Police Officer Recruit – POST Academy Sponsorship

California East Bay Regional Parks; California; On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

CalPERS pension

POST training sponsorship

Job summary

The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department seeks a Police Officer Recruit, an entry-level, non-sworn position to attend the POST Basic Training Academy in California and gain Peace Officer status after completion.

Selected applicants join a team serving 25 million annual visitors across 73 parks, with opportunities in Air Support, Marine, K-9, Special Enforcement, Investigations, and a 24-hour Communications Center. This role leads to appointment as a sworn officer.

Qualifications

• Must meet current POST Peace Officer Standards as set by POST.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident eligible to apply within 3 years of employment.
• Education: High School graduation or GED; 24 college units/36 quarter units; plus two years Active Duty Military service.

Responsibilities

• Attend California Basic Academy to gain POST-certified peace officer status.
• Attend department orientation and participate in academy and field training.
• Potential appointment as sworn Police Officer after POST completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

POST standards

Citizenship requirements

High school diploma or GED

Military service credit

Age 20.5+

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department seeks a Police Officer Recruit, an entry-level, non-sworn position to attend the POST Basic Training Academy in California and gain Peace Officer status after completion.

Selected applicants join a team serving 25 million annual visitors across 73 parks, with opportunities in Air Support, Marine, K-9, Special Enforcement, Investigations, and a 24-hour Communications Center. This role leads to appointment as a sworn officer.