Departments that are hiring

[Mini Guy]

Does anyone know of any departments that are hiring or at least testing? I have been testing in the Phoenix AZ area but nobody is hiring or if they are they hire 2, and 600 people apply. Any information or insight is greatly appreciated.

[IronBruin]

LAPD and CHP

[AWarr]

Yeah, times are tough, and hiring sucks!

[Vigilis]

Here's a list of current open positions: http://www.post.ca.gov/Hiring/Job_Opportunities/

[08duramax]

that's not accurate. Always verify on the departments website.

[MidnightBlue]

What I usually suggest when people ask that question (for CA anyway) is to go to the POST Agency List (http://post.ca.gov/Resources/Law_Enforcement_Links/agency_page.asp) and look up agencies one by one. It will take a while, but if you're willing to put in the time, you can find agencies that are hiring but might not be advertising it. Just a suggestion.

[CalPolyGrad]

Riverside County Sheriff's Department - East Desert Region is hiring too.

[nobodyjr]

SDPD is hiring.

[hankido2000]

Los Angeles County Police is hiring.

http://ops.co.la.ca.us/

[IronBruin]

What I usually suggest when people ask that question (for CA anyway) is to go to the POST Agency List (http://post.ca.gov/Resources/Law_Enforcement_Links/agency_page.asp) and look up agencies one by one. It will take a while, but if you're willing to put in the time, you can find agencies that are hiring but might not be advertising it. Just a suggestion.

Can be very time consuming, but it's very effective.

[CalPolyGrad]

What I usually suggest when people ask that question (for CA anyway) is to go to the POST Agency List (http://post.ca.gov/Resources/Law_Enforcement_Links/agency_page.asp) and look up agencies one by one. It will take a while, but if you're willing to put in the time, you can find agencies that are hiring but might not be advertising it. Just a suggestion.

+1

[Ninja1234]

Richmond(testing every 6 months or so)

[diamnd15]

East Bay Parks...

[MidnightBlue]

East Bay Parks...

I've been getting stalled by them for months now... HR told me they're building a list at the moment and to not expect anything solid for a while. You can always apply and throw your name in the pile though...

[diamnd15]

I've been getting stalled by them for months now... HR told me they're building a list at the moment and to not expect anything solid for a while. You can always apply and throw your name in the pile though...

well if that's truly the case i hate going out for interviews, taking my time away from the academy, when these departments know they don't have any spots, and have people already on their lists

[MidnightBlue]

well if that's truly the case i hate going out for interviews, taking my time away from the academy, when these departments know they don't have any spots, and have people already on their lists

I don't think it's a lack of positions so much as a lack of $$$. The positions are there. Agencies just can't fill them.

[Copp'rPenny]

I don't think it's a lack of positions so much as a lack of $$$. The positions are there. Agencies just can't fill them.

Well, to those of us in the process, it's six of one, half dozen of another. :(

[MidnightBlue]

Well, to those of us in the process, it's six of one, half dozen of another. :(

As someone in the process, believe me I feel your pain...

[08duramax]

Me too......

[pappabacon]

I went onto Wikipedia to get a list of counties in Southern California, I then searched the web for Sheriffs Departments of these counties. I then looked at larger cities, that may have their own local PD, then searched for these PD websites. It took me quite a while (probably most of an afternoon), but I found more than a few who were hiring, even if they weren't advertising on billboards.

[Copp'rPenny]

Copp'rPenny made me feel self-conscious about listing my agencies

Copp'rPenny's now making your feel self-conscious about how LONG your signature is! :D

[pappabacon]

That's what she said.

Sorry, that was waaay to easy. I shortened it, and made the font smaller. ;)

[nobodyjr]

Here's what I use to do: go to the county and city HR/Personnel department websites for who is hiring. The PD and SO's don't hire anyone-- the bean counters at HR do. Their website are the up to date ones...

Here are all the official city and county websites:


http://events.cacities.org/cgi-shl/TWServer.exe/Run:WEBLIST

http://www.csac.counties.org/default.asp?id=7

[DOAcop38]

Still need another (48) officer positions for fiscal yr 2009 to 2010 !!!! Starting is $60,009 to $82,500/yr to start. 2.75% longevity at 10,15,20 yrs and 5.5% bonus pay for detectives,SWAT, motors and other speciality unit pay....

www.laxpd.com

[Vigilis]

SJPD is still hiring: http://www.sjpd.org/joinsjpdblue/

[diamnd15]

Still need another (48) officer positions for fiscal yr 2009 to 2010 !!!! Starting is $60,009 to $82,500/yr to start. 2.75% longevity at 10,15,20 yrs and 5.5% bonus pay for detectives,SWAT, motors and other speciality unit pay....

www.laxpd.com

do they take academy grads???

[Stugotz]

LASD, although hiring is slower now.

[DOAcop38]

do they take academy grads???

yes- go to the city website and fill out the PBA,or call 310-646-0500

[UScanuck]

Santa Ana just opened up testing ...April 11.

[eagleI]

Some agencies are still hiring you just have to do the "leg work". Many are waiting until the new fiscal year. I hate to say this, but the reality is Oakland had people quit after the murders of the 4 officers. It takes a special kind of person...

[CHUCKnmnV]

Covina PD, Azusa PD, and I believe Colton PD are hiring for recruits and laterals.