Community Services Officer I - Part-Time

Salary : $26.07 - $31.69 Hourly

Location : Bellflower, CA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 20

Department : Public Safety

Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 18 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

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The City of Bellflower Public Safety Department is accepting applications to fill THREE (3) part-time openings for Community Services Officer I. Under general supervision, Community Services Officer I performs a variety of routine to complex activities in a non-sworn police capacity within the City's Public Safety Department; provides comprehensive staff support in implementing and managing a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services including patrol, traffic, community policing, office and records management administration, and special assignments; performs related work as required.

This is a non-sworn, first experienced-level class in the community services officer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic community services officer experience and the ability to perform various administrative, patrol, and investigative duties in support of designated program activities, and are responsible for providing administrative-level support to the assigned staff in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires the frequent use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment, knowledge of departmental and City activities, and extensive staff, public, and organizational contact. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the level II, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Examples Of Duties

When performing patrol, traffic and community policing assignments :

• Patrols City parking facilities and streets to enforce parking ordinances and writes parking citations.

Enforces and ensures compliance with a variety of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to abandoned, wrecked or nuisance vehicles; follows-up on citizen complaints; issues notices, and citations and initiates abatement measures which includes towing, and impounding vehicles; processes necessary forms and related paperwork as required.

Performs crime scene investigation including searching for, identifying, collecting, preserving, and booking evidence; dusting for fingerprints; interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and references to obtain details, admission, and leads.

Takes information from the public regarding criminal activity, such as thefts, accidents, lost and found property, and other incidents that do not require the presence of a sworn law enforcement officer at the scene; completes standard police reports for review by sworn supervisory personnel.

Responds to non-injury or minor injury traffic collisions, obtains statements from involved parties, and completes standard police reports for review by sworn officers; provides traffic control; identifies and removes or facilitates the removal of hazardous traffic debris at accident scenes; assists disabled motorists; provides for the towing and storage of vehicles, as necessary.

When performing the office and records management assignments :

Determines the nature of the contact; routes citizen inquiry or complaint to appropriate personnel; greets visitors, provides information and releases reports including : traffic accidents, crime reports, or related services in accordance with departmental guidelines.

Maintains accurate departmental and law enforcement records and files; researches and compiles information from such files.

Provides fingerprinting services to the public using manual and Livescan fingerprinting equipment.

When performing all assignments :

Prepares and processes a variety of reports and records and follows established formats, distributes to the proper individual or agency, files reports, and maintains automated or manual logs of departmental actions.

Interprets federal, state and local legislation, policies, laws, codes, and regulations; researches, analyzes, and coordinates their application to the City's operations.

Participates on a variety of interdisciplinary meetings and represents the City to the community and other organizations.

Communicates orally, in writing, or through reports with colleagues, managers, the public, organized employee groups, and representatives of various organizations.

Testifies in court as necessary.

Performs other duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Police terminology and law enforcement codes.

Applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and departmental policies, technical processes, and procedures.

Basic arithmetic and statistical techniques.

Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including graphics, spreadsheets, and database applications.

Record keeping principles and procedures.

English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to :

Obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations.

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.

Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems / issues; collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; and recommend / implement appropriate course of action.

Prepare clear and effective reports, correspondence, and other written material.

Organize, research, and maintain technical and administrative files.

Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in public safety support services or a related field.

One (1) year of experience in a clerical or technical position related to law enforcement or criminal justice.

Licenses and Certifications :

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field and in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle, drive on surface streets, and make crime scene investigations; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, and examine evidence; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking uneven terrain and landscapes when performing investigations. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate crime scene investigation related tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and investigate crime scenes. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in the office and in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and / or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a police environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.

Life, Medical, Dental

Life insurance is provided to full-time employees for both employee and dependents. Full-Time employees are covered by a major medical and health insurance plan through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental.

How many years of relevant experience do you have?

Do you understand this is a part-time position with no intention of being full-time?

This position is part time. If you are currently working full time, why are you interested in a part time position?

Do you have a valid California Class C driver license and evidence of insurance?

Do you understand that you must attach a copy of your High school diploma or GED? (A college degree is not an acceptable substitute)

Did you attach a cover letter? A cover letter is required for this position.

Did you attach your resume? A resume is required for this position.

Failure to submit required attachments will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from the recruitment process. Have you uploaded all of the required attachments?

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