SkillBridge Police Officer Intern

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside's SkillBridge program offers eligible service members an exceptional opportunity to transition into a career in law enforcement by gaining valuable hands-on experience as a Police Officer. Participates will receive comprehensive training, working across various divisions such as: 

• Investigations
• Patrol
• SWAT
• Traffic Investigations
• Crisis Negotiations
• UAS Program (Unmanned Aerial Support/Drone Team)
• Neighborhood and Homeless Outreach
• K-9 
• Beach Team

Examples of Duties

Police Officers Interns will  provided assistance to the Police Department performing a variety of duties including assisting with special events such as setting up barricades, traffic control, delivering and setting up equipment and materials; pick up, transport, deliver and place into storage archived files; assist with firing range operations including collection and transport of range revenues; provides courier service to Department; may assist customers at the public counter of the Police Department; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

For information on the Oceanside Police Department click here.
Selection Process: Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be eligible for intern consideration.
Note: Prospective intern will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting)  examination and Pre Investigation Questionnaire.  
A RESUMÉ WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A CITY APPLICATION BUT MAY BE ATTACHED. 

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. 
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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of : Traffic safety procedures and laws
• Police Department policies and procedures
• Ability to : Communicate accurate information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Control uncooperative individuals
• Utilize correct English, grammar and syntax when conveying information
• Remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places
• Make accurate observations
• Demonstrate firearms proficiency
• Make sound judgments and take quick actions in emergencies
• Operate a variety of motor vehicles
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Read and comprehend various documents written in standard English text
• and Demonstrate physical agility
• Experience and Training Experience : Must be a current Active Duty Service Member participating in the Skillbridge program
• Training : High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Special Requirements: Possess a valid Class C Driver's license at time of appointment
• Pass a thorough background investigation, including Pre-Investigation Questionnaire (PIQ)
• Not have been convicted of a felony or serving probation

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Oceanside Police Department is Chuck Callahan.