Jobs and Careers

Police Officer (Academy Complete and POST Certified)

City of Oxnard

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026

💰 $143,537/yr($94,906/yr – $143,537/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 6060-PD-2607-AA

Department: POLICE

Job classification: POLICE OFFICER I / II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, 911 Telecommunications, Criminology

Summary

The City of Oxnard is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for Police Officer positions within the Police Department. Candidates must possess P.O.S.T. Certification and have completed the POST Academy.

To learn more about the Police Department, we welcome you to view our department's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8eWAntFN70

We also encourage you to visit our website at Join the Oxnard Police Department

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs routine to complex tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Police Officer series including protection of public health, safety and welfare, and enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; learns policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Police Officer is the entry-level position and is responsible for the full scope and responsibility of assigned work, under direct supervision. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Corporal by the latter's responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks and the performance of the coordination and oversight responsibilities for a designated beat.

Salary: $98,703.07- $149,279.10 annually DOE

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant or higher level management staff. No supervision is exercised unless serving as a member of the Field Training Program. Police Officer II may provide technical supervision to on police calls in the field to lower level officers.

Examples of duties

Include, but are not limited to the following:

Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or other methods as may be appropriate.
Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints.
Performs investigations and takes appropriate action in cases of law violations.
Preserves law and order; prevents and discovers the commission of crime; enforces regulations and laws. Apprehends lawbreakers.
Obtains and processes evidence; traces persons and vehicles involved in accidents or violations of law.
Takes written statements; clears accident scenes; prepares required reports; testifies in court; maintains investigative records.
Assists other agencies as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Police Officer:

A high school diploma, or the equivalent

License:

Possession of a valid unrestricted class C California driver's license.

Certification and Other Requirements:

Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking skills are highly desired.

Supplemental information

Prior to appointment all candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and will be required to undergo a polygraph test, psychological evaluation and medical examination.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by Oxnard Peace Officers Association (OPOA).

APPLICATION PROCESS: (subject to change)

Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. A