Police Officer

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Guidelines:
  • Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
  • A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and graduation from a P.O.S.T. approved police academy.
  • College level course work and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable.
  • An Associate’s degree is highly desirable.
  • Experience:
    • Some work experience as a California peace officer or other work experience that demonstrates a general aptitude for police work.
  • Licenses or Certificates:
    • Possession of a valid driver's license.
    • Possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate upon completion of the probationary period.
    • Additional certifications may be required for specialized assignments.

  Application Process

  We Are Currently Accepting Applications For Lateral Police Officers On A Continuous Basis. This Recruitment May Close At Any Time Without Notice. Applicants Must Submit The Following City Of Brentwood Employment Application. Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes may also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

  Examination And Recruitment Process

  The Examination And Recruitment Process Will Include A review of applications to determine if minimum qualifications for the position are met. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an Eligible List, which the Brentwood Police Department will use to schedule panel interviews with the leadership team. The eligible list is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

  Disclaimer

  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.