Entry Level Police Officer (Public Safety Trainee)

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking candidates to establish an eligibility list for the position of Entry Level Police Officer (Public Safety Trainee) with current vacancies to fill! Candidates selected for hire will enter into a 23-week Police Academy as a Public Safety Trainee. As a trainee, you will attend a POST-certified Police Academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, train in various laws and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, physical fitness, and related duties. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, trainees enter the Oxnard Police Department field training program and are assigned to the Patrol Division in a probationary status.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
High school graduate, pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from a college or university.
The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of school, or an accredited or approved public or non-public high school.
Valid California driver license or ability to obtain one at the time of hire.
Ability to Read/Speak English.
Must meet vision requirements per California POST Medical Standards.
Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
Must meet California POST medical and psychological standards.
Candidates are required to undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and post-offer medical examination, including screening for drugs and alcohol.
Submit qualifying POST PELLET-B exam results WITH their application or FrontLine National Written examination test results through National Testing Network (NTN).
POST Pellet-B exam results and NTN test must have been administered within one year of application submittal.

Nice To Haves

College education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Attend a POST-certified Police Academy.
Receive training in criminal justice system overview, laws and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness.
Complete a 23-week Police Academy as a Public Safety Trainee.
Enter the Oxnard Police Department field training program upon academy completion.
Be assigned to the Patrol Division in a probationary status.