Traffic Service Assistant

Traffic Service Assistant

The City of Oxnard's Police Department is seeking Traffic Service Assistants with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to understand, read and properly interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations related to the assignment. WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Support the Patrol Division
• Control Traffic
• Respond to and assist with traffic collision investigations
• Assist with traffic checkpoints and prepare citations, warnings, and collision diagrams
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, logs, correspondence, and other documentation

Payroll/Classification

Title:

Public Safety Field Technician

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Public Safety Field Assistant in that it provides assistance to sworn officers in controlling traffic and issuing citations, processing accident scenes and enforcing parking regulations.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The normal work week hours are 4/10, hours and days may vary. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours and/or weekends as needed to respond to workload needs, attend special events, etc. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of additional training through college coursework or Oxnard Police Department experience OR
• One year of related experience

• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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

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 eligibility list established from this recruitment is to fill this position only.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation. Some positions that work with or have access to the Police Department may require a polygraph exam. Select positions may require candidates to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation. UNION MEMBERSHIP:
Regular full-time and part-time positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

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.

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.  dhs.gov/e-verify.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivian Morales ales.