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Submit your applications by 6/26/24 to be eligible for the October 2024 Academy. Take the first step in applying below and FastTrack your career as a Police Officer with Hayward PD.

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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
$144,000/year
$83,969/year in the academy
PLUS EARN A
$10,000 hiring bonus
Experience Needed:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
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Lateral
Earn Up To
$153,982/year
PLUS EARN A
$20,000 hiring bonus
Experience Needed:
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.
High school diploma or equivalent (possession of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desirable).
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
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Fill out the form below to be admitted to our exclusive FastTrack Program. You will be contacted by a recruiter with the next steps of this accelerated process with Hayward PD.
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