Oceanside Police Department

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 TeamThis initiative is designed to prepare candidates for the challenges and responsibilities of public safety while equipping them with skills and experience critical for a future in law enforcement.

ABOUT THE JOB

Police Officers Interns will provide 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.Training: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Special Requirements: Pass a thorough background investigation, including Pre-Investigation Questionnaire (PIQ). Not have been convicted of a felony or serving probation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance to the Police Department performing a variety of duties
• Assist with special events such as setting up barricades and traffic control
• Deliver and set 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
• Provide courier service to Department
• May assist customers at the public counter of the Police Department

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Pass a thorough background investigation, including Pre-Investigation Questionnaire (PIQ)
• Not have been convicted of a felony or serving probation
• 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
• Demonstrate physical agility

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

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.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Gain valuable hands-on experience as a Police Officer
• Receive comprehensive training working across various divisions such as Investigations, Patrol, SWAT, Traffic Investigations, Crisis Negotiations, UAS Program, Neighborhood and Homeless Outreach, K-9, Beach Team

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Oceanside Police Department Police Officer Intern