Top 88 Police officer Jobs in El Cerrito, Ca

Police Officer Recruit
City of Berkeley, CA —Berkeley, CA
- $49.28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Police Officer Trainee
City Of San Pablo —San Pablo, CA
- $8,597 - $10,449 a month
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Police Officer Trainee
City of Richmond, CA —Richmond, CA
- $8,320.88 a month
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Police Officer
U.S. Mint —San Francisco, CA
- $75,255 - $98,551 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Police Officer Academy Grad (Direct)
City of Richmond, CA —Richmond, CA
- $10,299.02 - $11,879.86 a month
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Police Trainee (5135U), University Police - #83627
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $48.51 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Leadership
Security Patrol Officer (5326C), University Police - #83626
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $32.84 - $37.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Police Recruit (20143389)
City of San Rafael —San Rafael, CA
- $6,563 - $8,647 a month
- Online Application
- Bilingual
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
Police Officer (5323C), University Police - #83625
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $52.63 - $63.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Police Officer Trainee
City of Emeryville —Emeryville, CA
- $136,320 - $162,672 a year
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Public Safety Dispatcher (5216C), University Police - #83592
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $41.56 - $55.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate
City of Piedmont —Piedmont, CA
- $9,700.27 - $13,634.99 a month
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Police Officer - Recruits and Academy Attendees (Hiring Incentive)
City Of Alameda —Alameda, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Active Police Officer - San Leandro, CA
Command International Security Services —San Leandro, CA
- $65 - $70 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Police Officer Recruit
Oakland Housing Authority —Oakland, CA
- $43.09 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
Deputy Sheriff (Entry-Level) - San Francisco Sheriff Department (8302)
City and County of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $93,002 - $118,768 a year
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates)
City of Berkeley, CA —Berkeley, CA
- $122,327.09 - $152,246.64 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Police Officer Trainee
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Rotating shift
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Police Officer Trainee
City of Hayward —Hayward, CA
- $92,601.60 - $97,198.40 a year
- Online Application
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer - Academy Graduate (Hiring Incentive)
City Of Alameda —Alameda, CA
- $119,600.00 - $160,326.40 a year
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- 18 years or older
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Police Officer Recruit

City of Berkeley, CA -
Berkeley, CA

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Job Details

$49.28 an hour

Benefits

401(a)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Driver's License
Basic firearms training
Community relationship building
Physical conditioning

Full Job Description

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley's Police Department is recognized as one of the most progressive and innovative law enforcement agencies in the country, and continually strives to develop programs which focus upon increased service to the community in conjunction with enhanced effectiveness in combating crime.

The City of Berkeley is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in becoming Police Officers. As a Police Officer Recruit, you will attend a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy to receive education and training in all aspects of law enforcement such as laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime prevention, community relations, first-aid, physical conditioning, self-defense, handling of weapons and other related duties. Upon graduation from the academy, the Police Recruit is sworn in as a Police Officer and assumes the duties of that position.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105026

Click the following links for more information about this exciting career opportunity:
Police Officer Recruit Flyer
Join Berkeley PD | Police Officer Jobs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Completion of 60 college semester units. Previous volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area is desirable.

Other requirements include:

Must be free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards.
Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Must be able to obtain required POST certification and maintain firearms qualification.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a complete application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
Written Exam: POST PELLETB
Performance Exam: Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

The written exam and performance exam will be administered on the same day. There is no cost to take the exams with the City of Berkeley. Upcoming City of Berkeley exam dates:

Saturday, August 22, 2026 (Applications due June 22, 2026)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (Applications due August 31, 2026)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 (Applications due October 26, 2026)

If you are unable to attend the City of Berkeley exam dates, you may register and take your exams with The Academy. The Academy charges a non-refundable materials fee of $10 for the written exam, $25 for the practice PAT, and $100 for the official PAT. After taking the exams and receiving passing scores, please attach your scores to your application.

POST will not authorize you to take the exam within 30 calendar days of having taken your last POST written exam. Please refer to the POST website for additional information.

Applicants may waive the written exam only by submitting a California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) T-score of 43 points or higher. We will accept California POST T-scores from other agencies provided the test was taken no more than two years prior to the date of application. Applicants must submit, on agency letterhead, a letter that states that the individual has taken the California PELLETB written exam. The letter must contain the total T-score and the date of the test. For information on where the PELLETB test is offered, please visit www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests.

Applicants may waive the performance exam only by submitting a California POST physical agility certificate, known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB), with a score of 325 or higher. The 1.5-mile run is not a requirement. The test should not be dated no more than two years prior to the date of application.

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

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Police Trainee (5135U), University Police - #83627

Security Patrol Officer (5326C), University Police - #83626

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Police Officer Trainee

Public Safety Dispatcher (5216C), University Police - #83592

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