Police Corporal (Department Promotional)

Please Note: This Employment Opportunity is only open to current City of Oxnard Police Department Employees.

Under direction, leads, oversees, reviews and performs the full range of law enforcement activities and duties; functions as a Beat Coordinator; assumes responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Police Corporal is the journey level class responsible for coordination of activities between Police Officers and Neighborhood Watch groups.  This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Police Officer I/II by the performance of the coordination and oversight responsibilities for a designated beat.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Direction is provided by a Police Sergeant. Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level Police Officers in the absence of a Police Sergeant.

The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by Oxnard Peace Officers Association (OPOA).
 
APPLICATION PROCESS: (subject to change)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume.  Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.  Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. This recruitment is being used to establish an active eligibility list. 

NOTE:
For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
 
This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
 
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

For questions, please contact: Annette Adams at annette.adams@oxnard.org
 
NOTE: 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.