60 entry level jobs found in Berkeley, CA

Role description Here’s a Golden Opportunity, Become a San Francisco Police Officer! San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud. Essential Duties According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Prepares for work; receives instruction from platoon commander regarding assignment (beat) and/or specific patrol targets during daily line-up; inspects patrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation. Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates Mobile Video Terminal computer in patrol car; operates radio; detects criminal activity; and communicates with the public. Responds to call for service; resolves disputes;...

Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY Thank you for your interest in a career with the Vallejo Police Department!   The Vallejo Police Department is committed to hiring Police Officers who embody professionalism, are dedicated to providing superior service to the community, and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department. THE POSITION This recruitment is a continuous recruitment and will be closed when a viable candidate pool has been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration. The Police Officer (Entry) works under supervision and in all conditions, performing a variety of law enforcement duties that involve protecting life and property; enforcing laws and ordinances; conducting criminal investigations, crime prevention and suppression; preserving the public peace; performing special assignments in the protection of life and property; and related work as required....

The Position This job is posted on a continuous basis, and applications will be reviewed monthly for consideration. Be sure to stay attentive to email communication regarding panel interviews.  **ATTENTION: There are four (4) required parts of the application. You must attach your typing certificate and POST/CritiCall test results in addition to submitting an application and answering the supplemental questions. Information links to sign up for testing dates are found under the application materials description.** ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District's Public Safety Department  serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres, 1,330 miles of trails, and 55 miles of shoreline in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Our Police Department is a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 76 sworn officers. Our department includes a variety of units and patrol...

Pay Rate   This is a BART Police Officers' Association (BPOA) represented position.  $40.50/ Hourly (Step 1) - $49.30/ Hourly (Step 6)  Note: All external candidates will start at Step 1. Reports To   Police Communications Manager Current Assignment The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department is seeking highly skilled, calm-under-pressure, and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Police Dispatchers. Working in a fast-paced, 24/7 public safety communications center, the incumbent will receive and prioritize incoming 911 emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and operate radio systems to dispatch patrol units and other police personnel to crime scenes, service calls, and transit-system emergencies. Dispatchers ensure accurate and timely information flow, maintain situational awareness, and support officers responding to a broad range of incidents, including safety hazards, quality-of-life...

Definition For more information about the Milpitas Police Department, benefits, incentives, and our Recruitment Process click on the following link,  .  The Position  Police Officers serve a diverse community by performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, which include but are not limited to: controlling traffic flow, conducting investigative work, and performing a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Police Officers also patrol the City in computer-equipped vehicles, make arrests as necessary, interview victims, complainants and witnesses, collect evidence, and prepare written reports. The Department The Milpitas Police Department is committed to the protection of lives and property by working with our community and providing professional and responsive police services. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated group of professionals who enjoy ensuring the safety of   our citizens - Apply today! Milpitas Police Department...

Definition ***THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.** The first application review date is Friday, September 18, 2026. Base Salary : $114,889.84 - $139,647.30 Annually Dispatchers receive 6% Holiday In-lieu pay Total Salary:  $121,783.23 - $148,026.14 Annually  (Range includes holiday in-lieu pay only) In addition, Dispatchers are eligible to receive the following additional pay: Up to 5% Night Differential 5% Tactical Dispatcher Pay The Department  The Police Department is committed to protecting lives and property by working with our community and providing professional and responsive police services. Our Communications Center serves as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for accessing police, fire, and medical services within the City of Milpitas and is staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, providing the highest quality of service to a population of over 80,000. Working with us is an...

JOB OPPORTUNITY The City of Berkeley's Police Department is recognized as one of the most progressive and innovative law enforcement agencies in the country, and continually strives to develop programs which focus upon increased service to the community in conjunction with enhanced effectiveness in combating crime.  The City of Berkeley is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in becoming Police Officers. As a Police Officer Recruit, you will attend a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy to receive education and training in all aspects of law enforcement such as laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime prevention, community relations, first-aid, physical conditioning, self-defense, handling of weapons and other related duties. Upon graduation from the academy, the Police Recruit is sworn in as a Police Officer and assumes the duties of that position. See the full job class specification here:  Click the following...

