34 safety jobs found in Palo Alto, CA

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)...

Sheriff's Safety Aide Recruitment # 26-8752-01 Date Opened 4/24/2026 12:00:00 AM Filing Deadline 5/20/2026 5:00:00 PM Salary $30.65 - $36.43/hour; $63,752.00 - $75,774.40/year Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment HR Analyst Elaine Lemi Department Sheriff's Office Work Location Oakland Type of Recruitment New, open, assembled Go Back   Apply       Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.   The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.   Supplemental Questionnaire:   A properly completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with each application.  Failure to submit the application or supplemental questionnaire will result in...

About:   This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When the Airport has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position.  Learn more about the City’s hiring process here:  https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: Application Opening:  October 8, 2025 Application Deadline:  Continuous Compensation Recruitment ID:  CCT-9213 - A00024 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to...

CURRENT AIR GUARD MEMBERS ONLY Tour Description Qualified as an HH-60W Mission Co-Pilot. Performs Co Pilot duties assigned, conducts Aerial Reconnaissance, Aerial Observation, Hoist Operations, Heavy Sling Operations, and maintains total safety and control of the aircraft while on mission. Day-to-day duties include but are not limited too; coordinating with maintenance group for aircraft availability, coordinating with operations group to deconflict with training schedule, and maintains Team Ops Calendars. While on mission OPS Officer will mission plan, ensure all mission paperwork is complete prior to take off, and completes post mission documentation. Minimum Qualifications: • Valid driver’s license • Top Secret Clearance • Satisfactory LEA background check with no adverse actions or derogatory comments • Ability to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC), if in possession of a GTC SM must be in good standing • For Army applicants passing ACFT...

CURRENT CDTF MEMBERS ONLY Tour Description Qualified as an HH-60 Maintainer. Performs dedicated crew chief duties as assigned, conducts pre-flight, basic post-flight, and thru-flight inspections, executes ground servicing, launch, and recovery operations, and ensures the total safety, airworthiness, and mission readiness of the aircraft. Day-to-day duties include but are not limited to: coordinating with the operations group to ensure aircraft availability aligns with the mission and training schedule, coordinating with maintenance back-shops to expedite unscheduled repairs and scheduled inspections, and maintaining aircraft status and maintenance tracking calendars. Prior to missions, the Crew Chief will configure and service the aircraft for specific operational profiles, ensure all maintenance forms and historical records are accurate and complete prior to launch, and execute post-mission recovery, inspections, and required documentation. Minimum Qualifications: •...

Position Title: Group Counselor I – Extra Help (Part-Time) Job Description: The Group Counselor I – Extra Help position is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and supervision of detainees within a juvenile detention facility. Duties include supervising detainees, maintaining living unit standards in accordance with Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) regulations, conducting searches, processing admissions and releases, and applying approved physical or mechanical restraint techniques when necessary. The position also assists with rehabilitative programming, encourages positive behavior change, and helps plan and supervise recreational and leisure activities that support detainee development. Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university Valid California Driver's License No felony convictions Ability to pass...

NO  prior law enforcement experience or POST certified police academy training is needed.  If you ARE a POST certified academy graduate or current participating in a POST certified Academy, please apply to   Police Officer (Academy Graduate or Participant) . Police Officer Trainees may receive a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 disbursed in four equal phases: $2,500 upon acceptance of a final offer of employment; $2,500 upon successful completion of the Police Officer Field Training Program; $2,500 upon successful completion of your probationary period; and $2,500 two years after the completion of your probationary period.  Please review the "Selection Procedures" below before applying for this job opportunity. Must apply no later than Wednesday, September 17, 2025,  at 11:59p.m. to be considered  for the next exam.   NEXT EXAM DATE TENTATIVLEY SCHEDULED FOR:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 Place: Alameda...

Laterals may be eligible to receive a hiring bonus of up to $20,000 disbursed in four equal phases: the first phase upon successful completion of the testing process and acceptance of a final offer of employment, and the last phase two years after completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer.   The City of Hayward is accepting applications for Police Officer--Lateral. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to: patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public. ABOUT HAYWARD Hayward has been routinely billed as one of the most diverse cities in the state of California. We're proud of that. We thrive on the vibrant mix of cultures and customs that...

Academy Graduates/Academy Participants/FTOs may be eligible to receive a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 disbursed in four equal phases: the first phase upon successful completion of the testing process and acceptance of a final offer of employment, and the last phase two years after completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer.   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.      THE POSITION:  Police Officer - Academy Graduate/ Academy Participant/ FTO -  must have successfully completed a California POST approved Basic Police Academy with a valid California POST Academy Certificate; OR currently attending a POST approved Basic Police Academy and/or has been accepted to a POST approved Basic Police Academy . The City of Hayward is accepting...

The Position 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, K-9, Special Enforcement (including off-road vehicles), Investigations, and a 24-hour per day 9-1-1 Communications Center. Looking to continue 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:   Under general supervision, but often operating independently, you'll serve as a peace officer and perform a wide variety of police services and public assistance. You'll also perform related duties in accordance...

ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit.  Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).    The Sheriff's Office has a current budget of approximately $600 million and has over 1600 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff April Luckett-Fahimi, Assistant Sheriffs...

ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit.  Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).    The Sheriff's Office has a current budget of approximately $600 million and has over 1600 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff April Luckett-Fahimi, Assistant Sheriffs...

Description Application Process for Police Officer Trainee (Entry- Level): Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be considered a complete application, qualified candidates must complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental questionnaire and submit a copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC) . Please upload a PDF copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC)  with your application otherwise it will be considered INCOMPLETE. We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload documents please email a copy of the...

Application Process for Police Officer (Academy Graduates): Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be considered a complete application, qualified candidates must complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental questionnaire and submit a copy of a proof of graduation from an approved California POST Police Academy. Please upload a PDF copy of your proof of graduation from California POST Police Academy with your application otherwise it will be considered INCOMPLETE. We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload documents please email a copy of the verification documents immediately after submitting your application online to  [email protected] /* */ along with a coversheet indicating that you submitted your application online. Selection Process: Only candidates demonstrating possession of the requirements in the Qualifications section will be...

THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION.   The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.  This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Supplemental Questionnaire:  A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.  Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on the following dates at 5:00:00 PM: January 31, 2024 March 29, 2024 May 31, 2024 July 31,...

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships. THE DEPARTMENT The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the...

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 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...

The Position The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting,  meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.       Exam Number:  23-PS169-10/OCT 194B The Oakland Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees. The ideal candidate will have the education and experience that demonstrate personal motivation, interest in others, and the ability to deal effectively and fairly with...

About: City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with locations throughout the city. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education.  This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact. Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future. Role description Department:  Public Safety Department. Location:  City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus and other campuses. Salary Range: $47.0268 - $56.9213 hourly $97,816 - $118,396...