Police Services Officer

City of Manhattan Beach; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Manhattan Beach is hiring for the position of Police Services Officer in a dynamic police department environment. This role requires maintaining jail operations, handling administrative tasks, and engaging with the community. Candidates should have a High School diploma and preferably experience in public safety.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

PERS medical plans

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. and one year of public contact experience.
• Experience in a police department is desirable.
• Proficiency in conversational Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates the jail facility and supervises inmates.
• Tracks inventory and manages police front desk duties.
• Maintains evidence and handles community relations.

Skills

Public contact experience

Basic mathematical skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Job Summary

The Police Department is busy and looking for an individual who likes to work in a fast-paced setting and has a vast knowledge and experience in public safety to join our team.

Under general direction, the incumbent performs duties in several areas of the police department which including property control, front desk relief, and jail facility, along with administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Performs various duties associated with the maintenance and operation of the jail facility.
• Searches, fingerprints, processes, supervises, transports and releases inmates; testifies and presents evidence in court; and serves subpoenas.
• Tracks inventory and orders supplies; staffs the police front desk, if assigned.
• Keeps records and takes reports of a minor nature not requiring or warranting the presence of a sworn officer.
• Operates motor vehicles, office, and communications equipment as necessary.
• Maintains evidence and lost and found items in property control unit.
• Assists in crime prevention and community relations programs.
• Interviews and records statements from individuals and creates complete and factual reports.
• Administers first aid, as needed.
• May be required to work shifts, holidays, and/or weekends.
  
  

Job Summary

The City of Manhattan Beach is now accepting applications for the position of Police Services Officer. The Police Department is busy and looking for an individual who likes to work in a fast-paced setting and has a vast knowledge and experience in public safety to join our team.

Under general direction, the incumbent performs duties in several areas of the police department which including property control, front desk relief, and jail facility, along with administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

The duties listed below 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 class.

• Performs various duties associated with the maintenance and operation of the jail facility.
• Searches, fingerprints, processes, supervises, transports and releases inmates; testifies and presents evidence in court; and serves subpoenas.
• Tracks inventory and orders supplies; staffs the police front desk, if assigned.
• Keeps records and takes reports of a minor nature not requiring or warranting the presence of a sworn officer.
• Operates motor vehicles, office, and communications equipment as necessary.
• Maintains evidence and lost and found items in property control unit.
• Assists in crime prevention and community relations programs.
• Interviews and records statements from individuals and creates complete and factual reports.
• Administers first aid, as needed.
• May be required to work shifts, holidays, and/or weekends.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/ Experience

• Requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent AND one (1) year of experience involving public contact.
• Experience working for a police department is highly desirable.
  
  

License: Must have a valid CA driver’s license at the time of employment.

Knowledge of: Title 15 of California Code of Regulations; police department polices, practices and procedures; safety rules and procedures; self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques; general office procedures and equipment operations.

Skills in: Operating general office equipment and basic mathematical skills.

Ability to: Write clearly and concisely in English; understand departmental policies and procedures; follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; and proficiency in conversational Spanish is desirable.

Special Requirements

• Candidate must successfully complete the Adult Corrections Core Course Academy within the prescribed training period.
• Candidates must successfully complete a polygraph test, psychological and medical examinations, and an extensive background investigation process prior to appointment.
  
  

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Application filing deadline is Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

The selection process will consist of the following components and weight: Written Examination (Pass/Fail – Qualifying) and Oral Interview (100%)

• Written Examination is tentatively scheduled for July 22, 2025.
• Oral Interview is tentatively scheduled for August 13, 2025.
  
  

* Final appointment in the Police Department is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of an extensive background investigation and a polygraph examination.

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

NOTE: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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To see detailed information about Teamsters bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on the City's official website.

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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College Coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
  
  

02

Have you had working experience in the field of law enforcement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have any working experience in a public sector or municipal agency?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

How many years of experience do you have conducting searches, fingerprinting, processing, supervising, transporting and releasing inmates; testifying and presenting evidence in court, and serving subpoenas?

• No Experience
• Less than one year
• More than one year, but less than two years
• More than two years, but less than three years
• Three years or more
  
  

05

By answering "yes" to this question, you acknowledge that the work schedule for this position may include weekends and holidays.

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Please indicate that you understand that this position requires the successful completion of a full background check, including a polygraph and medical examination by selecting "yes".

• Yes
• Required Question

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