Entry Level Safety Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $72,663.34 Annually
Location : Police Department: 251 South C Street, Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1075-PD-2608-VM
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The Oxnard Police Department is seeking candidates to establish an eligibility list for the position of
Entry Level Police Officer (Public Safety Trainee) with current vacancies to fill!
PAY RATES:
Entry Level Police Officer: (during the academy)$34.93 hourly
Successful Police Academy Graduates: $47.45 - $71.76 hourly, approximately $98,703 - $149,279 annually
UPCOMING EXAM DATES :

• Friday, August 7, 2026
• Friday, September 4, 2026
• Friday, October 2, 2026
• Friday, November 13, 2026
• Friday, December 11, 2026

All sessions will offer a morning session and an afternoon session.
*Dates may be subject to change. You will receive an email communication inviting you to the written exam with the exact test dates.
To learn more about the Police Department, we welcome you to view our department's video:
We also encourage you to visit our website at:
Essential Functions
Candidates selected for hire will enter into a 23-week Police Academy as a Public Safety Trainee. As a trainee, you will attend a POST-certified Police Academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, train in various laws and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, physical fitness, and related duties. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, trainees enter the Oxnard Police Department field training program and are assigned to the Patrol Division in a probationary status.
Minimum Qualifications
Age: Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
US Citizen: In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements.
High School Grad/GED: High school graduate, pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from a college or university. The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of school, or an accredited or approved public or non-public high school.
Driver's License: Valid California driver license or ability to obtain one at the time of hire
Ability to Read/Speak English: Required
Vision: Must meet vision requirements per California POST Medical Standards
College: Highly Desirable
Prior Experience: No experience required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Convictions: Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
Medical: Must meet California POST medical and psychological standards.
Other: Candidates are required to undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and post-offer medical examination, including screening for drugs and alcohol.
General Information
NOTE:
After you apply, all future correspondence from the City will be via e-mail. Please check your messages, including your spam, regularly and be sure to update the contact information contained in your on-line application.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE REVIEW:
A review of application and supplemental questionnaire will be conducted and applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and desired background experience for successful performance as a Public Safety Trainee will continue in the next step of the process.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
Applicants must successfully meet the written examination requirement and submit qualifying POST PELLET-B exam results WITH their application or FrontLine National Written examination test results through National Testing Network (NTN).
Both the POST Pellet-B exam results and NTN test must have been administered within one year of application submittal.
To view information on the POST Pellet-B test, click on this link:
FrontLine National Testing Network (NTN) Exam:
There are three components to the written examination: a video-based human relations test, a reading ability test, and a written language ability test. Testing takes approximately 2 ½ hours.
Upon completion of the written examination, NTN will provide applicant scores to the City of Oxnard Human Resources Department. Applicants who attain a passing score on the written examination will be placed on the City's eligibility list.
Applicants are encouraged to take the written exam and submit an application as soon as possible as recruitment may close at any time.
ELIGIBILITY LIST:
Applicants that meet the written examination requirement by providing NTN test scores or passing the NTN written examination will be certified to an eligibility list, which will be sent to the Police Department for further consideration.
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT COMPLETION:
All applicants certified to the eligibility list are required to complete the POST Personal History Statement (PHS). Applicants will be notified by the Police Department via e-mail with instructions and a deadline for the Personal History Statement. Applicants should not submit a Personal History Statement until they are requested to do so. If an applicant fails to return the PHS by the required deadline, they will be eliminated from continuing in the recruitment process.
DEPARTMENT SELECTION INTERVIEWS:
Upon review of the completed Personal History Statement candidates may be invited to an interview with the Police Department
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:
Applicants who are successful in the department selection interview may be invited to participate in the physical agility test. The Physical Agility Test consists of the following components:

• Agility Run: Run a 99-yard course with abrupt changes in lateral and vertical movement in 34 seconds
• Dummy Drag: Lift and drag a 165-pound dummy 25 feet in 10 seconds
• Fence Climb/Run: Run 5 yards, climb a six-foot high chain-link fence, continue running 25 yards in 15 seconds
• 1 Mile Run: Run 1 mile with no obstacles in 10 minutes
• Push-Ups: Complete 15 push-ups in 1 minute

FINAL SELECTION AND HIRING COMPONENTS:
The final selection hiring components include: polygraph, background investigation, post-offer psychological and medical examinations.
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 accommodation for people/individuals 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
For questions, please contact Vivian Morales at
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.
Retirement Contributions: During academy: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement depending on their relevant MOU. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.After academy: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2.7% @ 57; "Classic" members 3% @ 60.
Vacation Accrual Rates: Full time employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 4.39-8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service
Sick Leave Accrual Rate: Full time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.
Deferred Compensation: The City offers a number of deferred compensation programs that employees may participate in.
Health and Dental: Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below:
Level One - For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City's monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.
Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,956.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.
Life Insurance: City employees receive Basic Life Coverage under the existing level of benefit for life insurance. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.
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Are you at least 21 years of age at the time of submitting this application?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid unrestricted California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you bilingual in any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• American Sign Language
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Filipino
• Korean
• None of the Above

05
Have you previously applied for a position with the City of Oxnard Police Department? If yes, please list the name of the position and date you applied. If no, list N/A
06
Have you been through the background process with the Oxnard Police Department for one of their positions? If yes, please list the name of the position. If no, list N/A
Required Question