Police Recruit
East Palo Alto Police Department
Salary: $30 – $30 per hour
Job description and requirements
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Job Information
EAST PALO ALTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
141 DEMETER STREET
EAST PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94303
650-853-3143
Updated: December 26, 2024
Position Title: Police Recruit
Salary Information: $30/hr.
Benefit Information: During the academy, the following benefits will be available:
- Medical coverage
- Dental
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Department Application Link: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-east-palo-alto
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Candidate Contact Person
Danielle Oliveira
Recruitment Coordinator
danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org
Department Overview
The City of East Palo Alto Police Department has built a strong partnership between the community and the department to help enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for the people who live and work in the City of East Palo Alto.
City/County/Area Information
East Palo Alto/ San Mateo County
Population
28,500
Job Requirements
Age: 21
US Citizen: Authorized
High School Grad/GED: Equivalent HS Diploma
Valid State Driver’s License: Yes (California)
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes, English/ Bilingual Desired
Vision: Desired
College: Desired
Prior Experience: No experience is required but experience in a law enforcement environment is desired.
Additional Requirements:
- California P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) or other professionally developed and validated test of reading and writing ability. With a passing T-score of 42 or above. Commission Regulation 1951
- NTN passing scores of: Human relations video score: 65% Writing Score: 70% Reading Score: 70%
- Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a score of 330 or above Penal Code section 13510
Hiring Process:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. https://www.calopps.org/city-of-east-palo-alto. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position should advise Danielle Oliveira from Muchmore Than Consulting at danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org
About this opportunity
Application timeline
This is a continuous filing that has been listed for 79 days since CA Public Jobs first observed it.
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Posting history
This posting appears on National Testing Network. CA Public Jobs first observed it on August 17, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.