Join the El Cerrito Police Department! We are accepting applications for lateral/academy grads and police officer recruits. 

Benefits include:
Full medical/Dental Coverage
Paid Holidays/Vacation
Retirement (CalPERS)
Bilingual Pay
Education Incentive
Longevity Pay
24 Hour Fitness Gym Membership
Free Dry Cleaning

For recruitment information: https://el-cerrito.org/498/Police-Recruitment-Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 20 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to perform the essential job functions of the position, as determined by a thorough City pre-placement physical examination
• Meet vision requirement of not less than 20/100, correctable to 20/30
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien with an application for citizenship completed at least one year prior of date of application (citizenship must be obtained no later than three years after date of application or disqualification will result)
• Have a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Have a minimum of 30 verifiable semester college units with a college degree preferred or 2 years active military
• No Felony Convictions and No Misdemeanor Conviction which preclude one from lawfully possessing firearm