Community Service Officer - Part-Time

CITY OF WINTERS; Winters (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Winters is seeking a part-time, limited-term Community Services Officer I to assist with law related office duties and field work. This entry-level role provides supervision and opportunities to support crime prevention and community programs.

Duties include answering phones, handling records, crime statistics, traffic control at events, and parking enforcement under California Vehicle Code. Graduation from high school and bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Office and telephone procedures and practices.
• Customer relations and service skills.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the tasks to which assigned.

Responsibilities

• Records: Answer telephones and provide counter assistance to the public.
• Property & Evidence: Assist in the collection, preservation and transportation of evidence.
• Crime Prevention: Develop program outlines and materials for presentations to neighborhood and community groups.
• Patrol: Perform traffic control at special events or incidents.
• Crime Analysis: Assist in producing monthly, quarterly and yearly crime statistics reports.
• Parking Enforcement: Issue citations or warning notices for California Vehicle Code or City Ordinance parking violations.

Skills

Office procedures

Customer relations

Record keeping

Codes and regulations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CITY OF WINTERS

Community Services Officer I

Hourly Part-Time | Limited term approx. 6 months non-benefited position

Join the City of Winters and support services that make a difference in the community! The City is seeking a part-time, limited-term Community Services Officer I to assist with law related office duties and field work.

About the Position

The Community Services Officer series. Employees perform routine tasks with direct supervision and guidance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Community Services Officer I: This is the Community Services Officer series. The performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in this series who will receive more direct supervision and guidance to complete tasks. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence and judgment beyond routine matters with established procedures.

Supervision

Immediate Supervision is provided by the Administrative Coordinator, or his/her designee, except for Code Compliance, which falls under the Administrative Sergeant.

Examples of Duties

Depending on assignment, duties may include:

• Records: Answer telephones and provide counter assistance to the public.
• Property & Evidence: Assist in the collection, preservation and transportation of evidence.
• Crime Prevention: Develop program outlines and materials for presentations to neighborhood and community groups.
• Patrol: Perform traffic control at special events or incidents.
• Crime Analysis: Assist in producing monthly, quarterly and yearly crime statistics reports.
• Parking Enforcement: Issue citations or warning notices for California Vehicle Code or City Ordinance parking violations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Office and telephone procedures and practices.
• Customer relations and service skills.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the tasks to which assigned.

Ability to

• Type accurately at a speed of 40 words per minute.
• Compile information and prepare reports accurately and efficiently.
• Work flexible shifts based on the staffing needs of the department.
• Think and act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergency situations.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Clerical, typing, computer experience and bilingual abilities preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a CLETS certification.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Indoor and outdoor environments; work alone; travel from site to site; incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hostile environments.

The City of Winters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), if accommodations are necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in any portion of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at 530-794-6701 within three (3) calendar days of the final filing date for the recruitment.

Please see the City website for more information and the complete job description, including all duties, qualifications, and physical requirements.