accident. The normal procedure is for driver involved to inform their insurance company of the accident. Your insurance agent will then guide you through the process of filing a claim.

The accident report will have insurance information for all the parties involved. In the event the other driver does not notify their insurance company, you or your agent can forward a copy of the report to the insurance company.

No. The uniform patches issued by our department remains the property of the police department. Used patches are returned for replacement. When an employee leaves the department they must return the all issued equipment and items, to include uniform patches.

Penal Code Section 538(d), subsection (c) Any person who willfully wears, exhibits, or uses, or who willfully makes, sells, loans, gives, or transfers to another, any badge, insignia, emblem, device, or any label, certificate, card, or writing, which falsely purports to be authorized for the use of one who by law is given the authority of a peace officer, or which so resembles the authorized badge, insignia, emblem, device, label, certificate, card, or writing of a peace officer as would deceive an ordinary reasonable person into believing that it is authorized for the use of one who by law is given the authority of a peace officer, is guilty of a misdemeanor, except that any person who makes or sells any badge under the circumstances described in this subdivision is subject to a fine not to exceed $15,000.

Streets are considered public parking, therefore, vehicles parked on a city street are allowed as long as they have current and valid registration. Vehicle code limits parking to 72 hours, then the vehicle must be moved. If the vehicle is not moved after this time it will be considered abandoned and can be towed. This also includes the vehicles of the property owner.

If you see vandalism or another crime in progress and also see the people committing the crime you can call 911. Give the dispatcher the location, the suspect information/description and the type of tool used.

If you find a crime has been committed, and have no suspects in the area, you can call the non-emergency phone number 831-385-8311. You may also leave an anonymous

A non-injury accident only involves an exchange of license information, insurance information, names and phone numbers. If the vehicles are blocking the roadway and unable to be moved, call the non-emergency phone number at 831-385-8311.

An injury accident can be called in on 911. Give the location of the accident, number of vehicles involved and any additional information you can provide.

You can also download the Accident Report form and once completed return it to the Police Department during normal business hours. A Police Officer will take the information and contact you. Please be sure to leave a phone number or email address were the officer can contact you.

If you need to see a copy of your arrest record you need to go to the Sheriff's Department in the county in which you were arrested.

The phone company provides your location information to the police department, much like caller ID is provided in a private residence. The dispatcher may ask you to confirm you location information because sometimes the information provided is incorrect.

If you call 911 and then hang up the phone, the dispatcher will try to call your phone number. If there is no answer, they will send a Police Officer to your home.

The California Vehicle Code requires that any person driving a vehicle in public must be a licensed driver. The driver's license must be current and issued by the State of California or another State within the United States. If a vehicle is stopped and the driver does not have a license, the Vehicle Code requires a 30 day storage.

The vehicle can only be release after 30 days. The owner of the vehicle must show current registration, insurance and a valid driver's license to the Police Department, who will then issue a vehicle release form. There is a $100 fee for this form. The Police Department does not set the fees for towing or storage. These fees are set by the individual tow company.

You may also request to have a Vehicle Impound Hearing to try and get the vehicle released earlier. Either obtain the form from the Greenfield Police Department or download it once completed, return it to the Greenfield Police Department during normal business hours.

If you keep getting annoying "hang-up" phone calls, you can contact your local phone company to get information about caller ID and call blocking to block out the annoying phone calls.

To report a speeding vehicle in your neighborhood, get the vehicle license plate number and a vehicle description. If the problem is not a single vehicle, but an ongoing problem with multiple vehicles, you can call the non-emergency phone number at 831-385-8311 and request extra patrol checks in that area.

You may also leave an anonymous

If you see something suspicious or unusual in your neighborhood you can contact the Greenfield Police Department at 831-385-8311, the Non-Emergency Dispatch number. You can also report suspicious circumstances

The decision to install a burglar alarm is up to you. If you do choose to Install one, several factors have to be considered. When the alarm is activated you will need to send someone to meet with the officers. The officers can only check the perimeter of the building and will need a key holder to check the interior.

To get a copy of a police report contact Greenfield Police Department, Records Division at 674-5111. You can also

You can pick up an Administrative Review form at the Police Department
599 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927

You can also

To check on the status of your crime report, you can contact police records at 831-674-5111, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 pm. If you need to contact the officer that took the report, you can leave a message on the Records Division voice mail.

If you have been in an accident and need a copy of a police report, contact Greenfield Police Records at 831-674-5111. You can also download the police report request form return it to the Greenfield Police Department during normal business hours.

To make a citizens complaint or report outstanding service by an officer, you need to come into the Police Department. You can meet with the watch commander and fill out the proper forms. Remember to leave your phone number, email or some other way that we may contact you to ask question and to let you know about the outcome.

The department issues the following types of permits:
- Dance
- Parade
- Sound amplification (not permitted in residential areas)
- Special Event
- Vendor's license

You can apply for a permit at the

The Police Department has a policy regarding limited English proficiency. This policy includes surveying the needs of our local community. Approximately 90% of the residents of our city our Hispanic. Spanish is spoken by the majority of residents. We also have a portion of the community who are Indigenous Mexicans, who speak local dialects from the State of Oaxaca. This includes Trique, Mixteco Baja, Mixteco Central, and Zapotecas.

We have volunteer translators for the Indigenous languages. The personnel assigned to the front desk are bi-lingual in Spanish and English. We have also established minimum proficiency in Spanish for all Police Officers. The officers who do not speak Spanish are issued training material for basic Spanish Skills.

We have extensive information in English and Spanish available at the front desk, to include Citizen Complaint Forms in English and Spanish. The department is also committed to hiring personnel who are bi-lingual and bi-cultural, to better represent the members of our community.

Our charges include:
- Facility rental: $30/hour plus any cleaning fees
- Youth sports programs: $50/season (this is a new rate for fall) which includes insurance, uniforms, coaching staff and medals
- Zumba and other adult classes: $3/session

The budget pays for:
- $75,000 pays for maintenance contract with Lopez Landscaping
- $30,000 pays for staffing and supplies for city recreation programs (staffing costs run approximately $75,000, supplies $5,000)
- $3,000 pays for insurance sharing towards GL, WC, Excess Insurance and D&O, total cost is $10,000

The City pays for all capital projects with input from CCYSO and other stakeholders on needs, design, coordination and more. The City is also responsible for fertilizer, herbicide and gopher abatement. All have to be carefully timed.

Programs start from input from community residents regarding needs and wishes. A budget is set, staffing identified for programs and a start date is set. Publicity is achieved through word of mouth, a calendar of events circulated through utility bills, current participants, the website, flyers and communications through schools.

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