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City of Oceanside

Police Officer - Graduated Police Academy

City of Oceanside, Oceanside, California, United States, 92058

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THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Police Officer - Academy Graduate. This position will be assigned to the Field Operations Division. Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Look no further than the Oceanside Police Department, serving the City of Oceanside. Located just 35 miles north of San Diego and 83 miles south of Los Angeles, Oceanside offers a unique combination of an outstanding location, affordable housing, excellent schools, and multiple community resources. The city maintains its coastal beauty and character while being close to major Southern California destinations. The Oceanside Police Department has an authorized strength of 228 sworn officers and 84 professional staff members, handling approximately 110,000 calls for service each year. Our team is organized under the Chief’s office and three divisions: Patrol, Support Operations, and Investigations. Our motto, "Service With Pride," reflects our commitment to quality customer service and efficient policing. We focus on public safety and innovative crime prevention to ensure a safe community. To learn more about the Oceanside Police Department, visit:

https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/police/about/recruitment.asp The City of Oceanside participates in the Veterans Affairs On-the-Job/Apprenticeship Training Program. Police Officers patrol assigned areas by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to respond to service calls, conduct investigations, direct traffic, make arrests, issue citations, serve warrants and subpoenas, prepare reports, and collaborate with the community to identify problems and solutions. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: Be at least 20 years and 6 months old on the date of application and 21 years old by the date of Academy graduation. Currently enrolled in or have graduated from a California POST-approved Law Enforcement Peace Officer Academy within the last three years, or have satisfactorily completed a California POST re-qualification course. Additional requirements include: Possess a valid Class C Driver's license. Possess a California POST Basic Academy Certificate at the time of appointment. Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, pre-placement exam, psychological evaluation, and medical exam, including drug screening. Not have been convicted of a felony or be currently on probation. Applicants must attach:

a copy of their active California POST Basic Academy Certificate or a letter from their academy indicating good standing and expected graduation if in the final phase of training. POST certificates cannot be more than three years old; otherwise, a POST Recertification Certificate is required. Selection Process:

The process includes a pre-investigative questionnaire (PIQ), initial interview, and background check. Candidates must successfully complete each phase to proceed. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list valid for at least six months. Those not selected in the PIQ must wait one year before reapplying. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications but may be attached. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations should specify their needs in writing when submitting their application. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.

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