Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Look no further than the Oceanside Police Department, serving the City of Oceanside, a beach community located 39 miles north of San Diego. With an authorized budgeted strength of 219 sworn and 115 professional staff members, the Oceanside Police Department handles approximately 110,000 calls for service each year. Our team is organized under the Chief’s office and three divisions: Patrol, Support Operations and Investigations. Our motto, "Service with Pride," speaks to our focus on quality customer service and efficient service. We are committed to public safety and to implementing innovative crime-prevention techniques to ensure a safe and healthy community.

Lateral Officer Opportunities

Current Employment Opportunities

Candidate Interest Form

If you are interested in a job for which we are not currently advertising, please contact a Recruiter and complete a Candidate Interest Form for the class specification title(s) in which you are interested.

Internships

If you are a student or professional seeking internship opportunities with the Oceanside Police Department, please see our OPD Internship page for detailed information regarding the program. OPD Internship Brochure

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