Police Officer Trainee
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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 toPolice Officer (Academy Graduate or Participant).
Police Officer Trainees may receive a hiring bonus of up to $10000 disbursed in four equal phases: $2500 upon acceptance of a final offer of employment; $2500 upon successful completion of the Police Officer Field Training Program; $2500 upon successful completion of your probationary period; and $2500 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 2025at 11:59p.m. to be consideredfor the next exam.NEXT EXAM DATE TENTATIVLEY SCHEDULED FOR: SATURDAY OCTOBER 4 2025
Place: Alameda County Sheriffs Department
6289 Madigan Road
Dublin CA 94568CandidatesMAY NOTretake the PELLETB within 30 days of previously taking the examination.All waivers must be received by HR by the close of the application period (September 17 2025 at 11:59pm) in order to be invited to this round of testing or you will need to reapply to the next round.
You are encouraged to apply with waivers. You can email waivers to if you receive them after you apply and they will be verified and manually added to your application.WAIVERSWe accept waivers from many outside agencies as well as the National Testing Network. City of Hayward requires a T-Score of 46 or higher. Below are upcoming test dates you may want to consider. Once you receive your passing scores either add them as an attachment to your City of Hayward application OR if you already applied email waivers as a PDF to who will add them to your application.Alameda County Sheriff Office PELLETB and PAT/WSTB Registration Alameda County Sheriffs Office CA - RecruitingSouth Bay Regional Pre-Employment Testing and Training - The AcademyNational Testing Network (virtual) National Testing Network WebsiteTHE POSITION:
This is a trainee-level classification transitions into the Police Officer position. A Police Officer Trainee is a civilian position before and during enrollment in a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy which lasts approximately six months. Upon successful completion of the POST academy and the availability of a Police Officer position Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. The Police Officer Trainee position is represented by SEIU Local 1021 and has corresponding benefits provided to a civilian employee.
Upon appointment to Police Officer duties may include various law enforcement assignments such as 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. Please see the City of Haywards website for a complete job description.
You are:
Intent on providing excellent service to the Hayward Community
Desire to Improve Haywards Quality of Life
Value Integrity and Accountability
Seek continuous Improvement
Professional and respect all who live and work in our community
For more information regarding Hayward Police Recruiting please visit:Essential Duties
What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Attend a basic POST certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws police procedures law enforcement techniques first aid and physical fitness.
Receive training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
Receive academy and field training to become a Police Officer.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Ability to:- Successfully complete academy requirements.
- Observe accurately and remember names faces numbers incidents and locations.
- Think and act quickly in emergencies and to assess situations and people accurately.
- Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
- Prepare clear concise and comprehensive written reports.
- Become proficient in self-defense techniques.
- Become proficient in the care and use of firearms.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Deal courteously and effectively with the public.
Minimum Qualifications
You have:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: None.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Drivers License.
Special Qualifications:- Free of any felony convictions.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States as outlined by federal law.
- Age not less than 21 years at time of appointment.
- Vision in each eye correctable to at least 20/30.
- Must pass a background investigation and polygraph exam.
- Must meet all Department medical physical and psychological standards.
- Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Supplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group some of these benefits may include:
- 3-day work week
- Vacation - 80 hours minimum
- 15.5 Paid Holidays
- Generous employer contribution for Health Dental and Vision coverage
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
- Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
SELECTION PROCEDURECandidates must successfully pass each step to advance to the next step in the recruitment process.
1. Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
2.Application Review -A. Minimum QualificationsApplications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
3. Pre-Background Questionnaire Survey Monkey-Complete the survey truthfully and thoroughly.
4. Job Related Testing(examination) -One Day TestingNEXT EXAM DATE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR: SATURDAY October 4 2025 *You must apply and be invited to attend*
Place: Alameda County Sheriffs Department
6289 Madigan Road
Dublin CA 94568
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Late applicants will not be admitted.
8:30 AM Check-In Begins. Photo ID required. Wear athletic clothing and shoes.
8:45 AM Check-in closes. Please note that late applicants will NOT be admitted
9:00 AM-11:00 AM WSTB Physical Agility Exam and 1.5 mile run
11:30 AM PELLETB Check-In. Photo ID required.
11:45 AM- 2:45 PM PELLETB Written ExamPOST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Options:
1. Participate in theWSTBon the exam date indicated above
2. Submit a validWSTB Scoreof320or higherin lieu of taking the exam. Score must be dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application.
5. Eligible List- The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
6. Background - Will include employment history personal references criminal history credit history a polygraph examination medical examination drug urinalysis test and a written and oral psychological examination. During the background process you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with City of Hayward.
A. Disqualifying FactorsIn addition to the definition of disqualifying criminal acts as defined by. Code 1029 applicants who have engaged in Serious Misconduct as defined byCal. Pen. Code 13510.8are ineligible to be employed as a peace officer in the State of California.EXAM INFORMATION
P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB):The PELLETB is a multiple-choice fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability. Candidates MAY NOT retake the PELLETB within 30 days of previously taking the examination. City of Hayward requires a T-Score of 46 or higher.
Candidates are given 2.5 hours to complete the PELLETB exam which contains five sections:Spelling (applicants select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options); Vocabulary (applicants select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options); Clarity (applicants select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options);
Reading Comprehension (applicants read a passage and answer questions about the passages content); and
CLOZE (applicants use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains blanks/missing words).
For a preparation guide please visit: POST PELLETB Preparation Guide
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National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Law Enforcement Written Examination: Applicants must complete the Public Safety Job Suitability Assessment (PSSA) component of the NTN examination battery at the time of the Frontline Law Enforcement Written examination. This examination is administered directly by the National Testing Network and the candidates pay a fee to take this examination. The test may be taken virtually or in person at testing sites throughout the country. To schedule a test visit the National Testing Network Website.Select the City of Hayward then select the Police Officer Trainee position. NTN will submit the scores directly to the City of Hayward for review.
What to Expect for the WSTB: you are interested in the Hayward PD Fitness 5.0 Training Program to better prepare for the 1.5 mile run and the WSTB please email Detective Wright at for more information.
Physical Agility Examination:Designed to measure an applicants knowledge skills and abilities to complete exercises that replicate some aspect of the job. The examination is timed and includes the following physical examinations:Obstacle course body drag chain link fence solid fence climb 500 yard run and a 1 1/2 mile run (under 14 minutes).
Applicants will be notified electronically via as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NeoGov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.APPLICATIONSCandidates are encouraged to apply online at under the Current Vacancies tab or at . Paper applications can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department at . Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online please contact the NeoGov Help Desk at .
If you are unsuccessful in this recruitment process you are encouraged reapply at a later date and/or to look at our current vacancies and apply to any position(s) that you are qualified for.The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
&
A Certified Age Friendly Employer
Learn more about the mission of the Age Friendly Institutehere
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
