Entry Level Police Officer Public Safety Trainee
Entry Level Police Officer Public Safety Trainee
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- The Oxnard Police Departmentis seeking candidates to establish an eligibility list for the position ofEntry Level Police Officer (Public Safety Trainee)with current vacancies to fill!PAY RATES:
Entry Level Police Officer:(during the academy)$34.9343 hourly
Successful Police Academy Graduates: $43.0418 $63.8740 hourly approximately $89527$132858 AnnuallyUPCOMING EXAM DATES :- Friday January 24 2025
- Friday February 21 2025
- Friday March 21 2025
- Friday April 18 2025
- Friday May 16 2025
- Friday June 27 2025
- Friday July 25 2025
*Dates may be subject to change. You will receive an email communication inviting you to the written exam with the exact test dates.
* Personal History Statement and a No Feedback Waiver must be completed and turned in during your testing session.
To learn more about the Police Department we welcome you to view our departmentsvideo: also encourage you to visit our website at: Join the Oxnard Police Department Essential Functions
- Candidates selected for hire will enter into a 23week Police Academy as a Public Safety Trainee. As a trainee you will attend a POSTcertified 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Age:Must be 21 years of ageat time of application.
US Citizen: U.S. Citizenship or resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
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 twoyear fouryear 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 nonpublic high school.
Drivers 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 postoffer psychological evaluation and postoffer medical examination including screening for and alcohol. General Information
- NOTE:After you apply all future correspondence from the City will be via email. Please check your messages including your spam regularly and be sure to update the contact information contained in your online application.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE REVIEW
A review of application and supplemental questionnaire will be conducted and applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and desired background experience for successful performance as a Public Safety Trainee will continue in the next step of the process.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
Applicants must successfully meet the written examination requirement and submit qualifying POST PELLETB exam results WITH their application or FrontLine National Written examination test results through National Testing Network (NTN).
Both the POST PelletB exam results and NTN test must have been administered within one year of application submittal.
To view information on the POST PelletB test click on this link: National Testing Network (NTN) Exam:
There are three components to the written examination: a videobased human relations test a reading ability test and a written language ability test. Testing takes approximately 2 hours.
Upon completion of the written examination NTN will provide applicant scores to the City of Oxnard Human Resources Department. Applicants who attain a passing score on the written examination will be placed on the Citys eligibility list.
Applicants are encouraged to take the written exam and submit an application as soon as possible as recruitment may close at any time.
ELIGIBILITY LIST
Applicants that meet the written examination requirement by providing NTN test scores or passing the NTN written examination will be certified to an eligibility list which will be sent to the Police Department for further consideration.
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT COMPLETION
All applicants certified to the eligibility list are required to complete the POST Personal History Statement (PHS). Applicants will be notified by the Police Department via email with instructions and a deadline for the Personal History Statement. Applicants should not submit a Personal History Statement until they are requested to do so. If an applicant fails to return the PHS by the required deadline they will be eliminated from continuing in the recruitment process.
DEPARTMENT SELECTION INTERVIEWS
Upon review of the completed Personal History Statement candidates may be invited to an interview with the Police Department
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Applicants who are successful in the department selection interview may be invited to participate in the physical agility test. The Physical Agility Test consists of the following components:- Agility Run: Run a 99yard course with abrupt changes in lateral and vertical movement in 34 seconds
- Dummy Drag: Lift and drag a 165pound dummy 25 feet in 10 seconds
- Fence Climb/Run: Run 5 yards climb a sixfoot high chainlink fence continue running 25 yards in 15 seconds
- 1 Mile Run: Run 1 mile with no obstacles in 10 minutes
- PushUps: Complete 15 pushups in 1 minute
FINAL SELECTION AND HIRING COMPONENTS
The final selection hiring components include: polygraph background investigation postoffer psychological and medical examinations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If EVerify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use EVerify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I9. For more information on EVerify please contact DHS. dhs/everifyFor questions please contact: Vivian Morales at
NOTE:The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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