Police Officer Trainee (197I)
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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 citys 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:25-PS169-06/JUN 197I
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 residents and co-workers. The ideal candidate will be able to identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure and want to work in a fast-paced urban environment.
After successful completion of the academy Police Officers receive step increases on an annual basis and may reach the top step after five years. Immediate benefits include city-paid health and dental insurance for employees and dependents. Upon graduation from the academy the benefits package includes a pension provided by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS); vacation leave sick leave and holidays; education tuition reimbursement; life insurance; employee assistance program; and deferred compensation plan.Examples of Duties
See above. Minimum Requirements for Application
Minimum Qualifications
Education:Diploma from an accredited U.S. high school or G.E.D. certificate.
Age:Candidates must be 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy which is six months in duration.
Drivers License:Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License to operate an automobile at the time of application.
Criminal Record:Candidates may not have any felony convictions or other misdemeanor convictions that would prevent carrying a firearm.
Citizenship: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are eligible for and have applied for U.S. citizenship.
Candidates may be screened out at any point in the process based on the position requirements. The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to waive selection components of individuals based on prior experience or certification.
Application and Selection Procedures
Step 1: Submit Application Online Application Only
Our online application system is provided by NEOGOV. Click on the link below to apply. You may be required to copy the link and paste it into your browser.
Police Officer Trainee (197I) Application
You must apply online prior to the close of the job announcement. If you do not have access to a computer computer stations are available at any City of Oakland Public Library. If you have problems while applying online please contact NEOGOVs Live Candidate Support at between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time Monday Friday.
Once a candidate has submitted an online application via NEOGOV any changes to contact information (name address phone number etc.) should be updated immediately. To update contact information send a detailed email to. List your full name and all new information that needs to be updated. Failure to maintain current contact information may result in loss of eligibility.
Step 2: Self-Schedule Virtual Written Exam
Self-Scheduled Virtual or In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Written Exam
The exam must be completed no later than July 18 2025.
The In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination is scheduled to be administered on various days and locations.
To sign up for the test visit the National Testing Network (NTN) website at: Written test scores must be submitted to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit byJuly 18 2025.
You can also complete National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination virtually. Please review the Virtual Testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page at: https:// If your computer system will not support virtual testing please notify our office via e-mail at.
Step 3A: OPD Physical Ability Test. The written exam must be submitted or scheduled no later thanJuly 18 2025 to participate in the Physical Ability Test.
When: Saturday August 2 2025
Where: Corner of 6th & Jefferson Oakland CA 94607(Location Subject to Change)Supplemental Information
Candidates who have previously taken the NTNFrontlinewritten exam and wish to waive the written test portion must request that NTN provide their written test score to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by July 18 2025 to be considered for this testing group. Minimum Passing NTN Written T-Score: Human Relations Video Score: 65%; Writing Score: 70%; Reading Score: 70%. Test dates older than July 18 2024 will not be accepted.
Candidates who have previously taken thePELLETBwritten exam and received a score of 45 or higher are eligible to waive the written test portion of the examination process. To obtain a waiver the candidate must submit a letter (on agency letterhead) that states that the candidate has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must be submitted by uploading it with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit byJuly 18 2025 to be considered for this testing group. The test results must contain the total T-Score AND the date of the test; test dates older than July 18 2024 will not be accepted. POST T-Scores and test dates will be verified with POST.
Candidates who wish to take thePELLETBwritten exam before July 18 2025may find a schedule of upcoming dates at As mentioned above written test results must be uploaded with the online application or emailed to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit at no later than July 18 2025to be considered for this test group. All results will be verified.
Candidates who have previously taken the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium and wish to waive the physical test portion of the examination process must submit the official Verification Letter either by uploading with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by July 18 2025to be considered for this testing group. The minimum passing score is 320. Test dates older thanJuly 18 2024 will not be accepted. All scores and test dates will be verified with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.
Additional Information
Candidates should keep copies of all documents submitted as these will not be returned.The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessities.
Oakland Residency and Veterans Preference Points
Candidates claiming residency preference points will be required to show proof of Oakland residency at the Oral Exam. Acceptable forms of residency verification include a California Drivers License California Identification Card or a utility bill.
Candidates claiming veterans preference points must submit a copy of Form DD-214 at the Oral Exam.
Selective Certification
Some positions may require specific bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese or Mandarin. Candidates for those positions would have to demonstrate the required skill to be selectively certified to the positions.
Fee Waiver
NTN charges a nominal fee for its test. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived by NTN prior to registering for the exam. Fee waiver requests must be submitted by Friday July 18 2025for this testing group. Late requests will not be accepted. To complete the Fee Waiver Request Form .
Candidates will be required to mail the waiver to the address on the form. It will be forwarded to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit for final decision. The process may take several weeks. It is the candidates responsibility to allow sufficient time for waiver request review and processing. Submitting a fee waiver does not exempt the candidate from meeting testing deadlines. Candidates will be notified by email of the decision. See Candidate FAQ #25 on the NTN website ( to learn more about how to apply for a fee waiver.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
