Applications are accepted and screened for minimum qualifications.  Applicants who pass this stage will be invited to advance to the next step in the process.

Any questions about the application should be directed to Human Resources at (916) 774-5475.

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The written exam is proctored by the City of Roseville Human Resources Department. The California POST Pellet B exam will be administered to anyone who does not provide their current T-score.

Roseville Police Department accepts a passing T-score of 50.

Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be invited to the Physical Agility Test.

Applicants must pass the Physical Agility Test to move onto the oral interview. 

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Applicants will meet with an interview panel to determine suitability for the position. The panel will evaluate your ability to communicate, level of preparation for the job, and your decision-making. This will take approximately thirty minutes.

After successful completion of the oral interview, you will be given numerous documents to complete. This will include the Personal History Statement, which is an extensive collection of past residences, acquaintances, and employment information.

You will be invited to bring your completed Personal History Statement and ID to a questionnaire session.  During the session, you will complete a detailed background questionnaire. All responses will later be verified through background investigation and CVSA examination.

If selected to move forward in the hiring process a member of the Professional Standards Unit will contact you.

All prospective applicants for positions with the Roseville Police Department must undergo a comprehensive pre-employment background process.  This investigation ensures the following:

  • It assures compliance with all applicable minimum standards for appointment.
  • It screens out candidates who, based on their history or other relevant information, are found to unsuitable for their desired position with the Roseville Police Department.
  • The applicant’s dependability, honesty, responsibility, and integrity are evaluated.
A CVSA examination is used to confirm the entirety of the information that the applicant provided to the Roseville Police Department.
At this stage, the Professional Standards Unit Sergeant and Lieutenant review the applicant’s background file before forwarding it to the Division Captain and the Chief of Police for review.

Applicants will be invited to interview with the Chief of Police, or the chief's designee.

Successful applicants will be given a conditional job offer.  This offer becomes an offer of employment only if the applicant successfully completes the final examination(s), as required by their position.

Applicants must successfully complete a medical examination.
Applicants must successfully complete a psychological examination.
Once the City of Roseville’s Human Resources Department is informed that an applicant has successfully completed the final examination(s) as required, the applicant will be notified.  Arrangements will be made with the Roseville Police Department personnel to begin employment.
If you have any questions, please contact Lieutenant Jeff Kool or Sergeant Chad Baumann at (916) 774-5009.