The selection process for Police Officer positions with the Oakland Police Department can be long and a new experience for our applicants. To help you succeed in this process, we offer seminars and workshops. Although these events are voluntary and open to anyone, applicants are particularly encouraged to attend as they will provide you with valuable information.

OPD  will offer the following sessions:

P.O.S.T Exam Workshop
Oakland Police Department Auditorium
455 - 7th Street, 1st Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
Dates:   Saturday, May 25, 2013
Time: 1:00-3:30pm

Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 9:00-11:30am

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Saturday, November 16, 2013
Time: 1:00-3:30pm

Sunday, November 17, 2013
Time: 9:00-11:30am

Applicants who are interested in preparing for the POST PELLET-B exam, or who have had difficulty with the exam in the past, are encouraged to attend a three hour intensive workshop on how to maximally prepare for the written test. Participants will learn how to interpret their T-scores, apply test taking strategies, and practice the grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reasoning, reading passages, and fill-in-the-blank questions that are typically used on the written test. Each person will be able to assess his or her strengths and weaknesses and will leave with several resources that will further aid him or her with studying for the test.

Register at: http://www.passingthepost.com.

Women/Policing in Oakland Workshop
Oakland Police Department Auditorium
455 - 7th Street, 1st Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
Dates: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
Time: 6:00pm

This panel workshop will provide applicants the opportunity to speak with male and female commanders, sergeants and officers to discuss their experiences working in law enforcement. You will hear honest insights into academy life, the Department and its policies, shift work, and the dangers and rewards of police work. In addition, specific tips and pointers will be offered to help prepare applicants for a career in law enforcement.

Practice Physical Ability Test Workshop
Dates: Saturday, June 1, 2013
            Saturday, July 6, 2013
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Police Parking Lot
6th & Washington Street
Oakland CA, 94607

Attendees will have an opportunity to run the actual course and get pointers on proper technique for the various stages of the test. An appointment is not required to attend this practice test.

This informal workshop will help to prepare candidates to gain understanding of the POST Examination. Tips and pointers to prepare for the Oral Board will also be provided. In addition, requirements for filling out the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) will be discussed.