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The City of Pleasanton is seeking Police Officers for the Police Department. The role involves responding to and investigating criminal activities, requiring a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a Basic Certificate from P.O.S.T. Candidates are encouraged to apply online through the City of Pleasanton's job opportunities page.
The City of Pleasanton is seeking Police Officers for the Police Department.
CONTACT A RECRUITER: if you would like to schedule a ride along, have questions, or learn more about the process of joining the City of Pleasanton Police Department:
(925) 931-5210 ppdrecruiting@cityofpleasantonca.gov
If you recently graduated from the Academy, apply here: Academy Graduate
If you have not attended the Academy and would like to become a Police Officer, apply here: Police Recruit
The Pleasanton Police Department is committed to protecting life, preventing crime, and enhancing the quality of life in our community. The department is organized into three divisions: the Operations Division, the Investigations Division, and the Support Services Division.
The department offers collateral assignments including SWAT, K-9, Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), among others.
For more information about the Pleasanton Police Department, visit the Join Pleasanton! website.
For information about the City of Pleasanton, visit the City of Pleasanton website.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. required; college coursework in criminology or related field desirable.
Age: Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
Certification: Basic Certificate from P.O.S.T. required at the time of appointment.
Vision/Hearing: 20/100 uncorrected vision, correctable to 20/30, normal color vision, and no significant hearing loss.
License: Valid Class C California driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Background: Satisfactory background investigation; no serious criminal convictions.
Pre-Employment Testing: Drug, medical, psychological, and polygraph exams. Candidates must have one year of law enforcement experience and a current P.O.S.T. certificate, or apply as an Academy Graduate if less experienced.
Additional: SB 960 allows non-citizens to apply if legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Women, minorities, and military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Apply online at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov, select "Job Opportunities".
Applicants will be notified of examination dates via email. The process includes a review of minimum qualifications, assessments, interviews, and other steps. Dates are tentative and subject to change.