Park District Peace Officer — Community Safety Leader

California East Bay Regional Parks; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking permit for EBRPD parks

Employee discounts for park amenities

Medical, dental, and retirement (CalP“

Job summary

California East Bay Regional Parks is seeking a POST-certified peace officer to join our Police Department. You will serve in a large park system covering Alameda and Contra Costa counties, providing police services, public assistance, and community outreach.

You will enforce laws, investigate incidents, prepare court cases, and support public safety across 73 parks. A POST Basic Certificate and eligibility for citizenship are required, with a strong emphasis on community policing and

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California POST Basic Certificate.
• Ability to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents.
• Must be at least 21 years old and a citizen of the United States or eligible for citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a peace officer and perform a wide variety of police services and public assistance.
• Assist park visitors and other park employees.
• Enforce all laws and ordinances, issuing warnings and citations as needed.
• Investigate traffic accidents and take injury reports.
• Prepare cases for court and testify as necessary.
• Provide information to the public regarding park lands and facilities.

Skills

Public service mindset

Excellent communication

Community policing

Education

POST Basic Certificate

Job description

California East Bay Regional Parks is seeking a POST-certified peace officer to join our Police Department. You will serve in a large park system covering Alameda and Contra Costa counties, providing police services, public assistance, and community outreach.

You will enforce laws, investigate incidents, prepare court cases, and support public safety across 73 parks. A POST Basic Certificate and eligibility for citizenship are required, with a strong emphasis on community policing and