Community Service Officer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Takes and investigates crime and traffic reports which are low risk in nature or are not in progress.
• Identifies, preserves, collects, and analyzes evidence associated with criminal incidents.
• Handles both emergency and non-emergency calls to assist citizens.
• Performs general patrol duties, both on foot and in vehicles, as a crime deterrent.
• Enforces municipal code violations, issues warnings and citations.
• Maintains a uniformed presence, assists the public and merchants, and provides security.
• Transports victims, witnesses, and prisoners as needed.
• Checks security of buildings, detects fire and liability hazards.
• Performs vehicle abatement duties, including parking violation enforcement and towing coordination.
• Appears in court as necessary.
• May direct and control traffic at accidents or events, and perform crowd control duties.
• Fingerprints individuals and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or tested equivalent.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills to gather and coordinate data.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Ability to effectively listen, comprehend, and communicate via police radio.
• Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Ability to compile and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read maps and mapped information.
• Ability to learn and explain regulations, codes, and procedures.
• Ability to diagram, photograph, or video crime scenes.
• Ability to logically interview victims and witnesses.
• Ability to operate word processing equipment.
• Ability to learn police radio procedures.
• Willingness to wear a uniform and carry equipment such as baton, chemical agent, Taser, handcuffs, and radio.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to attend community service officer training academy.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Completion of POST 832 PC - Powers of Arrest Course within three months of hire.
• Pass a thorough background investigation, psychological exam, and medical exam.

Nice to Have

• Experience or education related to law enforcement.
• Bilingual ability to speak and write in English and Spanish.
• Possession of certification in advanced first aid and CPR.
• Possession of a Private Security Officer License and Private Security Baton License issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Typing skills of 45 wpm.
• Possession of POST 832 PC certification.
• Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Police Officer, Police Officer Trainee, Community Service Officer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Completion of POST 832 PC - Powers of Arrest Course within three months of hire.

Benefits & Perks

• Pay incentives including a $5,000 hiring bonus paid out in installments.
• Opportunities for training and community impact.