Employment Opportunities

The City of Riverside is looking for qualified men and women to fill current vacancies within the department.  Opportunities are available for special individuals capable of meeting the demands of an exciting career in law enforcement.

Unfortunately we are not currently accepting applications for t he positions of Police Officer Lateral, Police Officer Trainee, Police Officer Entry and Police Cadet. Please continue to visit this web page as we will resume recruitment as vacancies occur.

Applications will be accepted online or at the City of Riverside Human Resources Department, located at 3780 Market, Riverside, California 92501. The 24-hour job line numbers are (951)826-5492 or 1-866-WORKRPD.

See sample written tests at the California Peace Officer Standards & Training Website:

• Applicant Preparation Guide for the POST Entry-Level Test Battery

• POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery

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Police Officer

Information on Trainee, Lateral and Entry Level (completed basic Peace Officer Academy) may be obtained through the City of Riverside Human Resources Department.

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Police Cadet

All applicants must be between eighteen (18) and twenty-three (23) years old and enrolled in college. Applications are being accepted on a continuing basis by the Human Resources Department.

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Police Volunteer

Police Volunteers assist within every Division of the Police Department in a large variety of capacities. Contact Rosemarie Lane, Volunteer Coordinator, at (951) 353-7187 to learn about being a volunteer.

 

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Public Safety Dispatcher - Trainee 

The Police Department has openings for Public Safety Dispatcher. Trainee positions are open and applications are being accepted on a continuing basis by the Human Resources Department.

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Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral

The Police Department has openings for Public Safety Dispatcher. Lateral positions are open and applications are being accepted on a continuing basis by the Human Resources Department.