30 police officer jobs found in Oceanside, CA

Police Officer - Talent Pool - 137764 Back to Search Job Details     Payroll Title: POLICE OFCR Department: POLICE Hiring Pay Scale $100,766.90-$121,855.70 / yrly Worksite: Campus Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: PA Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Variable, Rotating shifts and overtime, Variable Date Posted 12/22/2025 La Jolla 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States   #137764 Police Officer - Talent Pool Filing Deadline: Thu 1/22/2026     UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to...

JOB INFORMATION   JOIN THE SDPD TEAM TODAY!!! Please read through the entire bulletin for important information.   Veteran friendly employer!   You served our country and worked hard to earn your GI Bill benefits; it's time to let them work for you.  Not to worry, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) honors your service and sacrifice.  In addition to great pay and benefits, SDPD is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to train veterans and eligible persons under 38 U.S.C. 3675.   For which SDPD can certify candidates who are eligible to receive VA education benefits under the on-the job-training (OJT) program while employed by SDPD to attend a paid California POST approved Police Academy and up to a year after graduation while completing the field training program and SDPD probation period. Do you have a strong dedication to public service? If you do, a career with the San Diego Police Department may be for...

JOB INFORMATION JOIN THE SDPD TEAM TODAY!!!   See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Please read through the entire bulletin for important information. Do you have a strong dedication to public service? If you do, a career with the San Diego Police Department may be for you!    A career with the San Diego Police Department offers excitement, rapid growth opportunities, work-life-balance, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community. As one of the nation's leaders in Community Oriented Policing, we strongly value the partnerships we have built with the diverse communities of San Diego and are looking for Officers that will uphold that tradition. Throughout your career with SDPD, you'll have the chance to follow many paths in over 70 different positions, including: Detective, SWAT, New Technologies, K9 Handler, Beach Patrol and Motor Officer, among others.  SDPD offers a...

Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community. Salary listed does not include bilingual, education, special assignment, shift differential and/or longevity incentive pay. For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles V & VI of the  Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)  Memorandum of Understanding  for more information.   Police Officer Academy Graduates are initially assigned to a Field Training Officer Program for a minimum of 20 weeks; subsequently, they assume the full range of professional law enforcement duties.   Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems...

Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community. Salary listed does not include bilingual, education, special assignment, shift differential and/or longevity incentive pay.  For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles V & VI of the  Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)  Memorandum of Understanding  for more information. Police Officer-Lateral Transfers are trained and experienced police professionals who can assume the full range of policing duties after a brief orientation.  Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents....

Description   THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE HIRING DEPARTMENT DETERMINES ENOUGH QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.   The Huntington Beach Police Department is seeking candidates who have graduated from a POST Certified Police Recruit Academy and Training Program.  Perform police duties in an assigned division; patrol, special operations, investigations, or administrative services. Examples of Essential Duties Generally, a police officer's first assignment is to the Patrol Division. After a sufficient period of patrol duty, the police officer becomes eligible for police assignments in the Special Operations Division, Investigations Division, and Administrative Division. Patrols an assigned area of the City by car, motorcycle, or helicopter and investigates suspicious conditions; responds to emergency calls and provides emergency assistance; conducts preliminary and/or follow-up...

The Riverside Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer - Pre-Service.  This recruitment targets applicants who have completed, or are close to completing, a California POST Accredited Basic Academy (Modular). The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to selecting only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality. Police Officers under direct supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; display an awareness of, and empathy towards all persons who they come into contact with; and perform related duties as required. All Police Officers work four ten-hour days. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies within this...

Position Description Function :  Under general supervision: Performs varied law enforcement duties; Enforces laws and regulations, and apprehends lawbreakers; Provides information, advice, and assistance to the public; Conducts crime investigations and performs special assignments in a particular phase of police work; Performs related work as required.  Class Characteristics :  Employees in this class perform from routine to difficult and responsible work associated with the rendering of police services. Employees are expected to efficiently handle a wide range of tasks with a minimum of supervision. Representative Duties General Duty Assignment:  Patrols an assigned area in a police unit, on a motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; Answers radio calls and responds to routine and emergency calls and complaints; Investigates reported disorders or crimes and takes appropriate action; Checks...

Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community.   Police Recruits are non-sworn (civilian) employees who attend a police academy to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of this training, they are sworn in as Police Officers at a salary of $8,479.00 - $10,307.00** per month (reflects base salary only, does not include pay additives such as bilingual pay, senior officer pay, etc.). Police Officers are key participants in a partnership with the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents.  This community support and the diversity of cultures in Santa Ana make it an exciting and demanding place...

DEPUTY SHERIFF I (ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY GRADUATES ONLY)   In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 – 5.00% increase Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.   The recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment. Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and correctional/court facilities.   A Deputy Sheriff I is assigned, under...

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE HIRING DEPARTMENT DETERMINES ENOUGH QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.   THIS RECRUITMENT IS ALSO OPEN TO THOSE CANDIDATES CURRENTLY ATTENDING A POST APPROVED FULL-TIME POLICE ACADEMY  The Huntington Beach Police Department is committed to community-based policing.  We train all our employees to build trusted relationships within our community.  These relationships produce collaborative problem solving within our community while de-emphasizing the paramilitary aspects of law enforcement.       The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years of age by the end of the academy, will have good school/work history and have law enforcement experience such as Police Cadet, Explorer or experience performing other law enforcement related duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS  This is an entry level or trainee class where...

