What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSO - Crime Prevention, Community Engagement, Crossing Guard Program position at City of Los Altos?
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Works to develop a robust community engagement strategy that cultivates relationships and collaborations among residents, businesses, places of worship, non-profit organizations and community partners.
- Monitors and responds to resident/community members’ inquiries.
- Prepares and gives presentations to community groups on a frequent basis.
- Inventories Crime Prevention resources and purchases/orders supplies.
- Posts on social media to engage with the community.
- Researches and posts content for the department’s website as it relate to Crime Prevention and Community Engagement topics.
- Coordinates Home Security Inspections.
- Manages the operational side of the Crossing Guard Program.
- Assists with Run-Hide-Fight presentations.
- Assists in the preparation of special events (i.e., Art and Wine Festival, annual Festival of Lights Ceremony, etc).
- Transports evidence to the Crime Lab as needed.
- Directs traffic at large public events and congested situations.
- Provides traffic control at fire scenes, crime scenes, signal outages and as assigned.
- Collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes which includes the processing and lifting of latent fingerprints and taking photographs at designated crime scenes.
- Enforces laws and ordinances as required by the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program.
- Issues citations for parking and zoning violations.
- May assist investigators with criminal investigation analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EXPERIENCE:
- No prior experience is necessary. Experience which provides knowledge of law enforcement terminology and police officer procedures is desirable.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
Salary : $90,221 - $109,664
