Police Officer; Recruit and Academy Attendee

Overview

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education.

Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. We are a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with over 70 sworn officers. Our department includes a variety of units and patrol opportunities such as Air Support, Marine, Equestrian, Special Enforcement (including off-road vehicles), Investigations, and a 24-hour per day 9-1-1 Communications Center.

Looking to start your career in an organization that values your work and professional development endeavors? Apply to join the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department today!

Police Officer Recruit is an entry level classification and a non-sworn position which has no police officer powers. As a Police Officer Recruit, you will attend a Peace Officer Basic Training Academy approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in order to successfully complete the course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer status in the State of California!

Your academic progress and physical achievement will be closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion of the POST Basic Training Academy, you will be considered for appointment as a sworn Police Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District!

Application materials for this position consist of three (3) required parts:

Optional application materials (if applicable to the candidate):

Written Exam Alternatives:

POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) T-Score:
If you have taken the Pellet B with another agency within twelve (12) months of the job posting closing date, with a passing score of 45 or higher, and would like to use that score in place of retaking the test with our agency, you may attach a copy of your T-Score to the job application.

OR
National Testing Network (NTN):
If you have taken the National Testing Network exam in the last 12 months with a passing score please attach your score to the application.

Physical Agility Alternatives:

The Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB):
If you have completed the WSTB in the last six (6) months with a passing score of 307 for Police Recruit, please attach verification of your score from the testing agency (an email record is acceptable). If you do not have the WSTB passing score you will have to complete the District s physical ability test.

For Academy Attendees ONLY:
Documentation demonstrating current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy.

Conditions of Employment:

• Incumbents must successfully complete the POST Basic Academy to qualify for status as a Police Officer;
• A valid California driver s license is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification;
• Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under various weather conditions and to perform the duties as required by their assigned position;
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts as needed;
• Applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, as well as pass a polygraph, psychological, and medical examination.

• Enjoys being challenged and is self-motivated;
• Enjoys public service and has a high level of personal integrity;
• Appreciates the value of publicly accessible open space and wishes to work with like-minded folks to preserve such opportunities for future generations;
• Is a personable and excellent communicator that understands the importance of community policing in the law enforcement…