Community Service Officer - Part - time

Colton, California; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time Community Service Officers to support law enforcement and crime prevention efforts. In this role, you will perform essential duties such as interviewing citizens, assisting with traffic control, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public relations and clerical work, along with a passion for community service. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety while gaining valuable experience in law enforcement. If you are ready to make a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in clerical/public contact preferred.
• Ability to perform non-emergency law enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Interview citizens and prepare reports on accidents and incidents.
• Assist in controlling traffic and respond to citizen calls for service.
• Inspect police vehicles and schedule maintenance as needed.

Skills

Report Writing

Public Relations

Traffic Control

First Aid

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Supplemental College Coursework

Tools

Computer Terminal

Police Radio Equipment

Job description

The Colton Police Department is currently hiring part-time Community Service Officers.

There are no benefits associated with part-time positions.

This recruitment is continuous.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply early, as the recruitment can close at any time.

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, is assigned to perform non-sworn, non-emergency, uniformed, law enforcement and crime prevention duties; parking enforcement, to take and prepare a variety of reports; may assist with traffic control; and perform other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Community Service Officer is a non-sworn position class responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention duties.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Interview citizens and prepare reports on accidents, offenses and incidents.
• Assist in controlling traffic at emergency and accident scenes.
• Assist crime prevention in the presentation of community and civic programs and projects.
• May respond to radio dispatchers and assist sworn officers with investigations.
• May respond to citizen calls for service.
• Assist and provide information to motorists and the general public.
• Impound property.
• Enforce parking regulations and impound vehicles.
• Coordinate and schedule service or repairs with City’s building maintenance personnel or other vendors when needed.
• Operate a computer terminal, printer, and enter, modify, and retrieve a wide variety of police records and reports.
• Compile, tabulate and verify statistical data and reports.
• May assist or perform animal control duties.
• Report hazards.
• May perform Police Dispatch duties as assigned.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• Perform non-emergency law enforcement duties as assigned.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Fleet Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Inspect police vehicles for proper operation and safety.
• Schedule routine maintenance and repair with the City’s Auto Shop.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments such as changing flat tires, light bulbs, emergency equipment, or police radio equipment.
• Obtain estimates and arrange for the service and repair by designated outside agencies or vendors for automotive repairs or installation of equipment.
• Transport vehicles for maintenance, repair and wash.
• Maintain and monitor vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Jump start vehicles with weak or dead batteries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Supplemental college course work in sociology, psychology, English, report writing, public relations, or related course work.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in clerical and/or public contact experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a PC832 within one year from date of appointment.
• At least 18 years of age upon appointment.

Recruitment and Selection Process:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be screened to determine which candidates possess the experience that best meets the City's needs. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Candidates successful in this process will have their name certified to an eligibility list. This list will be valid for one (1) year and will be used for all hire selections.