Personnel & Training

The Personnel & Training Unit is responsible for the hiring and training of all employees at the Hayward Police Department. The P&T Unit conducts recruitment and hiring for all available positions and is responsible for the continuous professional training given to sworn police officers.

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The Hayward Police Department is built on teamwork, camaraderie, and community. From professional staff to police officer positions, the Hayward Police Department offers several opportunities to pursue a career in law enforcement. Discover what you're made of and join our family of professionals today!

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Honor Guard:

The HPD Honor Guard is a ceremonial unit, composed of volunteers who are highly motivated and show aptitude for ceremonial duty. A primary role for HPD Honor Guard is to provide funeral honors for fallen officers, serve as the "guardians of the colors" by displaying and escorting the national and state flags on ceremonial occasions at official functions.

For more information contact

Lt. Ryan SillPersonnel and Training Manager
Lieutenant Javier Rivera
Hayward Police Department
300 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-7031
Missing photoPersonnel and Training Sergeant
Sergeant John Padavana
Hayward Police Department
300 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-3406