Police Officer: Patrol, Investigation & Community Safety

City of Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Berkeley is recruiting for Police Officers with a focus on lateral entry, POST Academy completion, or recent POST certification. Officers perform a wide range of duties from patrol to investigations, with opportunities across multiple police-related functions.

Requirements include education milestones, valid California driver license, and the ability to meet physical, psychological, and background standards. Applications available via official channels with accommodations on request.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 college semester hours.
• POST Basic Academy completion within the last three years.
• POST Basic Certificate required for the Experienced level.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Investigate crimes, prevent and suppress crime, prepare cases and provide testimony.
• Perform patrol, traffic, detective or other police-related duties as assigned.

Education

60 college semester hours

POST Basic Academy

POST Basic Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Berkeley is recruiting for Police Officers with a focus on lateral entry, POST Academy completion, or recent POST certification. Officers perform a wide range of duties from patrol to investigations, with opportunities across multiple police-related functions.

Requirements include education milestones, valid California driver license, and the ability to meet physical, psychological, and background standards. Applications available via official channels with accommodations on request.