FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist; Temporary

** This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be*
* ** reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.**

The City of Oxnard Police Department, in partnership with the Planning Division, is seeking a Temporary/Extra-Help FACT & Safety Neighborhood (Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco) Compliance Specialist. The FACT Compliance Specialist is a public safety role within the Planning Division that focuses on crime prevention and regulatory compliance in the Oxnard community. This position serves as a bridge between law enforcement, the Planning Division, and the public to enhance local safety and quality of life.

• Review incoming development plans as part of the Design Advisory Committee, with a specific focus on public safety issues and the use of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) methods and technology.
• Draft development project conditions related to public safety, including lighting, landscaping, and other CPTED elements.
• Assist with development project review throughout the entitlement and construction process, including conducting Certificate of Occupancy inspections related to lighting, safety, and security features.
• Assist Planning Division staff in evaluating specific plans, zone clearances, and small business reviews for public safety and CPTED considerations for businesses such as firearms, alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, financial institutions, pharmacies, and other businesses that sell or store high-value products.
• Establish & Enforce Conditions:
  Set and monitor permit requirements for high-interest retailers, including Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Tobacco (F.A.C.T.).
• Permit Administration:
  Review, interview, and approve applications for Dance Permits, Cannabis Employee Permits (CEP), and Special Event permits.
• Development Review:
  Evaluate development-specific plans and projects of high interest to the Police Department; draft safety-focused conditions for new projects.
• Compliance, Auditing & Enforcement
• Compliance Inspections:
  Conduct field inspections of retail cannabis sites, alcohol establishments (post-Planning Commission), and locations under Special Use Permits (SUP).
• Audits &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Lead internal and external audits—including Alcohol Audits—to ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local laws.
• Citation & Abatement:
  Issue warnings and formal citations for non-compliance; coordinate third-party contractors for mandatory hazard abatement when necessary.
• Strategic Analysis & Reporting
• Data Intelligence:
  Gather data on "problem sites," maintain the F.A.C.T. establishment database, and calculate annual crime rates by land use to inform department strategy.
• Crime Prevention (CPTED):
  Conduct specialized research on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design to improve neighborhood safety.
• Financial Administration:
  Compile and manage the annual F.A.C.T. compliance billing and fee collection processes.
• Inter-Agency Liaison & Public Advocacy
• Commission Representation:
  Represent the department at Planning Commission, Small Business Review, and Development Advisory Committee (DAC) meetings.
• Regulatory Liaison:
  Act as the primary point of contact for ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) inquiries; draft ABC Protest Letters and SUP review documents.
• Community Resource:
  Serve as the technical expert for business owners and the public regarding alcohol retailing regulations and safety standards.
• Documentation & Legal Support
• Case Management:
  Maintain meticulous files, inspection records, and interview logs to provide a factual foundation for legal proceedings.

Extra-Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the City's benefits plan and…