City of Oceanside

Firefighter Paramedic Recruit

Education: high school equivalency; California Fire Academy graduation. Licenses: CA driver license, CPR card, EMT-P (CA or NREMT-P), San Diego County EMT-P accreditation; Firefighter I or academy enrollment; successful PAT.

Development Services Director

Direct department activities; manage planning, building, and engineering; budget and staff supervision; strategic leadership.

Community Services Officer

Provide non-sworn police support; clerical duties; public contact; criminal and civil records handling; background checks; obtain CA driver license; pass background/police exam.

Recreation Programs Administrator

Four years recreation experience with admin/supervisory experience; bachelor’s in recreation/public administration or related field; valid California driver’s license.

Senior Coastal Planner 

Coastal Planner

Five years of professional land use planning; three years implementing coastal/regulatory programs; Bachelor's degree in a related field; valid driver's license.

Police Cadet

Age 18-20.5; high school diploma or equivalent; enrolled in college pursuing criminal justice; minimum 2.5 GPA; California Class C driver license; background check and medical screening.

Forensic Specialist

Six months forensic operations experience; associate's degree in evidence technology/biology/chemistry or 60 college units; California driver's license; POST/IAI certification requirements; ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays; background check.

Police Officer - Lateral (Experienced)

Police Officer

High school diploma or GED; U.S. citizen; California Basic POST Certificate or POST Waiver; currently employed as a Peace/Police Officer.

Title	Location	Date
Firefighter Paramedic Recruit Full Time · $90K-$115K Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	May 2, 2026
Development Services Director Full Time · $185K-$259K · 8+ YOE Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Community Services Officer Full Time · $45K-$60K · 0+ YOE Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Recreation Programs Administrator Full Time · $97K-$130K · 4+ YOE Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	Apr 15, 2026
Senior Coastal Planner Full Time · $100K-$134K · 5+ YOE Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Police Cadet Part Time · $37K/yr Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	Apr 13, 2026
Forensic Specialist Full Time · $67K-$90K · 0.5+ YOE Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	Apr 13, 2026
Police Officer - Lateral (Experienced) Full Time · $89K-$120K Oceanside, California, United States · Onsite	Oceanside, California, United States Onsite	Oct 16, 2025

Activities	Public safetyUtility servicesRecreation managementUrban planningLibrary services
Headquarters	US
Industries	Government AdministrationPublic Safety
Name	City of Oceanside
Employees	955
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Oceanside Police DepartmentOceanside Fire DepartmentOceanside Small Craft Harbor DistrictOceanside Public Library
Tagline	Providing municipal services and public safety for Oceanside residents.
Founded	1,888
Website	oceansideca.org

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