The East Bay Regional Park District's Police Department serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes 73 different parks over a 1,750 square mile area covering all of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. We are a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 71 sworn officers. Our department includes a variety of units and patrol opportunities such as Air Support, Marine, Equestrian, Special Enforcement (including off-road vehicles), Investigations, and a 24-hour per day 9-1-1 Communications Center. Looking to start your career in an organization that values your work and professional development endeavors? Apply to join the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department today!
What You'll Be Doing as Police Officer Recruit: Police Officer Recruit is an entry level classification and a non-sworn position which has no police officer powers. As a Police Officer Recruit, you will attend a Peace Officer Basic Training Academy approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in order to successfully complete the course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer status in the State of California! Your academic progress and physical achievement will be closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion of the POST Basic Training Academy, you will be considered for appointment as a sworn Police Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District!
Application materials for this position consist of three (3) required parts:
Optional application materials (if applicable to the candidate):
Written Exam Alternatives:
POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) T-Score: If you have taken the Pellet B with another agency within twelve (12) months of the job posting closing date, with a passing score of 45 or higher, and would like to use that score in place of retaking the test with our agency, you may attach a copy of your T-Score to the job application.
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National Testing Network (NTN): If you have taken the National Testing Network exam in the last 12 months with a passing score please attach your score to the application.
Physical Agility Alternatives:
The Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB): If you have completed the WSTB in the last six (6) months with a passing score of 307 for Police Recruit. If you do not have the WSTB passing score you will have to complete the District's physical ability test.
For Academy Attendees ONLY:
Documentation demonstrating current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy.
Conditions of Employment:
We're Looking for Someone Who:
A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job:
Our Values:
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing and/or interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment devices before or after the interview process. Those determined to be the best qualified and selected to continue in the recruitment process will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
The selection process will include the following:
For more information, visit the CA POST website CA POST Peace Officer Candidate Selection Process.
POST: Must meet current Peace Officer Selection Standards as set by the California Commission on POST; and
Citizenship: Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; and
Education: High School graduation or passage of General Education Development Test (GED), and successful completion of at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college level courses. (For purposes of this requirement, credit will be given for units recognized by POST in the completion of a Basic POST training course through an accredited institution or agency.) Additionally, credit will be given for a minimum of two years of Active Duty Military service; and
Physical: Must be at least 20.5 years of age and free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions, as determined by the California Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) standards; and
Character: Must be of good character and reputation and not have been convicted of a felony crime or serious misdemeanor offense and must be able to pass a strict background investigation.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Martin Rivera
The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises nearly 125,000 acres in 73 parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails. We acquire, manage, and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy now and into the future. Our parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. We invite you to enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, golfing, and nature study in our parks.
The Human Resources Division is dedicated to:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.