The vision of this department is to be a premier Police Department for the Oakland Housing Authority, its residence and staff; A department that proudly executes the highest ethical and professional standards in performing our duties, continuously improving upon the safety and security conditions for residents and staff, and protecting the fixed assets owned by the Authority; creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can develop their talents and abilities for the betterment of themselves and their community, an environment free from destructive influences of drugs, violence and hopelessness; using creativity, technology and training to execute our business as a progressive community-orientated Police Department, a department that continually promotes trusts, relationships, cooperation and partnership with the community we serve.

The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran’s status or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability. The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Applicants with special needs, please call (510) 874-1575 (voice); (510) 832-7331 (TDD).