20 entry level jobs found in Oakland, 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....

ABOUT OUR JOB WORK. LIVE. SERVE.  VISIT OUR  WEBSITE  TO LEARN MORE!   The City of Vacaville is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals ready to start a meaningful career in law enforcement with the Vacaville Police Department as Police Officer Trainees. This is your entry point into a long-term career in public safety and community engagement with the chance to make a real impact. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE CANDIDATES ONLY.  APPLICANTS WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED A CALIFORNIA POST ACADEMY OR WHO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING FOR A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BUT HAVE NOT COMPLETED PROBATION MUST APPLY UNDER  POLICE OFFICER - ACADEMY GRADUATE .  PLEASE VISIT  CITYOFVACAVILLE.GOV\JOBS  TO APPLY FOR POLICE OFFICER - ACADEMY GRADUATE.    The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement services to our diverse and growing community....

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.     Why join the City of Oakland  the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development  department? With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD), and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Description THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED A CA POST APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY.   IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED OR ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A POST APPROVED ACADEMY, PLEASE SEE THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE.    The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Police Officers are expected to perform a wide variety of sworn peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property; to maintain order and preserve peace; to provide assistance to the public; to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; arrest violators of the law; to conduct investigations and perform other related duties.   Police Officer Trainees attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified...

This posting covers the County of Santa Clara. The location shown is the agency's own address; the work may be assigned anywhere in that area. Description   Under supervision, to perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes, and the apprehension of law violators; to provide security to the Superior Court and the service of civil process issued by the Court; and to perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. The Deputy Sheriff – Lateral recruitment is for applicants who currently work or have worked at a California POST-approved law enforcement agency performing duties of a Peace Officer with a separation date within three years of application date OR who have successfully completed a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course (standard or modular format) within three years of the application date and possess a California Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)...

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit  here   to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and  here  to learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a...

The Sheriff’s office is dedicated to the protection and well-being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.  The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring: Professionalism:   Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability. Trust:  Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations. Courage:  To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty. Innovation:   Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes. Teamwork:   Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas. Service:  Providing professional assistance in support of the community's best interests and well-being. Respect:   To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office please...

Event Security Officer - Greater Bay Area The Event Security Guard position is a seasonal, temporary role designed to support Diligence Security Group’s event-based operations during a defined event season. The Event Staff is responsible for patrolling assigned posts and accounts and has an understanding of the Specific and General Post instructions for all sites and has practical knowledge of all instructions that are called for by the client and executes all tasks related to maintaining prescribed standards in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures. Diligence Security Group (DSG) team to develop, implement and manage all physical safety and security programs that align with the client’s culture, values and policies. Position Duties: Greet guests with a friendly, genuine demeanor. Manage entry protocol which may include, scanning tickets, verifying wrist bands/ badges/ identification, bag searching, and metal detector screening....

Event Security Officer - Greater Bay Area Diligence Security Group offers dedicated security guards to keep equipment, data, and employees intact and protected. Our company offers top-grade security to ensure sensitive data never meets curious hands, with the help from skilled security officers to state-of-the-art technology, Diligence takes appropriate initiatives to protect your company from all kinds of threats! The Event Security Officer for Diligence Security Group executes all tasks related to maintaining standards in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures by performing the following duties: Position Duties: Greet guests with a friendly, genuine demeanor. Manage entry protocol which may include, scanning tickets, verifying wrist bands/ badges/ identification, bag searching, and metal detector screening. Maintain order among large groups by redirecting foot traffic and providing guidance to guests. Deescalate and suppress disturbances in a...

Off Duty Officer - Corporate Security Team   San Francisco, CA 94132   Overview Salary Range $55.00 - $55.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time         Description General Statement of Job: The Corporate Security Team (CST) provides a safe and secure environment for the client. SIS personally designs a comprehensive plan to ensure that the client has the freedom to work and conduct their business without distractions. This position focuses on the safety, security, and privacy of our customer teams, vendors, and associates while ensuring business continuity. This is a very fast-paced, highly dynamic, and mobile team that partners with local law...

Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting, and global protective solutions firm, serving the world's most influential people, disruptive brands, and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe. At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your...

This is the entry and journeyperson level for this series. Incumbents, under supervision, perform custody, security, and general law enforcement duties and do other related work. All applicants are required to successfully complete the Department of Mental Health's Hospital Orientation training during their probationary period. Hospital Police Officer: All applicants are required to successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program during their probationary period. Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. and Training Requirement: Satisfactory completion of the training requirements of Penal Code Section 832. Candidates may be admitted to the examination before completion of Penal Code Section 832, but must successfully complete this training before being eligible for appointment. Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of law enforcement and basic arithmetic as applied in performing peace officer duties. Ability to: Apply sound judgment in...

This posting covers San Jose Metropolitan Area. The location shown is the agency's own address; the work may be assigned anywhere in that area. Description Under supervision, to secure and protect property owned, operated, or administered by the County, and to direct and assist persons conducting business at County facilities .NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination tentatively scheduled to open September 17 , 2026 .   Qualifying candidates will be notified via email with instructions for taking the examination.   Candidates who pass the online examination will be invited to take the physical agility test scheduled for the morning of October 24 , 2026. Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all...