Police Officer – Lateral & Academy Graduate Only

Salary: $63.11-$76.71 Hourly

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

Position Summary:

The Newark Police Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency with 59 sworn and 27 professional staff employees. The Newark Police Department values and rewards prior police experience. Well qualified lateral officers have enjoyed specialty assignments and promotions based upon total law enforcement experience. State of the art safety equipment, including, individually issued patrol rifles with sighting systems, Ballistic Helmets, Smart Phones and an Armored Rescue Vehicle.

Requirements:

• Lateral Transfer applicants must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate and have been employed as a peace officer in the State of California within the last 12 months. A copy of the certificate is required with the application.
• Academy Graduate applicants must have successfully completed a California P.O.S.T. certified academy. A copy of the academy certificate is required with the application.
• A high school diploma or equivalent;
• In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record;
• Age 21 by date of appointment;
• Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Newark;
• 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes. 20/80 uncorrected vision (both eyes) for those wearing glasses or hard contact lenses. Uncorrected vision requirements may be waived for persons wearing soft contact lenses upon verification of vision stability.