FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist (Temporary/ Extra- Help)

**This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis**

The City of Oxnard Police Department, in partnership with the Planning Division, is seeking a Temporary/Extra-Help FACT & Safety Neighborhood (Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco) Compliance Specialist. The FACT Compliance Specialist is a public safety role within the Planning Division that focuses on crime prevention and regulatory compliance in the Oxnard community. This position serves as a bridge between law enforcement, the Planning Division, and the public to enhance local safety and quality of life.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Review incoming development plans as part of the Design Advisory Committee, with a specific focus on public safety issues and the use of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) methods and technology.
• Draft development project conditions related to public safety, including lighting, landscaping, and other CPTED elements.
• Assist with development project review throughout the entitlement and construction process, including conducting Certificate of Occupancy inspections related to lighting, safety, and security features.
• Assist Planning Division staff in evaluating specific plans, zone clearances, and small business reviews for public safety and CPTED considerations for businesses such as firearms, alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, financial institutions, pharmacies, and other businesses that sell or store high-value products.

• Establish & Enforce Conditions: Set and monitor permit requirements for high-interest retailers, including Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Tobacco (F.A.C.T.).

• Permit Administration: Review, interview, and approve applications for Dance Permits, Cannabis Employee Permits (CEP), and Special Event permits.

• Development Review: Evaluate development-specific plans and projects of high interest to the Police Department; draft safety-focused conditions for new projects.

• Compliance, Auditing & Enforcement

• Compliance Inspections: Conduct field inspections of retail cannabis sites, alcohol establishments (post-Planning Commission), and locations under Special Use Permits (SUP).

• Audits & Risk Management: Lead internal and external audits—including Alcohol Audits—to ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local laws.

• Citation & Abatement: Issue warnings and formal citations for non-compliance; coordinate third-party contractors for mandatory hazard abatement when necessary.

• Strategic Analysis & Reporting

• Data Intelligence: Gather data on "problem sites," maintain the F.A.C.T. establishment database, and calculate annual crime rates by land use to inform department strategy.

• Crime Prevention (CPTED): Conduct specialized research on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design to improve neighborhood safety.

• Financial Administration: Compile and manage the annual F.A.C.T. compliance billing and fee collection processes.

• Inter-Agency Liaison & Public Advocacy

• Commission Representation: Represent the department at Planning Commission, Small Business Review, and Development Advisory Committee (DAC) meetings.

• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) inquiries; draft ABC Protest Letters and SUP review documents.

• Community Resource: Serve as the technical expert for business owners and the public regarding alcohol retailing regulations and safety standards.

• Documentation & Legal Support

• Case Management: Maintain meticulous files, inspection records, and interview logs to provide a factual foundation for legal proceedings.

PLEASE NOTE: 

Extra-Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the City's benefits plan and policies, this position is not eligible for benefits due to the short duration of employment. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at will, and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Planner

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

This class is the second level in a four-level Planning Series devoted to providing professional urban land use plan development and monitoring, and review and evaluation of land use development proposals. Incumbents perform project management for land use and development entitlement applications. As assigned, work may include reviewing and compiling information; analyzing and preparing environmental studies and staff reports for assigned projects; analyzing and interpreting zoning and design standards of proposed development for compliance with City policies and Specific and Master-Planned Community standards; preparing staff reports for decision-maker, City Council and/or Planning Commission; reviewing construction plans for all types of residential, commercial and industrial developments; calculating and assessing development fees; conducting site visits and project completion inspections; providing planning assistance to community representatives, land developers, entitlement/real estate representatives, and other City staff; scheduling and conducting meetings with City committees such as the Development Advisory Committee and the Downtown Design Review Board; serving as systems administrator for project tracking systems; and serving as the City’s Cultural Resource Planner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Planner, Assistant in that it performs advanced review and analysis of projects involving a wide range of planning and zoning areas and makes recommendations and decisions about complex issues.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Police Department personnel are required to work a variety of shifts. Shifts will include nights, weekends, and holidays.  In addition, this position may be required to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.