FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist (Temporary/ Extra- Help)
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
location_on298, Cooper Road, Oxnard, Ventura County, California, 93030, United States
About the Team
The City of Oxnard Police Department, in partnership with the Planning Division, is dedicated to enhancing local safety and quality of life within the community. This role serves as a critical bridge between law enforcement, the Planning Division, and the public, focusing on crime prevention and regulatory compliance.
About the Role
As a Temporary/Extra-Help FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist, you will focus on firearms, alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco compliance. This public safety position involves reviewing development plans through the Design Advisory Committee, applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, and drafting safety-focused conditions for new projects. You will act as the primary liaison for the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and serve as a technical expert for business owners regarding retail regulations.
Your day-to-day work includes conducting field inspections of retail cannabis sites and alcohol establishments, performing audits to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws, and managing the F.A.C.T. establishment database to inform department strategy. You will represent the department at Planning Commission and Small Business Review meetings, issue citations for non-compliance, and maintain meticulous records to support legal proceedings. This role requires a blend of office-based analysis and field work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as Police Department personnel are required to work a variety of shifts.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis, with early submissions encouraged. To apply, candidates must submit a NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application, including responses to supplemental questions and all required documents (resume, cover letter, proof of degree). Applications stating "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Selected candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and are required to serve as disaster service workers.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation. The City makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Work location
Work model: On-site
298, Cooper Road, Oxnard, Ventura County, California, 93030, United States
Oxnard, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleReview development plans for public safety issues and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) methods
- check_circleDraft project conditions related to lighting, landscaping, and other safety-focused CPTED elements
- check_circleConduct Certificate of Occupancy inspections for lighting, safety, and security features
- check_circleEstablish and enforce permit requirements for high-interest retailers including firearms, alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco
- check_circleReview and approve applications for Dance Permits, Cannabis Employee Permits, and Special Event permits
- check_circleLead internal and external audits to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws
- check_circleIssue warnings and formal citations for non-compliance and coordinate hazard abatement
- check_circleGather data on problem sites and calculate annual crime rates by land use to inform department strategy
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Urban Planning, Police Science, Business or related field
- verifiedTwo (2) years of full-time experience in planning or law enforcement
- verifiedValid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
- verifiedProficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite, GIS, and Crime Analysis Data
- verifiedSuccessful completion of a police background investigation
- verifiedProof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States
Nice to Have
Prior law enforcement or development design experience and/or training in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Crime Analysis Data.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite, Geographic Information System, Gis, Crime Analysis Data, Cpted, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Alcohol Audits, Class C Driver's License.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Urban Planning, Police Science, Business or related field.
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In this FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist (Temporary/ Extra- Help) at City of Oxnard role, you will review development plans for public safety issues and crime prevention through environmental design (cpted) methods; draft project conditions related to lighting, landscaping, and other safety-focused cpted elements; conduct certificate of occupancy inspections for lighting, safety, and security features; and establish and enforce permit requirements for high-interest retailers including firearms, alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco.
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City of Oxnard is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Urban Planning, Police Science, Business or related field; Two (2) years of full-time experience in planning or law enforcement; Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record; Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite, GIS, and Crime Analysis Data; Successful completion of a police background investigation; and Proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States.
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FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist (Temporary/ Extra- Help) at City of Oxnard is based in 298, Cooper Road, Oxnard, Ventura County, California, 93030, United States. This is a on-site role.
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FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist (Temporary/ Extra- Help) at City of Oxnard typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Urban Planning, Police Science, Business or related field.
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