Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the City's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. The Oakland Police Department is currently recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Lateral). The ideal candidate will have the education and experience that demonstrate personal motivation, interest in others, and the ability to deal effectively and fairly with residents and co-workers. The ideal candidate will be able to identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure, and want to work in a fast-paced, urban environment. After successful completion of the academy, Police Officers receive step increases on an annual basis and may reach the top step after five years.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or High School graduate or G.E.D.
Have been employed as a police officer for at least one (1) year in a law enforcement agency within the last thirty-six (36) months and possess a current basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Applicants who meet and are successful in the completion of the Basic Course Waiver Process administered by California P.O.S.T.
Applicants who successfully completed a California Basic P.O.S.T. approved academy within the past twenty-four (24) months from date of application.
Maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment.
Successfully complete all OPD Training and the Field Training Officer program.
Be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
May not have any felony convictions.
Be U.S. citizens or legally eligible to work in the U.S. and have applied for citizenship.
Pass a background investigation.
Compliance with department medical and psychological standards.
Completion of a field training program with a law enforcement agency.
Completion of independent patrol duties as a solo patrol officer.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates who have been employed with a California law enforcement agency for at least two years and have an active California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate.
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure.
Work in a fast-paced, urban environment.

Benefits

City-paid health and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
Pension provided by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation leave.
Sick leave.
Holidays.
Education tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Deferred compensation plan.
14 paid holidays.
Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service.
Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.7% @ 57. Employees contribute 12% of pre-tax wages.
The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security.
Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans.
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year.
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan.
Flexible Spending Account.
Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.