What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Services Officer position at City of Red Bluff?
Performs a wide variety of non-sworn field and office law enforcement and animal control tasks. including animal control, parking, traffic and crowd control, evidence collection, processing and maintenance. fingerprinting, registration of criminal offenders, abandoned vehicle identification and abatement, report taking, general office work and crime prevention activities. This position is distinguished by its responsibility in affording the police department with a position which completes essential police tasks. while allowing sworn police officers additional time for enforcement -related duties due to the time savings realized.Serve as parking enforcement officer:
Patrol city streets and enforce laws and regulations applicable to non-moving vehicles; write citations for overtime parking and illegal parking; assist in identifying and abating abandoned vehicles: assist in directing traffic and participating in special traffic control functions.
Serve as animal control officer:
Patrol city streets apprehending and confining stray, unwanted; sick, lost and found animals; follow up on animal bites incidents; maintain the animal control facility; prepare and write required animal control reports; assist in the dog licensing process; assist in the rabies vaccination program.
Evidence/Property Room:
Process evidence and property, releases, auctions, destruction, delivery to court, laboratories and other locations; and maintain property and evidence according to prescribed procedures.
Serve as court and District Attorney liaison:
Assemble reports; submit information to other departments as required Serve as a liaison between the Department and the public; coordinate and publicize a variety of programs including crime prevention, neighborhood watch, child safety programs and other public safety-related programs.
Take and document non-injury traffic accidents; take and document minor crime and non-criminal incident reports where interviewing only non-suspect victims and witnesses is required.
Video and photo equipment; maintain video and photo related equipment, videotape, film and other accessories.
May perform occasional crossing guard duties.
Nuisance posted sign abatement program. Inspect and sign-off minor traffic citations; deliver court documents and serve subpoenas; testify in court as required.
Fingerprint applications and handle fingerprinting requests from the public; fingerprint and register criminal offenders who are required by law to register with the police department.
Search prisoners as requested; act as police matron, if requested.
Perform general clerical duties as required such as typing, filing, writing receipts for money received, process parking citation second notices and D.M.V. notices; destruction of files as authorized by law.
Perform other duties as assigned.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal Computer. telephone, copier, fax, and canine handling equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Combination of an indoor/outdoor environment. Normal office environment indoors. however this position will be subject to be in the occasional vicinity parolees and arrested individuals. Outdoor environment subject to various weather conditions. This position will deal with various species of animals.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Basic English grammar. spelling, punctuation and report writing techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Work resourcefully with a minimum of supervision; understand and carry out written and verbal instructions; understand and carry out procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner; learn proper skills in report writing and oral communication: establish a well rounded understanding of the Department computer system; establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Patrol city streets and enforce laws and regulations applicable to non-moving vehicles; write citations for overtime parking and illegal parking; assist in identifying and abating abandoned vehicles: assist in directing traffic and participating in special traffic control functions.
Serve as animal control officer:
Patrol city streets apprehending and confining stray, unwanted; sick, lost and found animals; follow up on animal bites incidents; maintain the animal control facility; prepare and write required animal control reports; assist in the dog licensing process; assist in the rabies vaccination program.
Evidence/Property Room:
Process evidence and property, releases, auctions, destruction, delivery to court, laboratories and other locations; and maintain property and evidence according to prescribed procedures.
Serve as court and District Attorney liaison:
Assemble reports; submit information to other departments as required Serve as a liaison between the Department and the public; coordinate and publicize a variety of programs including crime prevention, neighborhood watch, child safety programs and other public safety-related programs.
Take and document non-injury traffic accidents; take and document minor crime and non-criminal incident reports where interviewing only non-suspect victims and witnesses is required.
Video and photo equipment; maintain video and photo related equipment, videotape, film and other accessories.
May perform occasional crossing guard duties.
Nuisance posted sign abatement program. Inspect and sign-off minor traffic citations; deliver court documents and serve subpoenas; testify in court as required.
Fingerprint applications and handle fingerprinting requests from the public; fingerprint and register criminal offenders who are required by law to register with the police department.
Search prisoners as requested; act as police matron, if requested.
Perform general clerical duties as required such as typing, filing, writing receipts for money received, process parking citation second notices and D.M.V. notices; destruction of files as authorized by law.
Perform other duties as assigned.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal Computer. telephone, copier, fax, and canine handling equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Tasks involve the ability to patrol approximately I mile of City blocks for parking violations and mark vehicle tires with a chalk stick.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull objects and materials of heavy weight (50-75 pounds approximately).
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Combination of an indoor/outdoor environment. Normal office environment indoors. however this position will be subject to be in the occasional vicinity parolees and arrested individuals. Outdoor environment subject to various weather conditions. This position will deal with various species of animals.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
- No prior police experience is required, however, it is desirable for applicants to have a work history related to public service and contacts.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Basic English grammar. spelling, punctuation and report writing techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Work resourcefully with a minimum of supervision; understand and carry out written and verbal instructions; understand and carry out procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner; learn proper skills in report writing and oral communication: establish a well rounded understanding of the Department computer system; establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy
In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Police Community Services Officer, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Scott Garrison, HR Administrator
530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | hr.redbluff@cityofredbluff.org
All final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the City.
The City of Red Bluff is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Salary : $45,092 - $57,550
