Annuitant Hiring

OPD annuitants conduct public safety employee background investigations. They may work a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year.

The position is not always open, but when it is, only CalPERS-retired OPD officers may apply. Annuitants hired by OPD receive general supervision from an OPD Sergeant of Police and/or Police Personnel Operations Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school
  • Licensing: Must possess a valid Alameda County Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license
  • Insurance: Must possess valid Peace Officers Research Association of California Legal Defense Fund (PORAC LDF) Retired Associate Member Insurance (see link above)
  • Required Experience: Retired Oakland Police Department Law Enforcement Personnel in the California Public Employees' Retirement System
  • RAM LDF Combined App 2013 (see RAM insurance link above)
  • Qualified applicants must pass a background investigation.

To Begin the Application Process

Submit the proof of RAM insurance to opdjobs@oaklandca.gov or deliver in person to:

OPD Recruiting & Backgrounds Office
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Suite D
Oakland, CA 94612

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