Top 135 Law enforcement Jobs in Richmond, Ca

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
US Veterans Health Administration —Martinez, CA
- $75,642 - $98,335 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Writing skills
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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 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
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
County of Marin, CA —San Rafael, CA
- $116,022.40 - $126,942.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- US work authorization
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Cadet (PART-TIME)
City Of San Pablo —San Pablo, CA
- $2,556.67 - $3,106.13 a month
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Inventory control
- Basic math
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 Cadet
City of Richmond, CA —Richmond, CA
- $20.23 - $24.56 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
Special Agent (Police) - Richmond, CA
BNSF Railway —Richmond, CA
- $102,000 - $112,750 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Berkeley Police Department —Berkeley, CA
- Up to $202,138 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Lateral Police Officer
OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY —Oakland, CA
- $55.50 - $69.35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred
Gavin de Becker & Associates —San Francisco, CA
- $185,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Residential
- Driving
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Executive Protection Field Specialist - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred
Gavin de Becker & Associates —Oakland, CA
- $185,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Residential
- Driving
Quick Apply
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
Police Recruit
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
INVESTIGATOR
Department of Consumer Affairs —Contra Costa County, CA
- $6,339 - $10,609 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Office
Police Officer Trainee
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Rotating shift
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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 Officer Trainee
City of Hercules —Hercules, CA
- $50.68 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License

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Police Officer Trainee

City of Richmond, CA -
Richmond, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$8,320.88 a month

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Essay writing
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Introduction

BE AMONGST THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO MAKE UP THE RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, there is an opportunity for you to become a Police Officer Trainee in the City of Richmond Police Department. If selected, you will be appointed full-time to a Police Officer Trainee position, and you will attend a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Police Recruit Academy. A Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, full-time employee of the City and receives a monthly salary of $7,924.64.

Police Officer Trainees are eligible to receive the status of a sworn police officer after they have successfully completed the POST Academy and have been processed through the procedure to become a classified Police Officer. As a sworn Police Officer they will undergo field training within the Police Department.

This is an exempt classification. Employees in exempt classifications do not have protected status under the City's merit system, but serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. An exempt Police Officer Trainee may be appointed to the classified position of Police Officer without examination upon successful completion of academy training (Personnel Rules Section 4.2.1).

City of Richmond Police Officers work under the philosophy of community policing, and are responsible for protecting persons and property; maintaining order; preventing crime; controlling traffic, conducting specialized investigative duties; and writing reports. The current base annual salary range for a sworn Police Officer is $123,588.00 - $142,558.00. To learn more about Police Officers please go to: Join Richmond Police Department - Be the Difference.

Additionally, City-paid benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, four weeks of paid parental leave, and more! All benefits information can be found here.

Position Description and Duties

A Police Officer Trainee attends a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-Certified Police Academy full-time. Upon successful completion of the POST Academy, trainees are eligible for immediate appointment to the position of Police Officer.

Officers, working under the philosophy of community policing, are responsible for protecting persons and property; maintaining order; preventing crime and juvenile delinquency; controlling traffic; specialized administrative or investigative duties; and writing reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Application and Selection Process

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
Be at least 21 years of age;
Have completed the equivalent of ten (10) semester or fifteen (15) quarter units at a college or university OR completion of basic and advanced training in the armed forces and receipt of an honorable discharge with a copy of the DD214 (must provide proof);
Have no felony convictions;
Possess a T-Score from the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) of 48 or above*, obtained within 12 months of application OR current attendance at a CA POST-affiliated Police Academy (must provide proof)
Possess a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record;
Have vision uncorrected 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/30 in each eye;
Have normal color vision;
Have normal hearing.

