Police Officer Trainee

***NO prior law enforcement experience or POST certified police academy training is needed. If you ARE a POST certified academy graduate or currently participating in a POST certified Academy, please apply to [Police Officer (Academy Graduate or Participant)](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywardca/jobs/2306037/police-officer-academy-graduate-participant-fto?keywords=police%20officer&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs).*** Please review the "Selection Procedures" below before applying for this job opportunity. Must apply no later than Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11:59p.m. to be considered for the next exam. **NEXT EXAM DATE TENTATIVLEY SCHEDULED FOR: SATURDAY, September 12, 2026** Place: Alameda County Sheriff's Department 6289 Madigan Road Dublin, CA 94568 Candidates MAY NOT retake the PELLETB within 30 days of previously taking the examination. **All waivers must be received by HR by the close of the application period (August 18, 2026, at 11:59pm) in order to be invited to this round of testing or you will need to reapply to the next round.** **You are encouraged to apply with waivers. You can email waivers to [jerome.delapaz@hayward-ca.gov](mailto:jerome.delapz@hayward-ca.gov)** **if you receive them after you apply and they will be verified and manually added to your application.** **WAIVERS** **We accept waivers from many outside agencies as well as the National Testing Network. City of Hayward requires a T-Score of 46 or higher. Below are upcoming test dates you may want to consider. Once you receive your passing scores, either add them as an attachment to your City of Hayward application OR if you already applied, email waivers as a PDF to [jerome.delapaz@hayward-ca.gov](mailto:jerome.delapz@hayward-ca.gov) who will add them to your application.** **Alameda County Sheriff Office [PELLETB and PAT/WSTB Registration | Alameda County Sheriff's Office, CA - Recruiting](https://www.join.alamedasheriff.gov/regional-training-center/pelletb-and-pat-wstb-registration)** **South Bay Regional [Pre-Employment Testing and Training - The Academy](https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests/)** **National Testing Network (virtual) [National Testing Network Website](https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs)** **THE POSITION:** This is a trainee-level classification that transitions into the Police Officer position. A Police Officer Trainee is a civilian position before and during enrollment in a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy, which lasts approximately six months. Upon successful completion of the POST academy and the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. The Police Officer Trainee position is represented by SEIU Local 1021 and has corresponding benefits provided to a civilian employee. Upon appointment to Police Officer, duties may include various law enforcement assignments such as patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court, and providing information to the public. Please see the City of Hayward's website for a complete job description. **You:** Are intent on providing excellent service to the Hayward Community Have a desire to Improve Hayward's Quality of Life Value Integrity and Accountability Seek continuous Improvement Are professional and respect all who live and work in our community For more information regarding Hayward Police Recruiting, please visit: http://www.joinhaywardpd.com **What you will do:** Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Attend a basic POST certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness. Receive train…