PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (HOURLY/NON-BENEFITED)

Salary : $24.93 - $32.52 Hourly

Location : Santa Fe Springs, CA

Job Type : Hourly Non-Benefitted

Job Number : 2025-11

Department : Police Services

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented

The City of Santa Fe Springs seeks applicants for the position of Public Safety Officer. This is an hourly / non-benefited position. Incumbents are expected to be available to work approximately thirty-two (32) hours per week on a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Currently, there are five (5) vacancies; however, the established list may be utilized to fill future vacancies as needed.

PLEASE NOTE : Recruitment is deemed as continuous and may close at any time without notice. As such, interested Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

First Application Review : The week of March 3rd.

Work Schedule : Public Safety Officers are scheduled to work approximately up to thirty- two (32) hours per week or as needed

• Monday through Sunday. Incumbents will be required to work a variety of hours including days, evenings, and holidays.

ACA / Health Benefits : Health benefits will be offered to incumbents working an average of 30 or above weekly hours, as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The City currently offers enrollment in Kaiser Permanente Health Plans (Traditional HMO / Deductible HMO).

POSITION PURPOSE :

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer; responds to calls throughout the City; interviews victims and witnesses and prepares accurate crime reports. Collects and secures evidence; performs traffic accident investigations. Provides support to police officers and fire suppression personnel. Performs traffic control during emergency situations. Assists the public with various issues, including criminal, civil, city business, and other related questions. Monitors and patrols City facilities, grounds and parks to enforce safety and security; secures and locks City facilities; enforces and monitors local, state, and vehicle code violations; issues parking citations; resolves criminal complaints and requests from city staff, residents and businesses, and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Receives direct supervision from the Lead Public Safety Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

None.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Held in Common :

B. Essential Job Specific Duties :

C. Other Job Specific Duties :

REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be :

NEPOTISM POLICY :

Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist : 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as : mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applicants are required to complete and submit a city application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the link located at the top of this page. New users must first create an account.

METHOD OF SELECTION :

Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon passing a background investigation, polygraph examination, criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen.

ACCOMMODATION :

If you require special testing and / or interview accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date.

Non-Benefited

Which of the following best describes your level of completed formal education?

Which of the following best describes your years of work experience involving public contact?

Please describe your experience as it pertains to the position. In your response, please include 1) Employer 2) Position Title 3) Dates Employed 4) Specific Duties / Responsibilities.

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

Do you possess valid PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course certifications? (If so, please attach copy of certification along with online application)

Candidates must be available to work a minimum of up to 32 hours on a weekly basis which includes varying shifts, evenings and / or holidays. Can you meet this requirement?

Required Question

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