OUT OF STATE OR MILITARY PERSONNEL

The purpose of the Expedited Process is to offer out-of-state and Military applicants the opportunity to take the primary hiring tests in a consolidated timeframe of three consecutive days instead of the monthly continuous cycle.  Applicant who is eligible for this process is required to successfully complete each of the three primary hiring stages before they can proceed onto the remainder of the selection process. 
The eligibility requirements for the Expedited Process are as follows:

• Applicant must live outside of California or beyond the radius of 500 miles from the Bay Area                              OR
• Applicant is active military personnel and at their 6 months or earlier scheduled for separation from the Military.
• Applicant must meet the minimal qualifications as listed on Police Officer Trainee’s job announcement. (Please refer to the Selection Process for specifics.)
• Applicant must complete all required paperwork at the onset of testing
• Applicant assumes are financial responsibilities to come out of the testing

If you are interested in the Expedited Process, please contact the Recruiting Unit at 888-OPD-JOBS or email your interest with the subject heading “Expedited Process” to opdjobs@oaklandnet.com to obtain additional information or register for the process.