Oakland PD process

[mmaaka]

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?

[micro911]

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.

[mmaaka]

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.

[mixicus]

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.

[mmaaka]

[esy]

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.

[Samuelx]

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...

[mmaaka]

thank you all for all the information.

[Mike512usa]

I think you mean the process takes approx. a year not the background. If they have not offered you a spot and there are other depts. that you would work for than I would apply to those as well. Any employer worth working for would understand you applying elsewhere. I went through the whole process minus the background. At that time it seemed like a huge number of applicants went through the process. If they have not committed to you. . .

[Just-in]

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.

[RedVines]

I agree that you shouldn't let your application stop you from applying to other agencies, especially right now when everyone is fighting for bodies.

Just curious. Are you set on OPD and if you are was wondering why?

[jc0311]

Have you seen the documentary on Oakland PD on Netflix? Not sure if its stlll on there. But after being on the job for approximately 14 years, Oakland PD is one of the last agencies I'd be willing to work for.

[jasongbmw]

Make sure to attend as many of the workshops as possible. OPD will factor your attendance in to their hiring decision.

[mmaaka]

I agree that you shouldn't let your application stop you from applying to other agencies, especially right now when everyone is fighting for bodies.

Just curious. Are you set on OPD and if you are was wondering why?

I applied to OPD, SF, and Hayward. I currently have a great career but I want some change in my life and law Enforcement has always been in my future. but I only wanted to concentrate on one dept at a time since I cant just drop everything for all the events and workshops and testing. if I did that for a lot of departments I can chance losing my job from attendance, so doing one at a time is easier to manage.

OPD is my pick at the moment since Im currently the furthest in the process. that is why I haven't applied elsewhere .

[mmaaka]

Have you seen the documentary on Oakland PD on Netflix? Not sure if its stlll on there. But after being on the job for approximately 14 years, Oakland PD is one of the last agencies I'd be willing to work for.

yes I have its called "THE FORCE" amazing documentary and more reason I'm excited to move this far in the process.