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Feb 02, 2020

Oral Board Workshop - Prepare for the Police Officer Trainee Oral Board Interview

This workshop offers Police Officer Trainee applicants the opportunity to improve their oral board interview skills. Applicants will receive helpful tips and information about how to be more successful with the interview process.

Mar 07, 2020

Physical Ability Test (PAT) Workshop

This workshop offers Police Officer Trainee applicants the opportunity to practice completing the Physical Ability Test. Applicants will receive helpful tips and information that may improve test performance. The workshop is held at Merritt College in Oakland at the Rear Parking Lot (in Merritt College gym if raining). Exercise attire…

Apr 04, 2020

Physical Ability Test (PAT) Workshop

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From sworn officers to professional staff, OPD is always looking for kind, engaged, and committed people to join the department.