Join a strong team of talented professionals dedicated to their work in a law enforcement department that’s just the right size to get ahead and build your career. Advancement is just waiting to be earned.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) extends a special opportunity to pursue a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement with one of the best police agencies in the State. Working as a Police Officer; every day on the job is different. Dealing with a wide variety of people in different situations, Oakland’s police officers quickly analyze and solve problems and use their excellent people skills to defuse conflict and confrontation whenever possible. When a crisis emergency occurs, they are supported by state-of-the-art equipment, systems and command leadership.
Our agency is large enough to also offer lateral and promotional advancements. The opportunities for entry level and advancement are more than you think, including:

·  K-9 Unit
·  Helicopter Patrol
·  Tactical Operations Teas (S.W.A.T.)
·  Traffic Enforcement & Investigation
·  Narcotics Enforcement
·  Youth or Community Services
·  Criminal Investigations
·  Vice Control
·  Police Officer Trainee

Duties and Responsibilities

·  Patrol the city’s commercial, industrial and residential districts, working closely with the community and other public safety agencies to preserve the peace and promote public safety.

·  Document activities in written reports and statements, and provide court testimony.

·  Investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery, assault, and vandalism.