What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER position at City of Montebello, CA?

Salary : $49,163.00 - $61,398.00 Annually

Location : Montebello, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : FY24-25(2)

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

A PPLICATION FILING PERIOD

This recruitment is set to close on THURSDA Y, MARCH 13, 2025.

All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision to assist in the provision of a variety of police services including report writing, public counter requests, community programs, workshops, and lectures in such crime prevention areas as burglary prevention, neighborhood watch, home security, rape prevention, and shoplifting; to perform a variety of office support and related duties; to assist in the preparation and distribution of crime prevention materials; and to perform related work as required.

Assists in the provision of crime prevention services to the community; assists in setting up meetings and arranging for lectures and workshops; makes arrangements for use of facilities for public distribution of newsletters, crime warnings, pamphlets, manuals, audio-visual productions, and press releases; takes fingerprints; gathers and assembles crimepatterndatafordistributionandfurtheranalysisbylawenforcementstaff;operates audio-visual and other equipment during presentations; assist in the preparation and delivery of a variety of lectures and workshops; arranges for and conducts home inspections and commercial surveys; monitors citizen compliance with alarm ordinances and rules; gathers and assists in preparation of a variety of statistical reports and summaries; prepares non-emergency reports; both in the field and at office locations, assists the public regarding inquiries for service at the public counter; operates police radio and telephones to communicate with citizens and other emergency services personnel; performs a variety of office support duties such as document preparation, word-processing, data entry, copying, filing, and telephone answering; makes deliveries and pickup of materials, supplies and equipment; assists in the scheduling and delivery of emergency vehicles for repairs and maintenance; patrols the parks throughout the City; assists with traffic control during a scene of traffic accidents; respond to report calls, minor disturbances, homeless where there is no immediate threat; assists in community events; administers citations related to Montebello Municipal Code violations and / or Penal Code violations; and, performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of :

Basic office operations and practices.
Community organizations and resources.
Principles of an effective public relations program.
Computer terminals and PC operation.

Ability to :

Meet the public and communicate basic information about crime prevention and other police programs.

Operate, maintain, and service a variety of audio-visual aids and equipment,

Understand and carry out oral and written direction.

Prepare a variety of reports and presentations.

Effectively represent the community services functions with concerned individuals, organizations, and other governmental agencies.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Training and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be :

Education : Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.

Work Background : Previous work experience involving public contact and performance of basic office support duties is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license and safe driving record.

Successful completion of a POST certified PC 832 course prior to completion of probation.

Successful completion of Baton and Pepper Spray training prior to completion of probation.

Examination :

Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an oral board interview. Failure of the interview exam will remove the candidate from further consideration. Candidates who successfully pass the oral will have to complete a full background investigation which will include a polygraph and a medical exam. A Command Oral Exam will also be had prior to appointment.

Oral Board Interview :

Candidates who successfully pass will be invited to an Oral Board Interview. Candidates who do not pass the Oral Board Interview will be disqualified from the hiring and selection process. Those who have achieved the highest passing scores will be invited to participate in the background process.

Background :

All applicants who successfully pass the oral board interview and polygraph exam and are selected to move forward in the hiring and selection process must complete an extensive background investigation. The background will follow the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA. POST) guidelines. Failure to pass a background will result in disqualification from the hiring and selection process.

Medical Exam :

As part of the hiring and selection process applicants must participate in and pass a medical exam.

CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 or 2% @ 62, depending on member status

Classic members pay 8% toward their employee contribution to CalPERS

New CalPERS members pay 7.5% toward their CalPERS retirement

11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage, maximum paid by City is $1,650.00 / mo. (3 -party coverage)

Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan

12 paid Holidays

up to 80 Vacation leave hours

up to 96 Sick leave hours

30,000 term life insurance, $30,000 AD&D

30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident

Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement (ANNUAL BUDGET PERMITTING)

Deferred compensation plan available

Bilingual pay available upon testing up to $150 / month

Education Incentive Pay

Certificate Pay up to $50 / month

Long Term Disability Program

Salary : $49,163 - $61,398

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