This is a continuous recruitment.  We will continue to accept applications until the hiring department determines enough qualified applications have been received.  However, we will begin the testing process when a sufficient number of applications have been received and will continue periodic testing after that and per the needs of the Department. Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team.  At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Police Cadet with the Police Department.   The Huntington Beach Police Department Cadet program introduces young men and women, ages 18 to 25, to the field of law enforcement. This is a part-time job in which the cadet must be enrolled as a full-time student in high school or college at the time of appointment.  Work hours are...

Description This is a continuous recruitment.  We will continue to accept applications until the hiring department determines enough qualified applications have been received.    Part-Time/Seasonal Traffic Control Officer   THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT is seeking qualified candidates to assist with parking and traffic control, including issuing parking tickets and assisting sworn officers in directing traffic during traffic collisions and other City events.  This position may work part-time year-round or full-time during the summer months (May-September) depending on the needs of the department. DUTIES SUMMARY With general supervision of the Parking/Traffic Control Supervisor, ensures the steady flow of traffic by enforcing all parking regulations set forth by the California Vehicle Code and City Municipal ordinances; provides clear communications with the general public regarding parking regulations; and, performs...

This is a continuous recruitment.  We will continue to accept applications until the hiring department determines enough qualified applications have been received.  However, we will begin the testing process when 100 applications have been received and will continue periodic testing after that as sufficient numbers of applications are received. DUTIES SUMMARY The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is to receive and transmit information in the Police Communications Center via telephone, radio calls, written and coded information using a computer aided dispatch system (CADS). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven-days-per-week operation, requiring shift coverage. Incumbents must work assigned shift and must be proficient at multi-tasking. There is a high premium placed on the accuracy and speed of information gathering and maturity in decision making of...

This is a continuous recruitment.  We will continue to accept applications until the hiring department determines enough qualified applications have been received. However, we will begin the testing process when 100 applications have been received and will continue periodic testing after that as sufficient numbers of applications are received. DUTIES SUMMARY The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is to receive and transmit information in the Police Communications Center via telephone, radio calls, written and coded information using a computer aided dispatch system (CADS). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven-days-per-week operation, requiring shift coverage. Incumbents must work assigned shift and must be proficient at multi-tasking. There is a high premium placed on the accuracy and speed of information gathering and maturity in decision making of...

Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to one of three bureaus: Detentions, Court Services, or Law Enforcement Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicant's training and experience. Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of patrol, court services, investigations, arrest, apprehension, supervision of inmates, and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively, knowledge worker, customer-focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, and supportive of change.   The following are additional pay incentives and premiums that are available for those who are eligible: New Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000. Night Shift Premium/ Shift Differential - 5% with 4 or more hours worked between 5:00 PM - 8:00...

Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral-25575701L Salary $63,802.70 - $114,433.80 Annually Location  County of San Diego, CA Job Type Regular - Full time Job Number 25575701L Department Sheriff Division Detention Oper Area 2 Opening Date 01/01/2025 Closing Date Continuous   Description Benefits Questions Job Summary       The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications from persons with proven law enforcement experience for the position of Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral. Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriff Detentions/Court Services are assigned to one of two bureaus: Detentions or Court Services. Assignments are based on the...

Candidates are being screened for the Regional Police Academy:   Opportunity:   The City of El Cajon is looking for motivated individuals who want to make a direct impact to the community of El Cajon, to join their Police Department as a Police Recruit The Community : As the sixth largest city in San Diego County, El Cajon is recognized as a wonderful location to live, work and play.  El Cajon boasts a diverse and vibrant community, safe and attractive neighborhoods, many parks and recreation centers, award-winning schools, libraries, and other amenities.  El Cajon is a full service City, with first-class police and fire departments. Ultimately, El Cajon is a shining example of a local government that provides exceptional municipal service with an innovative mindset.  El Cajon is seen as a leader among cities. Through the vision of the El Cajon City Council, El Cajon is able to balance new growth and development while...

Orange County This is a Peace Officer position subject to P.O.S.T. requirements. Performing in a law enforcement capacity, the incumbent; conducts highly confidential and complex criminal investigations pertaining to internal security, employee misconduct, document integrity, public funds, burglary of offices, tampering with official records and systems, and other special cases of a criminal nature; participates as a DMV law enforcement representative in multi-agency criminal investigations, and assignments involving Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Department of Homeland Security, and other law enforcement or allied agencies; provides direct criminal investigative testimony, witness, advisory and services to State and Federal courts, other law enforcement or allied agencies, and DMV legal staff; performs a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments in accordance with the California Penal Code,...

SHERIFF'S COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:   Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase   Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.   RECRUITMENT INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment.   THE DEPARTMENT The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department is a large, multi-faceted law enforcement agency served by approximately 3,800 sworn and professional staff members and over 800 reserve personnel....