Oakland Housing Authority Police Department

RECRUITMENT

The Oakland Housing Authority Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.  The Oakland Housing Authority Police Department is seeking Officers who are striving to work in a diverse community, and are able to show a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Those who are interested, and meet the minimum standards, are encouraged to submit an application to the Oakland Housing Authority Department of Human Resources.  Applications can be obtained at the Oakland Housing Authority office located at 1619 Harrison Street in downtown Oakland.  Once application has been submitted and reviewed, the applicant will be asked to complete the following steps, prior to job offer.

- Oral Interview 
- Polygraph examination
- Background Investigation
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medical Screening

Following successful application process, Officers will go though 16 weeks of Field Training, and an 18 month probation period.

The Oakland Housing Authority Police Department offers a variety of assignments to Officers, including:

- Patrol
- Investigations
- Bicycle Patrol
- K-9

For more information regarding the hiring process, please contact Sergeant Proverb Jacobs.  pjacobs@oakha.org or telephone # (510) 535-3128.

OHAPD is taking applications for Reserve Police Officer positions.

Those who are interested, and meet the minimum standards, are encouraged to submit an application to the Oakland Housing Authority Department of Human Resources.

Click here to download OHA Employment Application form.