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Entry Level Police Officer
City of Redding —Redding, CA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Recruit
City of Redding —Redding, CA
- $70,656 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Military encouraged
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level/Journey Level/Lateral - Extra Help
Shasta County —Redding, CA
- $33.99 - $49.89 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Cadet
City of Redding —Redding, CA
- $16.90 - $19.56 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Administrative experience
Lateral Police Officer
City of Redding —Redding, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Entry Level Police Officer

City of Redding -
Redding, CA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Description

UPDATED: August 26, 2025

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer within the Redding Police Department. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment toward providing excellent service to the members of the community. The Mission of the Redding Police Department is to work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our City.

The Redding Police Department has a reputation as a progressive agency offering excellent training and career development programs and providing our officers with modern equipment. Assignment opportunities include: Patrol, Special Weapons and Tactics, Field Evidence Technicians, Field Training Officers, Investigations, Motor Unit, Canine, Bicycle Patrol and the Neighborhood Police Unit

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment.

Please Note:

We are currently only considering candidates for the Entry Level Police Officer position who have already completed a 6 month law enforcement academy. If you have not yet completed a law enforcement academy, please apply for the Police Recruit position.

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Qualifications we're looking for

Knowledge of practices and procedures of administration of justice and criminal law, City ordinances and regulations.
Knowledge of investigation and crime prevention methods.
Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing the apprehension, arrest, custody, and prosecution of law violators and effective public relations.
Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.
Ability to read, understand, and carry out departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action.

Education and Experience:

Typical education includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
Typical experience would be less than one year of "street" experience with a municipality, Sheriff's Office or equivalent.
Applicants must attach a copy of a Basic POST certification.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must attach a copy of a California POST Academy certificate. POST Academy Certificates over three years require proof of completion of a POST Academy update course.
Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment as a peace officer per government code section 1031.4
No felony convictions.
Shall be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof.

This recruitment will be establishing an eligibility list and may be used to fill current and future Police Officer vacancies. This recruitment will be open until filled and may close at any time with little or no notice.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years at time of appointment as a peace officer per government code section 1031.4

Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

Positive past employment references
Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
Successful completion of a polygraph examination
Successful completion of a psychological evaluation
Positions within the Police Department require applicants pass an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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