Police Officer

The City of Auburn invites quality lateral and academy graduate police officers to join the Auburn Police Department. We are looking for individuals who are seeking a challenging and rewarding position to serve the community of Auburn. Qualified individuals should be motivated, self—starters, with strong desire to learn, and demonstrate their ability to work within a teamwork environment.

Qualifications
Lateral Entry: At time of appointment, candidates must possess or be eligible for a California Basic POST Certificate (California Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificate). The basic POST Certificate must be submitted at the time of application.

Academy Graduate: At time of appointment, candidates must have successfully completed a California approved Basic POST Academy within the last 3 years. The POST Certificate must be submitted at the time of application.

All Candidates:
Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalency; possess or be eligible for a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate; be at least twenty–one years old at time of appointment; possess sufficient strength and agility necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer; possess a valid Driver’s License at time of appointment;
and live within a reasonable response time of the Police Department.