Police Officer Trainee (199C)

City of Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

CalPERS pension

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of Oakland is hiring Police Officer Trainees for the Oakland Police Department. Ideal candidates show motivation, fairness, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced urban environment. City benefits are provided as part of the package.

After academy completion, officers receive annual step increases; benefits include CalPERS pension, vacation/sick/holiday leave, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, employee assistance, and deferred compensation.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited U.S. high school or GED.
• Candidates must be 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy (six months duration).
• Driver's License: valid license required to operate a vehicle at application time.
• Criminal Record: no felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors that would prevent carrying a firearm.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join Oakland Police Department?

The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the City's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

The Oakland Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees. The ideal candidate will have the education and experience that demonstrate personal motivation, interest in others, and the ability to deal effectively and fairly with residents and co-workers. The ideal candidate will be able to identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure, and want to work in a fast-paced, urban environment.

After successful completion of the academy, Police Officers receive step increases on an annual basis and may reach the top step after five years. Immediate benefits include city-paid health and dental insurance for employees and dependents. Upon graduation from the academy, the benefits package includes a pension provided by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS); vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays; education tuition reimbursement; life insurance; employee assistance program; and deferred compensation plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Diploma from an accredited U.S. high school or G.E.D. certificate.
• Age: Candidates must be 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy, which is six months in duration.
• Driver's License: Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License to operate an automobile at the time of application.
• Criminal Record: Candidates may not have any felony convictions or other misdemeanor convictions that would prevent carrying a firearm.
• Citizenship: Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Candidates may be screened out at any point in the process based on the position requirements.

The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to waive selection components of individuals based on prior experience or certification.