I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Concord Police Department (California) (Concord, CA) in Sept 2009
Interview
The hiring process includes the standard local, State and POST requirements such as written test, physical agility, oral interviews (2 total), psychological testing, medical, VSA, MMPA, background investigation and Chief's interview. The most recent applicant pool was 470 with the intention of hiring four officers.