The Position This job is posted on a continuous basis, and applications will be reviewed monthly for consideration.  Be sure to stay attentive to email communication regarding panel interviews. ABOUT US: The  East Bay Regional Park District's Public Safety Department  serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes  73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres,  1,330 miles of trails, and 55 miles of shoreline in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Our Police Department is a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 76 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 911 Communications Center. Our Fire Department provides all typical emergency services, including fire suppression, hazardous materials responses, search and rescue,...

Job Summary LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT JOINBARTPD.COM! WE'RE OFFERING A $15,000 HIRING BONUS! Salary Information This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA).   $41.319/ Hourly (Step 1) - $44.705/ Hourly (Step 3) Note: External candidates will start at step 1. Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Reports To Police Communications Manager Days Off As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Department BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly...

Clerically amended on August 6, 2025, to update the Selection Procedures section. The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office works with the public, the criminal justice system, and community stakeholders to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all people we serve. The Sheriff’s Office keeps people safe — inside and outside the county jails, in the buildings we help protect, and in the communities we serve. We help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. We provide mutual aid to our law enforcement partners in emergencies and natural disasters. We offer education and job training to support those leaving the justice system, which builds stronger, safer communities. Join the San Francisco Sheriff's Office! Role description As a San Francisco Deputy Sheriff, you’ll join a diverse workforce that helps protect public safety and enforce the law. Duties include: Supervising people in...

The City and County of San Francisco invite you to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime, and enforce the law. Police officers perform a number of essential functions.   Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the residents and visitors of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police team. From Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to China Town, whether we’re on foot patrol, or in squad cars, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, we’d love to work with you in keeping our community safe.  The San Francisco Police Department is seeking POST Academy Graduates who have completed a certified California POST Basic Academy within...

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy Sheriff–Recruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved police academy, which involves 26 weeks of intensive academic instruction combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff  ($8,553-$10,917).    Academy graduates may initially be assigned to the Patrol Division or Custody Services Bureau.   Upon successful completion of the Academy, the Deputy Sheriff's pay range is outlined below:  Deputy Sheriff's Pay Range $102,650.00- $124,761.41 (2023-2024) 20% pay increase over  4-year  period effective 07/01/2023 Who We Are:  The Contra Costa County...

Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.   Job Summary   LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT JOINBARTPD.COM! WE'RE OFFERING A $15,000 HIRING BONUS! Salary Information This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA).   $ 41.319/ Hourly (Step 1) - $44.705/ Hourly (Step 3) Note: External candidates will start at step 1. Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Reports To...

Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY Interested in making a difference in the community? The Vallejo Police Department is seeking highly motived individuals who can demonstrate sound judgment, have superior decision-making skills, and who are eager to participate in a high level of community collaboration, strategic partnerships, and progressive problem solving. THE POSITION This recruitment is a continuous recruitment and will be closed when a viable candidate pool has been identified.  Employees in this trainee-level, non-safety  assignment, will be completing a POST certified Basic Police Academy (POST Academy), or those who are currently enrolled in an academy, and as such are considered temporary, at-will employees serving at the pleasure of the hiring authority. Assignment to this classification is limited to a maximum of one year. A Police Officer (Recruit) who fails to successfully complete the academy will be...

The Position This job is posted on a continuous basis, and applications will be reviewed monthly for consideration. Be sure to stay attentive to email communication regarding panel interviews. ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District's Public Safety Department  serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres, 1,330 miles of trails, and 55 miles of shoreline in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Our Police Department is a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 76 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 911 Communications Center. Our Fire Department provides all typical emergency services, including fire suppression, hazardous materials responses, search and rescue, auto extrication, emergency...

The Position ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,330 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. OUR MISSION : EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An  environmental ethic  guides the District in all of its activities.   OUR VALUES: Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve. Resilience – We creatively adapt to...

DEADLINE TO APPLY :  This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the City are met.  Applications are reviewed weekly.   Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.   REQUIRED:  Two (2) years of experience as a public safety dispatcher for a Public Safety Answering Point .   To apply for ENTRY LEVEL Public Safety Dispatcher, click here:   Public Safety Dispatcher | Job Details tab | Career Pages THE POSITION:    The Public Safety Dispatchers uses a computer-aided dispatch system to receive calls and dispatch police, fire or other City services by answering emergency and non-emergency calls and providing assistance. THE DEPARTMENT The Hayward Police Department Communications Center is responsible for dispatching both Police and Fire Services throughout the City of Hayward. The Hayward Police Department is one of 18 CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement)...