You must attach your POST Basic Academy graduation certificate to your application. You may include other documentation, such as a resume, cover letter, or other certifications, along with your POST Basic Academy graduation certificate. However, CalOpps will only accept one attachment (multiple pages okay) up to 2MB.
Applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, and relevant training, education, and work experience. Only complete applications, including supplemental questionnaire responses and POST Basic Academy graduation certificate, will be reviewed and considered.
Applications will be reviewed periodically. Those qualified applicants best matching the current needs of the City will be invited to the testing process, which may consist of an oral board interview and/or written exercise.
If successful in the testing process, candidates may be invited to subsequent phases of the selection process, including Chief/Command Staff interview, thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening and medical evaluation. Candidates must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be hired as a Police Officer.
The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at hr@menlopark.gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
