The Oceanside Police Department has launched a new Community Service Officer (CSO) career opportunity. The department seeks to hire 30 Community Service Officers for this exciting new program designed to promote the personal and professional development of each CSO. The newly expanded CSO program is among many public safety improvements that are moving forward in Oceanside made possible by revenue from Measure X.
Community Service Officers hired for this limited-term position will assist in a variety of non- sworn responsibilities and assist police by responding to and investigating lower-priority service calls. This allows police to remain available to answer emergency calls and have more time for proactive enforcement while providing the CSO valuable experience that will help to prepare them for a plethora of public service roles. Community Service Officers will have the opportunity to experience a variety of assignments across the department. From working alongside patrol officers, responding to crime scenes, to assisting in investigating cases with detectives, the program is designed to create a pipeline of future police officers, dispatchers, forensic technicians, and analysts.
Prospective employees will undergo and must successfully pass a thorough police background investigation which may include a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and a medical examination which may entail a drug screening. Successful candidates will possess the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or GED, a positive attitude, willingness to
work in a team environment, and the ability to exercise patience, tact, discretion, and responsiveness.
Now is the opportune time to begin a career with the Oceanside Police Department. To learn more about the CSO program and apply please visit joinOPD.net.
For additional information about the Community Service Officer Program, please contact Oceanside Police Department Public Information Officer Jennifer Atenza at (760) 277-5237 or email jatenza@oceansideca.org.
