Entry Level Police Officer na City of Redding, CA

About the Department

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer within the Redding Police Department. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment toward providing excellent service to the members of the community. The Mission of the Redding Police Department is to work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our City.

The Redding Police Department has a reputation as a progressive agency offering excellent training and career development programs and providing our officers with modern equipment. Assignment opportunities include: Patrol, Special Weapons and Tactics, Field Evidence Technicians, Field Training Officers, Investigations, Motor Unit, Canine, Bicycle Patrol and the Neighborhood Police Unit

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment.

• We are currently only considering candidates for the Entry Level Police Officer position who have already completed a 6 month law enforcement academy.  If you have not yet completed a law enforcement academy, please apply for the Police Recruit position.

Position Duties

Please view the job classification  for Entry Level Police Officer to learn more about the duties performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of practices and procedures of administration of justice and criminal law, City ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of investigation and crime prevention methods.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing the apprehension, arrest, custody, and prosecution of law violators and effective public relations. 
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action.

Education and Experience: 

• Typical education includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a California POST police academy.
• Typical experience would be less than one year of "street" experience with a municipality, Sheriff's Office or equivalent.  
• Applicants must attach a copy of a Basic POST certification.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must attach a copy of a California POST Academy certificate or proof of current enrollment in a California POST Academy at the time of application AND proof of a "POST Entry-Level Test Battery" ("T-Score") of 45 or higher in order to be considered (certificates over two years old will not be accepted). POST Academy Certificates over three years require proof of completion of a POST Academy update course.
• Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment as a peace officer per government code section 1031.4
• No felony convictions.  
• Shall be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. 
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.  

Other Qualifications

Examination process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof. 


IMPORTANT: Applicants must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years at time of appointment as a peace officer per government code section 1031.4

• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
• Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
• Successful completion of a polygraph examination
• Successful completion of a psychological evaluation
• Positions within the Police Department require applicants pass an extensive background investigation prior to appointment. 

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