Police Officer Entry and Lateral

• $4,163 - $5,923 monthly
• $20.00 per hour – As a Police Recruit
• $1,200 Academy Graduation Bonus
• 3% @ 50 Retirement
• $100 per month Bilingual Premium
• 4/10 Schedule for Patrol

The Oceanside Police Department is seeking qualified individuals to join its budgeted team of 212 sworn officers. The City of Oceanside is a diverse beach community of approximately 170,000 residents located in north San Diego County, California.

Specialized Assignments include:
Motorcycle Officer, K9 Officer, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, Downtown/Beach Patrol, SWAT, Vice/Narcotic Investigation, Gang Investigation, Violent Crimes Investigation, Property Crimes Investigation, Family Protection Unit, D.U.I./S.T.O.P. Team, Traffic Accident Investigation, Psychological Emergency Response Team.

Retirement and Benefits include:
3% @ 50; city pays 9% of employee contribution to retirement plan; EPMC; $100 per month bilingual premium; paid vacation; 13 holidays paid annually; 12 sick days accrued annually; deferred compensation plan; $545 per month provided for health, dental, and vision plans; $3,170 annually tuition reimbursement; $675 annual uniform allowance; pay equivalent to 4 hours weekly for FTO, K9, and Motorcycle officers; shift differential; $100 per month for intermediate California POST certificate, $250 per month for advanced California POST certificate.

Requirements:
Police Officer Entry: Candidates must possess a high school diploma (or GED), a valid class C driver’s license, and be willing to work overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Police Officer Lateral: Candidates must possess a high school diploma (or GED), a valid class C driver’s license, and be willing to work overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Lateral Police Officers must also possess an active California POST Basic Certificate at time of appointment.

For additional information and test dates, you may call the information line for a pre-recorded message at (760) 435-4400.

If your are interested in working for a progressive and proactive, community oriented police department, please contact the City of Oceanside Personnel Department at 300 North Coast Highway, City Hall East, Oceanside, CA 92054, (760) 435-3508 or visit the city web site www.ci.oceanside.ca.us