Police Officer (Lateral)

East Bay Regional Park District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to join their team. This role involves serving the public and providing essential police services across a vast area, ensuring safety and accessibility for millions of visitors. With a strong focus on professional development, the position offers opportunities for growth through training and teamwork. Enjoy meaningful work that directly impacts the community, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and incentives for bilingual skills. If you are passionate about public service and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement via CalPERS

Incentive Pay for Bilingual Skills

Free Parking Permits

Employee Discounts for Park Amenities

Qualifications

• Valid California POST Basic Certificate and completion of POST-specific field training.
• Relevant law enforcement experience and U.S. citizenship or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a peace officer providing police services and public assistance.
• Engage in community policing and problem-solving.

Skills

Public Service

Community Policing

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Units

California POST Basic Certificate

Tools

California Driver's License

Job description

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The Position

The East Bay Regional Park District's Police Department serves over 25 million annual visitors across 73 parks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, covering 1,750 square miles. We are a POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 71 sworn officers, offering units such as Air Support, Marine, Equestrian, K-9, Special Enforcement, Investigations, and a 24-hour Communications Center. We invite you to continue your career with us, valuing professional development and community service.

What You'll Be Doing: Under general supervision, often independently, you'll serve as a peace officer, providing police services and public assistance aligned with our mission.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys public service and values accessible recreation and open space;
• Is personable and an excellent communicator, understanding community policing principles.

Reasons You May Love This Job:

• Meaningful work connected to our mission;
• Professional growth through training and development;
• Challenging daily problem-solving and teamwork;
• Benefits including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and retirement via CalPERS;
• Incentive pays for bilingual skills, POST certification, and education;
• Free parking permits and employee discounts for park amenities.

Our Values:

• Respect, Resilience, Relationships, Responsiveness, Transparency.

Selection Process: Applications meeting minimum qualifications are reviewed by a panel. The best candidates are contacted for testing. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Background, psychological, and medical evaluations are part of the process. The probation period is 12 months.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid California POST Basic Certificate, proof of completion of POST-specific field training, U.S. citizenship or eligible for citizenship, at least 21 years old, high school diploma or GED plus college units, and relevant law enforcement experience.

Additional Requirements: Valid California driver’s license, clean background, physical and mental fitness, willingness to work varied shifts, and possibly higher pay based on experience and education.

Application Materials: Online application, POST certificate, and supplemental questions. Apply before the deadline, and ensure your profile is updated if previously registered. Applications are only accepted online.