Police Officer - Graduated Police Academy

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.  

1. Twenty (20) years and six (6) months of age on the date of application and twenty-one (21) years by date of Academy graduation;
2. 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.

1. Possess a valid Class C Driver's license;
2. Possess a California POST Basic Academy Certificate at time of appointment;
3. 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;
4. Not have been convicted of a felony or serving probation.

• Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (PIQ).
• Initial Interview - with Police Department
• Background Process

 

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

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