Police Officer (Academy Complete and POST Certified)

Oxnard Police Department; Oxnard (CA); Sur place; USD 99 000 - 149 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Oxnard Police Department is actively seeking qualified Police Officer candidates who meet POST requirements and are prepared to uphold public safety with integrity and professionalism.

Under direct supervision, officers perform routine to complex tasks, including patrol, investigations, evidence handling, and court testimony, while enforcing federal, state, and local laws to protect the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of a valid unrestricted California Class C driver's license.
• Possession of a Basic POST certificate issued by POST.
• Background investigation, polygraph, and medical examination required prior to appointment.

Responsabilités

• Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or other methods.
• Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information and resolves complaints.
• Performs investigations and takes appropriate action in cases of law violations.
• Preserves law and order; prevents and discovers crime; enforces regulations and laws; apprehends offenders.
• Obtains and processes evidence; traces persons and vehicles involved in incidents.
• Takes written statements; clears accident scenes; prepares reports; testifies in court.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish/English

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid unrestricted California Class C driver's license

California POST Basic Certificate

Description du poste

The City of Oxnard is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for Police Officer positions within the Police Department. Candidates must possess P.O.S.T. Certification and have completed the POST Academy.

To learn more about the Police Department, we welcome you to view our department's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8eWAntFN70

We also encourage you to visit our website at Join the Oxnard Police Department

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs routine to complex tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Police Officer series including protection of public health, safety and welfare, and enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; learns policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Police Officer is the entry-level position and is responsible for the full scope and responsibility of assigned work, under direct supervision. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Corporal by the latter's responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks and the performance of the coordination and oversight responsibilities for a designated beat.

Salary: $98,703.07- $149,279.10 annually DOE

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant or higher level management staff. No supervision is exercised unless serving as a member of the Field Training Program. Police Officer II may provide technical supervision to on police calls in the field to lower level officers.

Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or other methods as may be appropriate.
• Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints.
• Performs investigations and takes appropriate action in cases of law violations.
• Preserves law and order; prevents and discovers the commission of crime; enforces regulations and laws. Apprehends lawbreakers.
• Obtains and processes evidence; traces persons and vehicles involved in accidents or violations of law.
• Takes written statements; clears accident scenes; prepares required reports; testifies in court; maintains investigative records.
• Assists other agencies as required.

Education and Experience

Police Officer:

• A high school diploma, or the equivalent

License:

• Possession of a valid unrestricted class C California driver's license.

Certification and Other Requirements:

• Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking skills are highly desired.

Prior to appointment all candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and will be required to undergo a polygraph test, psychological evaluation and medical examination.

UNION MEMBERSHIP

Positions in this classification are represented by Oxnard Peace Officers Association (OPOA).

NOTE

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Cont