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Oakland PD process
hello all In in need of some help, I'm currently in the background process of the oakland pd hiring process I am just a little excited and the wait is killing me. can any fellow officers help me understand the process as I'm still awaiting to be assigned a BI but done all the following in my timeline here. I'm apart of the 185A group.
Was notified via email I passed my oral that took place 12/3. I was told on 12/6 that I place 30 on the list. -9/18 submitted application and test scores (NTN) -10/22 notified I was to move forward. -10/29 invited to take PAT -11/16 took PAT (passed) -11/22 invited to oral board -12/1 oral board work shop -12/3 oral board interview. -12/6 notified I passed placed 30. -12/11 notified that I will move forward to background investigation -12/17 started background investigation and all documents and pics taken at the department -12/22 OPD checked my credit report. ( was notified by my account on MYFICO.COM that someone pulled my credit report ) -1/3 notified for my Polygraph -1/4 went to OPD to have a LIVESCAN done for my background check. -1/10 went in to take my polygraph ( results pending ) -1/10 livescan background was completed ( you can check on then CADOJ website and enter the ATI number they put down on the pink slip.) ( FBI completed 1/4, CADOJ completed 1/9, ATF completed 1/10) I currently have a FFL license from the ATF and a high capacity magazine permit and CFD number ( California firearm dealer number ) from the CADOJ, so I am not sure if this helped pushed my back ground through. I'm told that the next academy will be in June. however do I assume I should wait for keep apply to other departments?
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If you are in background investigation stage, most likely an investigator was assigned.
When I applied, my process took almost a year. If you are passing all the process, most likely you will be in the next academy. I would not apply for another agency at this stage. |
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I ask this because when I did my poly in Martinez the lady asked if I was assigned a BI yet I said no since I haven’t heard from anyone. And yet I don’t k ow if I passed my poly. How long does it typically take to hear about your poly?
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If you are in process with other departments, keep going forward with all. Since you are in backgrounds, I’d suggest not applying to a new department.
Total hiring times vary from dept to dept depending on many factors. Typical process times are 6-12 months especially for recruits as opposed to laterals. You hearing about your poly depends on the internal mechanisms of that dept. The dept probably knows the next day. If they are racing an academy start date, you may hear quicker but next academy 4 months out is not a rush. |
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Backgrounds take a while; typically a year like others have a said.
What you have to remember is the BI is currently vetting you, all of your references, and your references’ references. You’ll list x number of personal, references, x number of professional references, those references usually list people you mutually know, they check all of your employers, residences, neighbors, etc., and that’s just a small percentage of what they do. All of those people have to get back to the BI too so they can be waiting around too. Have as much patience as possible. |
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IMO, if Oakland is the ONLY LE agency you'd ever consider working for, then just apply for Oakland. If, however, you'd be happy just working in LE and particular agency doesn't matter that much, then I'd recommend that you don't put all your eggs in one basket - i.e. go ahead and apply for a few departments at the same time...
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thank you all for all the information.
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If you decide to apply elsewhere or continue with other applications, you will need to articulate your reasoning in any subsequent interviews. Sometimes if an agency sees that you are moving forward elsewhere, they will pick up the pace with backgrounds. On the flipside, an agency may decide not to move forward with you. It is a crapshoot, but you have to keep in mind that until you get an offer, you don't have a job.
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OPD is my pick at the moment since Im currently the furthest in the process. that is why I haven't applied elsewhere .
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yes I have its called "THE FORCE" amazing documentary and more reason I'm excited to move this far in the process.
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I'm passed all that and now just waiting since I took my poly on 1/10
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Good luck, OP. Oakland PD is going to be a hard place to work right now if that is where you wind up; find a good crew to fit in with and stay safe.
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your right as well I have been told don't wait on one department but I will take the advice and try with other departments as this process continues
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thank you, will do
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in backgrounds and was notified to attend the PT workshops. yessssss
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nice. they will do a PT assessment consisting of: as many push-ups, pull ups, and sit-ups in 1 minute along with a timed 1.5 mile run. its graded on overall how well you did. they also do the BEEP test but I believe that's only during academy IIRC
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Did my first PT workshop on Sunday 2/16/2020. Now I have to go to the next one 2/23/2020 it was fairly easy. But I know they want improvement each time. What is a BEEP test?
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Any feedback on taking Spanish at a community college night class to increase the odds on getting hired?
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@hermosabeach
I don’t know of anything on paper that says being bilingual earns you any official preference, but it is definitely an asset in Oakland To the both of you, take note of what’s going on at the agency as of late. Talk to some officers who aren’t in recruiting about morale, politics, policy, federal oversight, and other issues that are driving attrition. Know what you’re getting into. Keep your options open, gents. Good luck. |
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I applied for OPD on April 7th 2019 and got assigned a BI around Nov 19th.
Your timeline of filing paperwork and going through backgrounds and live scan and polygraph are similar to mine. Only difference is when i applied, i applied for SFPD as well. SFPD and OPD offered me the position at the same time so i picked SFPD. Just so you're aware of how long the process is. |
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thank you. this helps a lot with the information you just gave.
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No worries, PM me know if you have any more questions.
When you get to OPD backgrounds, they will invite you to participate in the PAT workshop. I recommend doing them every time its offered. It was 2 times a month on weekends usually. That way you'll meet other potential recruits and get to know some of the staff members. its a 1.5mile run, followed by push ups and sit ups. |
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