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Positions

Whether you are new to a career in law enforcement or looking for opportunity for advancement, the Concord Police Department is the place for you. Positions include 4/10 and 3/12 work shifts. Officers can hold positions in Patrol, Detective Units, Traffic, Community Impact Unit, K9 Officer, SWAT, Special Enforcement Team and more!

  • Police Officer (Trainee) 
    As a trainee, you would be assigned to attend 6 month Police Academy, which includes the academic and physical training required to be a Police Officer. In order to be eligible for Police Officer Trainee you must have a minimum of 30 college units and have past the POST Pellet B written exam with a score of 50 or higher.
  • Police Officer (Academy Graduate)
    An academy graduate must possess a certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. certified basic training academy. 
  • Police Officer (Lateral)
    For lateral entry consideration, an individual must have completed a probationary period in the Peace Officer classification and possess a P.O.S.T Police Officer Basic Certificate.
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Our Hiring Process

01

Phase I

Screening
& Testing

02

Phase II

Oral Board
Interview

03

Phase III

Polygraph & Background Investigation

04

Phase IV

Conditional Job Offer, Medical Exam & Psychological Exam

05

Phase V

Final Offer
of Employment

FAQ

What is the age requirement to be a Concord Police Officer?

Candidates need to be at least 20-years-old to apply and 21-years-old at the time of police academy graduation/ swearing in.

What is the hiring process?
  • Phase I – Screening and Testing
  • Phase II – Oral Board Interview
  • Phase III – Polygraph & Background Investigation
  • Phase IV – Conditional Job Offer, Medical Exam and Psychological Exam
  • Phase V – Final Offer of Employment
How do I prepare for the PELLETB exam?

Practice exams can be located online.

How long does the hiring process take?

The background and hiring process can take 3-6 months.

What are Concord PD’s education incentives?

Concord PD offers 100% tuition reimbursement (including books), up to a Master’s Degree.

What special assignments and auxiliary assignments does Concord PD offer?
  • Canine
  • Motors
  • Investigations  – Financial Crimes, Special Victims, Violence Suppression, Major Crimes
  • Special Enforcement Team (SET)
  • Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT)
  • SWAT
  • Corporal
  • Community Impact Unit
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Drone Team
  • Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
  • Peer Support Team
  • Honor Guard
  • Contra Costa County Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force

Contact A Recruiter

Take the first step. Email a recruiter and we will be in touch about potential job opportunities and to answer any questions you may have. 

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Phase I

Screening & Testing

Police Officer Trainee, Police Officer Academy Grad and Police Officer Lateral positions are open continuously.  We are currently offering a $20,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers.

Candidates applying for the Police Officer Trainee position must take the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam.  The exam evaluates the candidates reading and writing abilities.  Practice exams can be located online.  The Concord Police Department hosts the PELLETB exam monthly.  To reserve your spot, you can visit our Facebook page (located here: Facebook) and click on the Eventbrite link.  Concord PD requires a score of 50 or higher.  Once candidates receive their score, they can complete their application, attach their score and submit it.  Qualifying applicants will be contacted to move on to the next step: Oral Board Interview.

Phase II

Oral Board Interview

Candidates who submit a qualifying application will move on to the oral board interview.  An oral board interview consists of the applicant being asked a series of questions regarding experience, interpersonal skills, integrity, and background by a panel consisting of three sworn members of the Concord Police Department.  A business suit is appropriate; however, if you do not own one, dress as professionally as you can.  Successful applicants will move forward into the background process.

Phase III

Polygraph & Background Investigation

An applicant must successfully complete a polygraph and then moves on to the background investigation.  Concord PD’s background investigators are POST-certified and follow the POST Background Investigation Manual Guidelines.  The POST dimensions include:

  • Moral Character – integrity; impulse control/ attention to safety; substance abuse and other risk-taking behavior
  • Handling Stress and Adversity – stress tolerance; confronting and overcoming problems, obstacles, and adversity
  • Work Habits – conscientiousness
  • Interactions With Others – interpersonal skills
  • Intellectually-Based Abilities – decision-making and judgment; learning ability; communication skills

Phase IV

Conditional Job Offer, Medical Exam & Psychological Exam

Candidates who successfully complete the background investigation are provided with a conditional offer of employment contingent upon completing a drug screening, medical examination and psychological examination.

Phase V

Final Offer of Employment

Candidates who successfully complete Phase IV of the hiring process are provided with a final offer of employment.  Candidates hired as Police Officer Trainees will be enrolled to attend the next upcoming academy class.  All newly hired officers will attend a two-week new employee orientation.

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