Police Trainee and Academy Attendee

your search stops here! If you’re looking for a demanding, rewarding career with a department committed to integrity and community partnership, the san leandro police department is the place to be. We lead with innovation, prioritize professional growth, and value team members who bring forward creative, effective solutions. If our core values of teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and service align with yours, explore (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

to learn more about joining our team as a police recruit trainee.

apply immediately. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are recieved for the current round of testing.

to be considered for this testing process, you must submit one of the following:
california pelletb “t-score” of 45 points or higher dated within one year or a passing ntn score
. In addition, you must provide a california post work sample test battery (wstb) certificate with a score of 384 or higher and a 14‑minute maximum time for the 1.5‑mile run dated within one year.

for information on how to take the ntn written exam, please visit

for information on how to take the california post pelletb and/or wstb, please visit

• get paid to learn! Earn a full‑time salary while attending a police basic academy ($7,310 - $8,885/month
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• onsite gym and fitness amenities available*
• city contribution towards deferred compensation up to 2% of base salary
• up to $2,627.75 monthly city contribution toward medical and dental benefits (you pay only $312.29/month for kaiser family coverage)

* upon graduation from the police academy

supervision exercised and received: receives direct supervision and tutorage from academy training staff, as well as training staff from the san leandro police department.

• attends and successfully completes a certified police training academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system which includes training in various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, weapons, and physical fitness;
• understands and can carry out oral and written directions;
• meets standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the city;
• observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places;
• uses and cares for firearms;
• learns, understands, and interprets laws and regulations;
• prepares accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
• learns standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; and
• performs related duties as assigned. For detailed information about the job classification, visit police recruit trainee.

california post entry level law enforcement test battery (pelletb) “t-score” of 45 points or higher dated within one year of application. California post “t-scores” from other agencies will be accepted if taken within one…