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Duties and Responsibilities

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

  • Respond to calls for service within the Oakland city limits.

  • First responder to most emergency situations

  • Accurately document activities in written reports and statements, and provide court testimony.

  • Investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery, assault, vandalism, domestic disputes, and disturbing the peace.

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Have been employed by a law enforcement agency as a police officer/deputy within the last 36 months.

  • Possess a valid Basic California P.O.S.T. Professional Certificate.

  • Be at least 21 years of age.

  • Possess a High School diploma or G.E.D.

  • Have a valid California Driver’s License by date of hire.

  • Have no felony convictions or other convictions which would prevent carrying a gun.

  • Be a U.S. citizen or in the citizenship application process.
    		•  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 4:50 pm.

    (510) 238-3339 or
    (888) OPD-JOBS
     
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