Police Officer Trainee (200A)

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is hiring Police Officer Trainees for the Oakland Police Department. The department seeks candidates with education and experience demonstrating personal motivation, interest in others, and the ability to interact effectively and fairly with residents and coworkers. Candidates should be able to identify and resolve problems quickly under pressure and be interested in working in a fast-paced urban environment. Trainees who successfully complete the six-month academy may become Police Officers. After academy graduation, officers receive annual step increases and may reach the top step after five years. The selection process includes an application, written examination, physical ability test, oral examination, background investigation, polygraph, Chief’s Character Review and interview, and conditional medical and psychological examinations. Passing the oral examination and placement on an eligibility list do not guarantee employment.

Requirements

High school diploma from an accredited U.S. high school or a G.E.D. certificate.
Must be 21 years old upon graduation from the six-month academy.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile at the time of application.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must not have felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions that would prevent carrying a firearm.
Must pass the required selection assessments and, if selected, background investigation, polygraph, medical examination, and psychological examination.
Ability to communicate orally, interact effectively with others, and exercise judgment in response to job-related questions and hypothetical scenarios.
Candidates claiming Oakland residency preference must provide acceptable proof of Oakland residency at the oral examination.
Candidates claiming veterans’ preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214 at the oral examination.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or certification may be considered for waiving selection components.
Oakland residency and/or veteran status may qualify candidates for preference points.
Some positions may require demonstrated bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Benefits

City-paid health insurance for employees and dependents.
City-paid dental insurance for employees and dependents.
Pension through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) after academy graduation.
Vacation leave.
Sick leave.
Holidays.
Education tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Deferred compensation plan.
Annual step increases after academy completion; officers may reach the top step after five years.