Official Oakland Police Department Recruiting Page. Like and follow us for all you OPD career inform Welcome to the Oakland Police Department Recruiting Page!
This is a page created to give a permanent online presence to OPD recruiting. We are in an age where communication in this manner is important, and it allows us to broadcast information across all areas quickly, and in an easily accessible fashion. Information about the hiring process, general information, advice, physical fitness, important dates, and community events are some topics of discussio
04/02/2026
Join us today, April 2nd from 10 AM – 1 PM in Fairfield, CA.
Solano Community College – Fairfield
What you can do at the event:
• Connect directly with hiring employers
• Learn about open positions
• Explore different career opportunities
Free event with Free parking!!
03/11/2026
Free Career Fair Today!! March 11th in Pleasanton, CA from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
Register to attend this unique hiring event by following the link below:
https://www.trivalleycareercenter.org/tri-valley-job-fair/
We hope to see you there!!
02/23/2026
The Oakland Police Department is hiring Police Communications Dispatchers and hosting a Virtual Dispatcher Information Session to share more about the role.
Tuesday, February 24,
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn about the hiring and testing process, what to expect on the job, and the types of calls handled by the 911 Center team. Representatives will be available to answer your questions.
Register online: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03NBPD0
01/29/2026
Join us today, Jan. 29th from 11 AM – 2 PM in San Jose, CA.
This is one of the state's largest hiring events dedicated exclusively to meeting the hiring needs of local and regional Law Enforcement Agencies.
RSVP: https://www.relianthiring.com/law-enforcement-career-seeker-registration.html
11/18/2025
Honoring our Veterans at Laney College!
Join us today, Nov. 18th from 11:30 AM –1 PM in the Laney Quad as we celebrate and support our Veteran community.
✨ Veterans Day recognition
✨ Holiday job fair
✨ Basic Needs community resource pop-up
✨ Free food!
Let’s come together to show appreciation, connect, and uplift our campus community.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/k1ph5ge2By
10/24/2025
The Oakland Police Department Recruiting & Backgrounds Unit will be in attendance for the National Latino Peace Officers Association Trunk or Treat event!!
Join the festivities on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Verdese Carter Park located at 9600 Sunnyside Street Oakland, CA 94603.
10/22/2025
The Oakland Police Department Recruiting & Backgrounds Unit will be in attendance for this fun, family event!!
Join the festivities on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Larry E. Reid Sports Center parking lot located at 9161 Edes Avenue Oakland, CA 94603.
10/21/2025
The Oakland Police Department is hosting an Online Dispatcher Information Session event TODAY!!
Join us this evening, October 21, 2025, from 6 PM - 8 PM. We will have representatives present to discuss the recruitment process.
Click the link below to register:
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10/15/2025
Free Career Fair Today!! Oct15th in Brentwood, CA from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Register to attend this unique hiring event by following the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frontliners-first-responders-tickets-1466989046729?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope to see you there!!
09/05/2025
OPD is looking to hire Police Communications Dispatchers committed to helping our community live up to its potential.
If you want to make a positive impact in Oakland, consider a career with OPD.
Be the change you want to see at OPD.
Apply at http://OPDJOBS.COM
09/04/2025
OPD is hiring officers dedicated to helping our community reach its full potential.
If you want to make a positive impact in Oakland, consider a career with OPD.
Be the change you want to see at OPD.
Text “OPDJobs” to (510) 330-2044 or visit http://OPDJobs.com
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