The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is extending a special opportunity to pursue a challenging and rewarding career in law en ... forcement with one of the largest police agencies in the State of California. Working as a Police Officer is a very challenging and rewarding career; every day on the job is different. Dealing with a wide variety of people in different situations, Oakland's Police Officers quickly analyze and solve problems and use their excellent "people skills" to defuse conflict and avoid confrontation whenever possible. When a true crisis or emergency occurs, OPD Officers are supported by state-of-the-art equipment, systems, and command leadership. Police Officers patrol the City's commercial, industrial, and residential districts, working closely with the community they serve to preserve the peace and promote public safety. They carefully document their activities in written reports and statements, and provide court testimony. They also investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery, assault, and disturbing the peace, and assist firefighters and emergency medical technicians. In this large department, there are many opportunities for officers to gain experience working in areas such as: vice control, traffic enforcement and investigation, narcotics enforcement, youth or community services, recruiting, crime prevention, and criminal investigations. Salary Range: Up to $123,417 (Top Step) Police Recruit Salary: $ 34.51 hourly / $5,980.96 monthly Benefits: - Full Retirement Benefits - No Cost Medical and Dental - No Cost Life Insurance - Shift Pay Differential - 3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year - Special Assignment Pay - Education Incentives - Uniform Allowance - Bilingual Pay - Longevity Pay Specialized Units: - Helicopter Unit - Mounted Unit - Marine Unit - Detectives - SWAT - K-9 Unit - Motorcycle Unit - Bicycle Patrol - Training Officer - Special Victim Unit - Hostage Negotiation Team To Apply online go to www. OPDJobs.com read more