Public Safety Officer I

 

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer I provides information and assistance to the public regarding City regulations and various law enforcement matters. The Public Safety Officer I assists in monitoring activities at City facilities and programs, aids in enforcing various provisions of the Municipal Code, performs fieldwork, and coordinates activities with public safety personnel.

Background: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States; pass a written examination, background investigation including background questionnaire, DMV check, and fingerprinting for the disclosure of any criminal record. Must be able to pass a physical examination including a drug-screen test.

Availability: Must be available to work at least 20 hours per week.

Knowledge of: Community oriented policing services; public relations and customer service practices; complaint resolution techniques; general law enforcement functions, methods and procedures; positive discipline techniques for youth; safe driving practices; report writing skills; and office methods and procedures.

Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; comprehend and carry out public safety policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public, and work within a team-based system; exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with the public and staff; exercise initiative and make sound decisions in accordance with established regulations; work independently, without immediate supervision; present a clean, neat appearance appropriate to successful public contact; and utilize quality customer service skills and techniques. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
 
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Experience: Training as an Explorer or work experience in any of the following areas is required: law enforcement related position, military, working with youth, or a position with public contact.  

Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required.  College coursework in Criminal Justice or any P.O.S.T.- certified basic law enforcement training is preferred.
 
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License without suspensions prior to and throughout employment is required.

Possession of a valid CPR, AED and First Aid certificate is required within one month of employment.

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.  Consideration and approval for a salary higher than the first step is done on a case-by-case basis.

 

A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

 

Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.

 

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.