Police Officer Trainee (199A)

City of Oakland • Oakland, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is seeking qualified candidates to apply immediately for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Oakland Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees. The ideal candidate will possess the education and experience demonstrating 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 desire 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. The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited U.S. high school or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must be 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy (six months in duration).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License to operate an automobile at the time of application.
• May not have any felony convictions or other misdemeanor convictions that would prevent carrying a firearm.
• Must be U.S. citizens.
• Candidates may be screened out at any point in the process based on the position requirements.
• Minimum Passing NTN Written T-Score: Human Relations Video Score: 65%; Writing Score: 70%; Reading Score: 70%.
• PELLET-B written exam score of 45 or higher.
• Physical Agility Test / Work Sample Test Battery at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium with a minimum passing score of 320.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or certification may allow for waiver of selection components.
• Oakland residency and/or veteran's preference points are awarded.
• Specific bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin may be required for selective certification to certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure.
• Deal effectively and fairly with residents and co-workers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED