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Oceanside Police Department

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Look no further than the Oceanside Police Department, serving the City of Oceanside, a beach community located 39 miles north of San Diego. With an authorized budgeted strength of 219 sworn and 115 professional staff members, the Oceanside Police Department handles approximately 110,000 calls for service each year. Our team is organized under the Chief’s office and three divisions: Patrol, Support Operations and Investigations. Our motto, "Service with Pride," speaks to our focus on quality customer service and efficient service. We are committed to public safety and to implementing innovative crime-prevention techniques to ensure a safe and healthy community.

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If you are interested in a job for which we are not currently advertising, please contact a Recruiter and complete a Candidate Interest Form for the class specification title(s) in which you are interested.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Police Officer - Entry Level- Oceanside
$91,021 - $123,677 yearly
Oceanside Police Department Oceanside, CA
Police Officer - Entry Level Salary See Position Description Location  Oceanside, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 26-106 Department Police Opening Date 05/28/2026 Closing Date 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific   Description Benefits Questions Introduction   THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.   EXAMINATION DATES: PELLET B:  Thursday, June 18, 2026 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Monday, August 10, 2026 PIQ:  Will receive via E-Mail once qualified PAT:  Saturday, June 27, 2026 Thursday, July 30, 2026  Saturday, August 22, 2026 NEW HIRE ORIENTATION:  October 2026 ACADEMY:  November 2026 Exam...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Police Cadet- Oceanside
$17.62 hourly
Oceanside Police Department Oceanside, CA
Police Cadet Salary $17.62 Hourly Location  Oceanside, CA, CA Job Type Hourly Extra-Help Job Number 26-95 Department Police Opening Date 04/16/2026 Closing Date 5/17/2026 4:00 PM Pacific   Description Benefits Questions Introduction   THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.   The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Police Cadet. This is a part-time, non-benefited, civilian position.     The Oceanside Police Department has the opportunity to use or access grant funding to award an internship and a scholarship to those selected.  Along with a paid (20) hour a week Cadet position at the Police...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Police Officer - Lateral (Experienced)- Oceanside
$88,584 - $120,372 yearly
Oceanside Police Department Oceanside, CA
Police Officer - Lateral (Experienced) Salary $88,584.00 - $120,372.00 Annually Location  City of Oceanside, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 25-10 Department Police Opening Date 07/18/2024 Closing Date Continuous   Description Benefits Questions Introduction   THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Police Officer - Lateral. This position will be assigned to the Patrol Division. Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must be currently employed as a Peace/Police Officer and possess a California Basic POST certificate  OR...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Police Officer - Graduated Police Academy- Oceanside
$88,584 - $120,372 yearly
Oceanside Police Department Oceanside, CA
Police Officer - Graduated Police Academy Salary $88,584.00 - $120,372.00 Annually Location  City of Oceanside, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 24-85 Department Police Opening Date 01/18/2024 Closing Date Continuous   Description Benefits Questions Introduction   THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   The City of Oceanside is accepting application for current and future vacancies for the position of Police Officer - Academy Graduate. This position will be assigned to the Field Operations Division. Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Look no further than the Oceanside Police Department, serving the City of Oceanside.  The City of...