Applicants must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/walnutcreek to be eligible for consideration.
Applicants must complete an online employment application and answer the supplemental questions contained in the application. The application and answers to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and candidates meeting all required qualifications (as displayed on their application) will be placed on an eligibility list. Applicants on the list will be invited to participate in the testing process which will include an interview with the Police Recruitment Team. Successful candidates will be interviewed by the Police Chief.
Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be subject to a thorough background investigation (consisting of, but not limited to, criminal history, Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting, DMV driving history review, credit check, previous/current employment references, and personal references), pre-placement medical exam including drug screening, a physical agility exam, and a psychological exam. The City reserves the right to request a candidate to submit to a polygraph exam.
The City of Walnut Creek is committed to providing a workforce with the highest standards of integrity and honesty. Honesty and integrity will be closely evaluated throughout the background process. All information provided by applicants is required to be truthful and accurate; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the examination process, please provide the Human Resources Department with advanced notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request.
As required by law, all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assist in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.
- This job announcement may close without notice when a sufficient number of applications have been received.
