Oakland Police Department OPD

Are you an  experienced  Police Dispatcher ? The City of Oakland is accepting applications to join the Oakland Police Department Communications Division. Come and join a wonderful team of professionals dedicated to serving the citizens of Oakland. Continue your dispatch career with the City of Oakland!   During training, working hours and days off vary. Dispatchers may work any of the three shifts in a 24-hour period; may be required to work a schedule with rotating days off; often work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by emergencies or Departmental needs. This is a public contact position. We are looking for someone who:  possesses the ability to act promptly, logically, and decisively; can communicate clearly; is able to read, comprehend and retain information; will maintain a calm and professional demeanor even under stressful situations; has the ability to adapt to changing situations; is able to multi-task; is...

The Oakland Police Department extends a special opportunity to students interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement with one of the best police agencies in the State. We are currently recruiting to fill Police Cadet, part-time vacancies. Cadets are assigned and rotated through a variety of divisions to provide exposure to many aspects of law enforcement.  Cadet assignments may include, traffic, recruitment and background investigations, training, community policing, youth services, and the identification unit.  Experienced Police Officers and civilian supervisors will provide extensive supervision, counseling, training, and evaluation for each Cadet.  Cadets may work up to 19.5 hours per week, but individual schedules are dependent on department needs and school schedules. We are looking for someone who:  has the ability to act promptly, logically, and decisively. can communicate clearly. is able to read,...

The City of Oakland is accepting applications for an exciting opportunity in the Oakland Police Department's Communications Division.  Come and join a wonderful team of professionals dedicated to serving the citizens of Oakland. Start an exciting career and become a 9-1-1 Dispatcher!   Police Communications Dispatchers receive approximately one year of on-the-job training and must attend a POST-certified basic dispatcher course. During training, working hours and days off vary. Dispatchers may work any of the three shifts in a 24-hour period; may be required to work a schedule with rotating days off; often work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by emergencies or Departmental needs. This is a public contact position. We are looking for someone who:  possess the ability to act promptly, logically, and decisively. can communicate clearly. is able to read, comprehend and retain information. will maintain a calm and professional demeanor...