Community Services Officer (Temporary, Part-Time)

Salary

$53,601.60 - $66,788.80 Annually

Location

91942, CA

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Number

24-18

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

05/09/2024

Closing Date

6/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

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Position Summary

This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited position. This position is limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours in a twelve month period.

The La Mesa Police Department is currently looking for qualified candidates that want to be a part of the service to our community. A Community Services Officer requires the availability to work flexible days and hours and respond to call-outs if needed. For example, this may include shifts beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., or shifts beginning at 2:00 p.m. and ending at midnight, and also may include weekends.

Please note that successful candidates in this recruitment must undergo a polygraph examination and successfully pass a thorough background investigation.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

To perform a variety of specialized para-professional law enforcement duties in a non-sworn capacity including taking crime reports, performing traffic control and responding to routine burglaries and traffic accidents; to provide information to the general public and answer citizen inquiries; and to perform a variety of other non-sworn law enforcement functions in support of the Police Department.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Document minor and non-injury collisions that occur within the City's jurisdiction; request the assistance of sworn law enforcement personnel as required; assist in the investigation of minor and serious injury collisions.

• Input various reports, data and other information into the computer including animal control logs, accident reports, and graffiti information.

• Perform traffic control for accident scenes, public works operations, and special events.

• Respond to violations of parking ordinances; issues citations as necessary; generate and print parking permits for the downtown area; tow vehicles in violation of ordinances.

• Maintain and deploy radar trailer to different locations in the City; maintain and deploy "DUI Traffic Trailer" for special events; assist with D.U.I. check points, and issue citations.

• Coordinate school safety patrol and bicycle safety programs including bicycle rodeos; develop and print literature for school programs.

• Participate in development and presentation of public education programs to reduce traffic collisions.

• Respond to general inquiries from the public at the front counter, on the phone or in the field; take and process crime reports; provide information, assistance and various forms.

• Comply with state and local laws and follow department rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. An Associate's degree or equivalent education in criminal justice, law enforcement, evidence technology, psychology, communications or a related field is desirable.

Experience:

At least two years of full-time responsible public contact experience. Familiarity of law enforcement functions is desirable.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Examination Process

Interested applicants must submit an online application by visiting the City website at www.cityoflamesa.us. This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sunday, June 9, 2024 .

Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the following components: practical skills evaluation and/or an appraisal interview. Eligible candidates will be notified when testing date has been established.

Note: Successful candidates must undergo a polygraph examination and successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation. The medical evaluation includes an alcohol/drug screen.

The City of La Mesa is an Equal Opportunity and ADA compliant employer. All qualified candidates and veterans are welcome to apply!

01

Have you graduated from high school or passed a General Education Development (GED) test?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please describe any specialized training or education in criminal justice, law enforcement, evidence technology, psychology, communications, or a related field. If you have no specialized training, please type "N/A."

  03

  Please indicate how many years of full-time experience you have working in a position that involves responsible public contact.

• Over 2 Years

• 2 Years

• Less than 2 Years

• No Experience

  04

  Based on your answer to question #3, please describe your public contact experience. If none, please type "N/A."

  05

  Please describe your experience in report writing. What types of reports have you written and how often do you write work-related reports? If you have no report writing experience, please type "N/A."

  06

  This position requires availability to work flexible days and hours and respond to call-outs if needed. For example, this may include shifts beginning at 6:00 a.m., ending at 6:00 p.m., or shifts beginning at 2:00 p.m. and ending at midnight, and also may include weekends. Are you willing and able to work this type schedule?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of La Mesa

Address

8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942

Phone

619-667-1175

Website

http://www.cityoflamesa.us

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