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Space is limited and applicants must contact the OPD Recruiting Unit to reserve a space for the Police Officer Trainee exam. Please call (510) 238-3339 or complete the interest form on-line to reserve a testing space. Applicants must present picture identification and provide their social security number on the day of the examination to participate. Before starting the exam, applicants will complete a Scantron Employment Application and additional paperwork. Advance applications are not accepted. Send the T-Score Waiver packet to: Oakland Police Department Recruiting Unit
250 Frank Ogawa, Ste D Oakland, CA 94612
The examinations will be held at: Office of Personnel
Parking will be at the applicant's discretion and expense. Please plan on at least 3 hours for the written exam. Metered parking is enforced until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Applicants will not be allowed to leave the test to add money to meters. City of Oakland meters are a maximum of 2 hour limits. Pay garages are available in the surrounding areas around City Hall, including at 14th & Clay Street. Parking is free in this lot on Saturdays after 8:00 am. BART provides direct access to the test site. Take BART to the 12th Street/City Center station and exit station directly into Frank Ogawa Plaza. Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center (Next door to Oakland Museum and across from Laney College) Metered 5-hour parking is available. Bring coins or credit card for meter payment. BART also provides access to the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. Take BART to the Lake Merritt station, walk one block over to 10th and Oak Streets. Personal items such as notebooks, briefcases, backpacks, or purses will not be allowed inside the testing rooms. Eastmont Substation 2651 – 73rd Avenue (off MacArthur Blvd) Oakland, CA 94605 Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before appointment to check-in. Physical Ability Test After participating in the oral board examinations, applicants will be assigned a date and time for the physical ability test. A practice test workshop will be offered prior to the actual test dates. Immediately following the Physical Ability Test, successful applicants must complete the Phase 1 Written Psychological Evaluation. Applicants should allow at least 4 hours to complete all of the required testing process. Applicants should ensure that they are properly attired for physical activity (running, jumping, climbing, etc.) and warmed-up prior to running the course. Applicants may also bring appropriate snacks and beverages for consumption throughout the day. The Physical Ability test will be held in the Arena at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, 10 Tenth Street, Oakland, CA, 94607. Phase 1 Written Psychological Evaluation The Phase One Written Psychological Evaluation immediately follows the Physical Ability test. Applicants should plan on at least 2 - 4 hours to complete the evaluation. Click here for a written practice test |
Call 911 for emergencies! OPD Recruiting Unit 250 Frank Ogawa, Ste. D Oakland, Ca 94612 The operation hours are from Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For information about career opportunities in law enforcement, please call: (510) 238-3339 or (888) OPD-JOBS |
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