Community Service Officer - Public Safety Support

City of Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus: $5,000

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

City of Santa Cruz is seeking Community Service Officer candidates to support the Santa Cruz Police Department in non-sworn roles. The position emphasizes community-based policing, strong critical thinking, and collaboration with diverse residents.

A POST PelletB score of 46+ is required for applicants who have taken the test in 2025 or 2026. Applicants must meet basic education requirements and are encouraged to attach test results or verify test dates.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for public interactions.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-sworn support to sworn officers and assist with public inquiries.
• Identify and report municipal code violations and assist in patrol-related tasks.
• Assist with crime prevention activities and community outreach as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Santa Cruz is seeking Community Service Officer candidates to support the Santa Cruz Police Department in non-sworn roles. The position emphasizes community-based policing, strong critical thinking, and collaboration with diverse residents.

A POST PelletB score of 46+ is required for applicants who have taken the test in 2025 or 2026. Applicants must meet basic education requirements and are encouraged to attach test results or verify test dates.