What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beach Safety Officer position at City of Oceanside?
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.
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.
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:
- 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
- Make sound judgments and take quick actions in emergencies
- Operate a variety of motor vehicles/vessels
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Read and comprehend various documents written in Standard English text
- Demonstrate physical agility
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $18 - $21
