Entry Level Police Officer (Public Safety Trainee)

Entry Level Police Officer (Public Safety Trainee)

Job Type:

Full Time Oxnard, CA Oxnard Police Department Salary:

$72,654.40

Annually Essential Functions:

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:

Age:

Must be 21 years of age at time of application.

US Citizen:

In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements.

High School Grad/GED:

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.

Driver's License:

Valid California driver license or ability to obtain one at the time of hire Ability to

Read/Speak English:

Required Vision:

Must meet vision requirements per

California POST Medical Standards College:

Highly Desirable Prior Experience:

No experience required

Convictions:

Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.

Medical:

Must meet California POST medical and psychological standards.

Other:

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.

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