NOTE: Applicants must provide a copy of a valid T-Score of 48 or above from the POST PELLET-B, taken within 12 months of application. Applicants may contact The Academy, South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Center (www.theacademy.ca.gov), or other local agencies or training academies to determine if they are administering the PELLET-B. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the CA POST website at www.post.ca.gov

Automatic Disqualifiers:

Felony Convictions
Domestic Violence Convictions
Crimes of Moral Turpitude
Drug Use – Within Last Three (3) Years:
- Hallucinogens
- Psilocybin (Mushrooms)
- LSD
- MDMA (Ecstasy)
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamine
- Heroin

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

The City’s policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Information

Application and Selection Process

All applicants must submit a complete City of Richmond Employment Application online. Applicants can apply by visiting the City of Richmond employment page at www.ci.richmond.ca.us. Please fill out the Employment Application completely (including places of employment with complete addresses; i.e., number and street name, city and state, names of supervisors with telephone numbers, etc.), answer the Supplement Qualifications Questionnaire, and if applicable, attach required documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Candidates will be selected to complete a Writing Sample (essay), participate in an oral board interview, submit a Personal History Statement (PHS), and complete a Physical Agility Test, mirroring the California POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) **:
- Solid Fence Climb and Chain Link Fence Climb (Two Trials)
  - Maximum time allowed – Solid: 15.1 seconds, Chain: 19.3 seconds
- Body Rescue/Drag (Two trials)
  - Maximum time allowed: 28.9 seconds
- Obstacle Course/Agility Run (Two Trials)
  - Maximum time allowed: 33.9 seconds
- 500 Yard Run (One Trial)
  - Maximum time allowed: 199.9 seconds (3 minutes 33 seconds)

** The Physical Agility Test will be waived for candidates who provide proof of successful completion of the POST Work Sample Test Battery, provided by a POST accredited agency, with a minimum passing score of 384, within 6 months of application **

4. The PHS will be reviewed and evaluated based on hiring requirements.

5. Candidates will be selected to proceed in the hiring process, consisting of the
following:

Livescan Fingerprinting
Polygraph Examination
POST-Certified Background Investigation

6. Select candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment upon completion
and review of the background investigation report, and be scheduled for:

Medical Evaluation
Psychological Assessment

7. Candidates who successfully pass the medical evaluation and psychological
assessment will enter the final review phase of the hiring process. Candidates may
be scheduled to meet with the Police Chief for an interview.

8. The Police Chief will make the final hiring decision. Candidates who are selected for
hire will receive a final offer letter from the Human Resources Management
Department.

About the City of Richmond

The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged. Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!

Immigration Reform Control Act

In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Disaster Service Workers

California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us

Analyst: J.Somera
Revised 1/2024

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE BENEFITS

Medical: City participates in PERS Medical Plans. Coverage is available for the employee’s spouse and/or dependents. New employees will be required to pay 1.45% of payroll for mandatory Medicare coverage, with matched contribution by City.

Dental/Vision Plans: City-paid plan for employee and dependents.

Retirement: The City pays the employer portion to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); the employee pays the employee portion. The City of Richmond does not participate in the Social Security System.

If you are hired as a Police Officer after completing the City-sponsored Academy, you will be eligible to receive the following benefits.

POLICE OFFICER LATERAL/POST ACADEMY GRADUATE BENEFITS

Medical: City participates in PERS Medical Plans. Coverage is available for the employee’s spouse and/or dependents. New employees will be required to pay 1.45% of payroll for mandatory Medicare coverage, with matched contribution by City.

Dental/Vision Plans: City-paid plan for employee and dependents.

Retirement: The City pays the employer portion to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); the employee pays the employee portion. The City of Richmond does not participate in the Social Security System

Uniform Allowance
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Longevity Pay
Shift/Assignment Differential
Bilingual Pay
Wellness Pay
Educational Incentive Pay
Safety Equipment
Vacation Buy Back
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

The Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) is available on the Human Resources Department’s web page on the City of Richmond’s website.

THE INFORMATION ON THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CONSTITUTES NEITHER AN EXPRESSED NOR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

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