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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 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).

NOTE:

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12-month probationary period. Internal applicant probationary periods will be governed by the applicable MOU.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

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.

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 accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in…