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The Hayward Police Department is built on teamwork, camaraderie, and community. Carve your own police career path with over 20 specialized units such as SWAT, K9, Detective, Vice, Gang, and Homicide. Enjoy benefits along your journey, including paid academy training, 3 day work week, paid time off, and retirement plans. Discover what you’re made of and join our family of professionals today!

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Law Enforcement Jobs

From entry-level law enforcement jobs to lateral police recruitment, the Hayward Police Department offers several opportunities to pursue a career in law enforcement. If you’re thinking of becoming a police officer in California, you want to join a unique Department that not only serves the community but has a great family feel. Join the Hayward Police Department today to jumpstart or continue your law enforcement career.

Entry Level
Earn Up To
$93,454/year
in the academy
PLUS EARN A
$10,000 hiring bonus
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The City of Hayward is offering an opportunity for individuals aspiring to begin a career in law enforcement as a Police Officer Trainee. This entry-level, non-sworn position is designed for candidates who have not yet attended a California POST-certified police academy. Selected candidates will be sponsored to attend the police academy, where they will receive comprehensive training in law enforcement principles, procedures, and techniques. Upon successful completion of the academy, trainees will be eligible for promotion to the position of sworn Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: No prior law enforcement experience or POST-certified police academy training is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensing: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Other Requirements:
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States as outlined by federal law.
  • At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Vision correctable to 20/30.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Must successfully pass a background investigation, medical and psychological exams, and other pre-employment evaluations.
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Police Officer (Academy Graduate/ Participant/ FTO)
Earn Up To
$144,875/year
PLUS EARN A
$10,000 hiring bonus
The City of Hayward is accepting application for Police Officer--Academy Graduates and Academy Participants. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to: patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year in a law enforcement agency within the last thirty-six (36) months and possession of a current Basic California P.O.S.T Certificate.

OR Currently employed by a law enforcement agency and have successfully passed a field training officer (FTO) program, but have yet to complete probation.

OR Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T approved academy certificate. Obtained within the past eighteen (18) months from date of application is desirable.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desirable.
Licensing: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Other Requirements:
  • Free of any felony convictions.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States as outline by federal law.
  • Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
  • Must pass a background investigation.
  • Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.
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Lateral
Earn Up To
$188,085/year
PLUS EARN A
$20,000 hiring bonus
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The City of Hayward is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals for the position of Lateral Police Officer. Lateral officers perform a wide range of law enforcement duties including patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and traffic incidents, making arrests, preparing reports, and testifying in court. Officers are also expected to respond to calls for service, provide public assistance, and engage in community-oriented policing practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: At least one year of experience as a sworn police officer in a law enforcement agency within the last 36 months.
Certification: Possession of a current Basic California POST Certificate.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree desirable).
Licensing: Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Other Requirements:
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States as outlined by federal law.
  • At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Vision correctable to 20/30.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Must successfully pass a background investigation, medical and psychological exams, and other pre-employment evaluations.
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Public Safety Dispatcher (Lateral)
Earn Up To
$125,694/year
The Public Safety Dispatcher (Lateral) is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatching police, fire, and other city services using a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. This role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure, communicate clearly with the public and first responders, and work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a public safety dispatcher for a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), including substantial public contact while performing multiple tasks and using a computer-aided dispatch system.
Licenses and Certificates: Completion of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Public Safety Dispatcher course is highly desirable.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Typing Requirement: A typing certificate demonstrating the ability to type at least 35 net words per minute is required. Certificates must be obtained from a public school, business school, or temporary agency; online or home computer tests are not accepted. The certificate must be dated within six (6) months prior to the application filing date and include details of a five-minute timed test, gross typing speed, number of errors, and net words per minute.
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Jail Supervisor
Apply by Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Earn Up To
$111,488/year
The City of Hayward is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join the Hayward Police Department as a Jail Supervisor. This advanced-level, civilian leadership position plays a key role in the daily operations of our Type I jail facility. Under the direction of the Jail Administrator, the Jail Supervisor oversees jail personnel, ensures compliance with legal standards, and helps maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience as a jailer in a department comparable to the Hayward Police Department.
Certification: Possession of a current Basic California POST Certificate.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensing & Certifications:
  • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
  • Possession of a Basic Corrections Officer Academy Certificate from a certified STC academy.
  • Must possess or obtain a Correctional Officer Supervisor Course Certificate (or POST Supervisory Course) during the probationary period.
Other Requirements
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States as defined by federal law.
  • Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including criminal history, medical and psychological evaluations, and more.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and work in a secure jail environment.
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Jail Supervisor
Earn Up To
$111,758/year
PLUS EARN A
$xx,xxx hiring bonus
The Jail Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the City of Hayward’s Type I jail facility. This role includes managing jail staff, assigning shifts, training personnel in proper procedures, and ensuring that all jail operations comply with applicable laws and safety regulations. The supervisor prepares detailed reports on inmate behavior, facility incidents, and staff performance. Additionally, the Jail Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a secure, efficient, and legally compliant correctional environment while coordinating with other law enforcement and court entities.
Minimum Qualification
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties as a jailer in a department similar to the Hayward Police Department.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensing:
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment.
  • Must possess a Basic Corrections Officer Academy Certificate from a certified Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
  • Must possess or obtain, during the probationary, certificates for the "Correction Officer Supervisor Course" issued by the State of California Standards and Training for Correction Program or the Peace Officer Standards and Training Supervisory Course.
Other Requirements:
  • U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Vision correctable to 20/30.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Must successfully pass a background investigation, medical and psychological exams, and other pre-employment evaluations.
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Communications Supervisor
Earn Up To
$123,552/year
PLUS EARN A
$xx,xxx hiring bonus
The Communications Supervisor manages the day-to-day operations of Hayward’s Communication Center, ensuring the timely and effective dispatch of emergency and non-emergency services. This position supervises a team of dispatchers, evaluates their performance, creates work schedules, and provides ongoing training to maintain high standards of service. The role also includes coordinating communication between field units and the public, resolving service issues, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and state regulations. The supervisor must stay current with technological advancements in emergency communications and contribute to the overall safety and efficiency of public safety operations.
Minimum Qualification
Experience: Two (2) years of responsible emergency dispatching experience comparable to the Communications Operator in the City of Hayward.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
Licensing: Possession of the Basic POST Dispatch Course Certificate of Completion.
Other Requirements:
  • U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Vision correctable to 20/30.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Must successfully pass a background investigation, medical and psychological exams, and other pre-employment evaluations.
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