Police Officer - Academy Graduate

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Oceanside is accepting application 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.

The City of Oceanside, CA (population 178,000) is a thriving beachfront community centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Southern California coastline. Located just 35 miles north of San Diego and 83 miles south of Los Angeles, Oceanside offers a unique combination of outstanding location, affordable housing, excellent schools, and multiple community resources. The City enjoys proximity to all major Southern California destinations, while maintaining its coastal beauty and unique character.

With an authorized budgeted strength of 228 sworn and 84 professional staff members, the Oceanside Police Department handles 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," speaks to our focus on quality customer service and efficient service. We are committed to public safety and to implementing innovative crime-prevention techniques to ensure a safe and healthy community.

To learn more about the Oceanside Police Department, please visit: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/police/about/recruitment.asp

The City of Oceanside is a proud participant in the Veterans Affairs

On-the-Job/Apprenticeship Training Program

Examples of Duties

Police Officers patrol assigned areas by vehicle, bicycle or on foot to answer service calls for the protection of life and property. Duties include conducting investigations; directing traffic; making arrests; issuing citations; serving warrants and subpoenas; preparing reports; and working with the community to identify problems and solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be:

• Twenty (20) years and six (6) months of age on the date of application and twenty-one (21) years by 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 satisfactory completion of a California POST re-qualification course.

In addition, applicants must:

• Possess a valid Class C Driver's license;

• Possess a California POST Basic Academy Certificate at time of appointment;

• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, a polygraph examination, a pre-placement exam, a psychological evaluation, and a medical examination which will include a pre-employment drug screening;

• Not have been convicted of a felony or serving probation.

NOTE:

You must attach the following: a copy of your active California POST Basic Academy Certificate. If you are in the last portion of the California POST Academy, a letter from the academy stating you are in good standing and are expected to graduate. If you do not, your application will not be considered.

Your POST Academy Certificate cannot be more than three (3) years old. If it is, you must submit a POSTRecertification Certificate.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Selection Process:The applicant selection process is divided into separate phases: pre-investigative questionnaire (PIQ), Initial Interview and background process. Individuals must successfully complete each phase before advancing to the next.

Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months. Candidates who are not selected in the PIQ process must wait one year from the date of initial PIQ appointment to re-submit application for testing and reconsideration.

The Examination Process:All properly completed applications will be screened and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. The examination process includes.

• Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (PIQ).

• Initial Interview - with Police Department

• Background Process

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

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