What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beach Safety Officer position at City of Oceanside, CA?
Salary : $18.18 - $21.05 Hourly
Location : Oceanside, CA
Job Type : Hourly Extra-Help
Job Number : 25-69
Department : Police
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific
Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Beach Safety Officer. There are currently three vacancies available in the Police Department - Harbor Beaches Downtown Unit.
Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination, which will include a drug screening.
The Beach Safety Officer is an hourly, extra-help position, authorized to work up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year. It does not include medical benefits.
Examples of Duties
The Beach Safety Officers perform a variety of police support duties in a non-sworn capacity. Duties include : receiving and responding to citizen inquiries and requests for police services on the beach, over the telephone and at a public counter; receiving and writing a variety of reports, including civil and criminal issues, animal bites, lost or found, and missing persons; completing forms; dispensing information; giving directions; making referrals to other agencies, as appropriate; issuing citations for City Code violations; providing information to citizens and officers in the field concerning violations of local, State, and Federal laws when they occur; providing courtroom testimony; preparing and maintaining log books and other records; assisting lifeguards; participating in crime prevention education; directing and controlling crowds and traffic; Project a positive image for the City of Oceanside; and good public relations; ride a bicycle; drive a utility task vehicle (UTV); and identify appropriate community resources for referrals or aid; use computer terminal; analyze situations and quickly adopt the appropriate course of action; establish and maintain effective working relationships; apply departmental policies and regulations; learn and apply first aid and CPR; maintain records, logs and files; remain courteous and calm while interacting with hostile citizens; follow oral and written directions; learn and be able to apply unarmed defensive tactics and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of :
- Modern police methods, procedures, principles and practices
- Verbal / physical control tactics
- State and local laws governing vehicle / vessel operation
- Basic first aid and CPR procedures
Ability to :
Experience and Training
Experience : The ideal candidate will have sufficient education and / or experience to complete a 40-hour P.C. 832 arrest and control class, after selection. Learn and interpret civil and criminal laws, the Penal Code, Welfare and Institutional Code, Health and Safety Codes, Vehicle Codes, City Codes and radio codes; communicate effectively with a variety of public and law enforcement personnel.
Training : Successful completion of a CPR and First Aid program within six (6) months from the date of hire.
License / Certificates : Possession of valid Class C California driver's license.
Work Schedule : Applicants will work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions : The demands a Beach Safety Officer encounters in the course of performing his / her duties and responsibilities are varied and range from office environment to exposure of weather conditions, chemical, traffic, violent persons, and assault hazards.
Physical Conditions : Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; the ability for heavy lifting, bending, stooping, keeling, or crawling.
Selection Process : All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Qualified applicants may be invited to an oral interview to evaluate job-related experience and training. Failure to provide all application material required will result in disqualification from further consideration in the selection process.
Note : Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination, which will include a drug screening.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
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.
Changes to Accrued Paid Sick Leave
for Hourly Extra Help & Part-Time Employees
Effective January 1, 2024
Senate Bill (SB) 616 went into effect January 1, 2024 as an amendment to SB 1522. The new bill increases the number of sick leave hours accrued and sick leave hours able to be used by Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees in a calendar year. It will not apply to retired annuitants. The law states that, unless exempt, the part- time employee is entitled to receive the minimum requirements for paid sick leave. The City of Oceanside will ensure that part-time employees will accrue paid sick leave pursuant to the minimum requirements stated in the California Labor Code §245 et seq. which provides that an employee :
c. May not be terminated or retaliated against for using or requesting the use of accrued paid sick
leave; and
d. Has the right to file a complaint against an employer who retaliates or discriminates against an
employee for
3. filing a complaint or alleging a violation of Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the
4. cooperating in an investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of this Article
or opposing any policy or practice or act that is prohibited by Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the California Labor Code.
Sick leave accruals for Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees cannot be used in the first 90 days of employment for newly hired employees. If unused, up to 40 hours can roll into the next calendar year in the Pay Period containing January 1. A maximum of 80 hours can be retained annually after roll over, however only 40 hours can be used per year. The employer is not required to pay out accrued, unused paid sick days at the time of termination. If the employee is rehired within one year, previously accrued and unused paid sick days shall be reinstated.
Sick pay codes have been developed to use hourly sick leave :
Reports have been developed to help managers and supervisors in tracking leave usage. Employees will have access to view balances anytime in Oracle Time Entry. Balances will be updated each pay period and can be viewed on the electronic wage statement.
Please visit for additional information or contact Sarah Curtis in the Human Resources Department at (760) 435-3508 if you have questions.
Please describe any position(s) in which you were expected to represent your employer to the public, and in what manner did you represent them?
Have you ever been responsible for the interpretation of health, welfare, civil and / or criminal laws, the Penal Code, or other enforceable laws, codes or regulations?
If you answered YES to the above question, please describe your experience
Describe the scope and level of your experience referring citizens to local community resources for assistance.
Describe an incident where you had to assess a situation quickly and implement a course of action.
If your answer is "YES" to any of the following questions, you are not eligible for a Beach Safety Officer position.Have you ever been CONVICTED of a felony?
Are you currently serving probation for any crime (misdemeanor or felony)?
If your answer is "NO" to any of the following questions, you are not eligible for a Beach Safety Officer position with the Oceanside Police Department.Do you possess a high school diploma or GED certificate?
Are you willing to work overtime, varying shifts, weekends and holidays?
If your answer is "YES" to any of the following questions, you are not eligible for a Beach Safety Officer position with the Oceanside Police Department.Have you used illegal drugs, other than marijuana, in the past five (5) years?
Have you used hallucinogens (mushrooms, LSD, peyote, mescaline, etc.) in the past fifteen (15) years?
Have you ever sold any illegal substances, including steroids?
Have you ever injected any illegal substances, not including steroids?
CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT : I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
Required Question
Salary : $18 - $21
