Police Department Payroll Technician

City of Oxnard – Police Department Payroll Technician

The City of Oxnard’s Police Department is seeking a Police Department Payroll Technician to process bi‑weekly timesheets, overtime verifications, and other related payroll transactions; handle police payroll inquiries; assist in payroll grant billing and task force billing; and cross‑train in accounts payable.

• Review, verify, and enter payroll on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Review and prepare prior pay period adjustments.
• Review and prepare payroll grant charges.
• Review and maintain work schedules.
• Research and respond to police payroll inquiries.
• Track various types of department overtime.
• Assist in overtime calculations for grant billing and task force billing.
• Provide training and assistance in payroll system & scheduling software.
• Cross‑train in accounts payable.
• Provide internal and external customer service and support; respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for information; perform basic research and gather required information; or refer customers to appropriate resources for more complex requests.
• Process purchase order/invoice processing, resource requests, timesheet processing, fees/payment processing, account reconciliations, and application processing.
• Enter, review, update, verify, track, and maintain system data, files, documentation and records; run and produce routine reports; perform calculations and verify data.
• Prepare, issue and/or distribute correspondence, notices, permits, licenses, forms, documents, reports and other records.
• Monitor required supplies and equipment maintenance needs; initiate purchase or service requests.
• Perform duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Reconciling payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Enter invoices and verify information.
• Update and reconcile payment batches.
• Prepare check runs.
• Process returned checks.
• Verify and reconcile bank statements and accounts.
• Perform data entry.
• Respond to vendor questions.
• Perform collections or refer accounts to recovery services.
• Process payroll.
• Run standard financial reports.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in accounting and/or payroll.

License/Certification: May need a valid Class C driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Successful completion of a police background investigation may be required.

• Submit an online application through NEOGOV/Government Jobs.
• Complete and submit responses to supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Applications 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.

There is currently one (1) full‑time vacancy within the Police Department.

Positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and alternating Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. Additional hours may be required. Overtime is governed by the federal FLSA and is eligible for overtime pay. Employees are required to participate in the City’s direct deposit plan and are paid bi‑weekly. This position requires a 12‑month probationary period.

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States. The City participates in E‑Verify.

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The City makes reasonable accommodation for individuals or people with disabilities. All applicants are encouraged to inform Human Resources of any accommodations required.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Annette Adams ms or (805) 200‑5448.

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