• Job Description

  Req#: 4594558
  The City of Oxnard's Police Department is seeking a Police Service Officer with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the team.
  
  Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of law enforcement duties in the Booking Unit to support the efficiency of the Patrol Division. Duties include the operation and maintenance of the Oxnard Police Department temporary holding facility; identifies, books, maintains custody of, transports and releases prisoners; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs related duties as assigned.
  
  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
  The Police Service Officer is the journey level civilian class that can be assigned to the Oxnard Police Department's temporary holding facility. Police Service Officers provide a full range of non-sworn functions in the operation of the department. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Police Service Officer which is assigned to provide supervision to assigned staff in the Booking Unit.
  
  SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
  General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant or the Senior Police Service Officer. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.
  
  WORK SCHEDULE:
  The normal work hours for this position vary. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. This position is eligible for overtime pay
  Include but are not limited to the following:
  • Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
  • Custody Assignment
  • Receives and determines the physical condition of prisoners; transports injured and ill prisoners to hospital for medical care; performs computer check to obtain prisoner's criminal history; fingerprints, photographs, and books prisoners; removes and inventories prisoner's property; gathers DNA evidence as required by law, assist Officers with collection of sample from under the influence prisoners. Assumes and maintains custodial care of prisoners.
  • Receives and accounts for bail, including cash, and bail bonds; prepares and checks proper forms for the release of prisoners or the transfer to another facility; transports prisoners to County Jail or other facilities; responds to citizen inquiries regarding those in custody.
  • Assists with the processing of court-ordered registrants.
  • Assemble court packets as directed, for presentation to the District Attorney's Office.
  • Enter arrest information into the Department's online arrest log.
  • Responsible for after hour teletype entries and correspondence as required by the Department of Justice.
  • Responsible for daily upkeep of transportation van. Assist other Police agencies with photos and/or research with prisoner inquires.
  • Prepares medical billing summary documentation for billing purposes related to in custody prisoners.
  The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
  Education and/or Experience:
  • Possession of a High School diploma, or equivalent
  • College coursework in police sciences is highly desirable.
  License, Certification and Other Requirements:
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.
  • Will be required to attend and successfully complete the Court and Temporary Holding Facility Course within one (1) year of appointment.
  • Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors.
  The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation which includes Polygraph, Psychological and Medical testing.
  
  UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by Oxnard Peace Officers Association (OPOA).
  
  APPLICATION PROCESS:
  • Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
  • Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
  • Upload resume, cover letter 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. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
  The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, regular and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time position within the Police Department.
  
  NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
  Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
  City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
  The list of qualified candidates that is established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time and temporary assignments as vacancies arise.
  
  This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.
  
  Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
  
  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 the disabled. 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 E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify 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 E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
  
  For questions, please contact: Annette Adams at 805-200-5448 or by email at annette.adams@oxnard.org.
  
  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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