Public Safety Supervisor

City-of-Compton,-C; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Compton is seeking a Public Safety Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise day-to-day operations across Code Enforcement, Security Services, and Parking Enforcement. You will ensure consistent application of policies and work as a key liaison between management and frontline staff.

The role requires an Associate degree, four years in a related field, one year of lead or supervisory experience, and a California Driver’s License with PC 832 certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in code enforcement, security services, parking enforcement, or a related regulatory/public safety field.
• One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates daily operations of Code Enforcement, Security Services, and Parking Enforcement programs.
• Assigns work, schedules staff, monitors workloads, and ensures adequate coverage for assigned shifts and geographic areas.
• Reviews enforcement activities for consistency with City policy, Municipal Code, and procedures.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; provides coaching and corrective guidance.
• Reviews reports, citations, and documentation prepared by staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Investigates minor personnel issues and recommends corrective action in line with City policies and labor agreements.
• Oversees field inspections, patrols, and enforcement actions by staff.
• Responds to complex, sensitive, or escalated public complaints and enforcement issues.
• Coordinates enforcement activities across Code Enforcement, Security, and Parking for unified service delivery.
• Coordinates with City Attorney's Office regarding enforcement actions, abatement, and court matters.
• Works with other City departments and outside agencies on public safety and compliance.
• Ensures evidence, reports, and case documentation are properly prepared and maintained.
• Prepares and reviews operational reports related to enforcement activities, staffing, and workload metrics.
• Assists management with planning, procedural improvements, and departmental initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, training requirements, and equipment protocols.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding enforcement procedures and compliance requirements.
• Represents the Department in meetings with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public safety operations

Policy compliance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Lead/supervisory experience

Job description

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and supervises day-to-day operations of assigned public safety programs, including Code Enforcement, Security Services, and Parking Enforcement. The Public Safety Supervisor ensures consistent application of City policies, ordinances, and operational procedures; supervises field staff; coordinates enforcement activities; responds to complex or sensitive issues; and serves as a key operational liaison between management and frontline personnel. Performs related duties as required.

Receives general supervision from the Public Safety Director or designee. Exercises direct supervision over Code Enforcement Officers, Security Officers, Parking Control Officers, and assigned support staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a first-line supervisory classification responsible for coordinating and supervising multiple public safety functions across enforcement disciplines. Incumbents are not department heads and do not establish Citywide policy, but are responsible for implementing policies, supervising staff, and ensuring operational consistency across programs. This classification replaces prior standalone supervisory roles within Code Enforcement and Security Services.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates daily operations of Code Enforcement, Security Services, and Parking Enforcement programs.
• Assigns work, schedules staff, monitors workloads, and ensures adequate coverage for assigned shifts and geographic areas.
• Reviews enforcement activities to ensure consistency with City policy, Municipal Code provisions, and departmental procedures.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; provides coaching, direction, and corrective guidance.
• Reviews reports, citations, and documentation prepared by staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Investigates minor personnel issues and recommends appropriate corrective action in accordance with City policies and labor agreements.
• Oversees field inspections, patrol activities, and enforcement actions conducted by assigned staff.
• Responds to complex, sensitive, or escalated public complaints and enforcement issues.
• Coordinates enforcement activities across Code Enforcement, Security, and Parking to ensure unified and consistent service delivery.
• Coordinates with the City Attorney's Office regarding enforcement actions, abatement proceedings, and court-related matters.
• Works collaboratively with other City departments, outside agencies, and law enforcement partners on public safety and compliance matters.
• Ensures evidence, reports, and case documentation are properly prepared and maintained by staff.
• Prepares and reviews operational reports related to enforcement activities, staffing, and workload metrics.
• Assists management with operational planning, procedural improvements, and implementation of departmental initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, training requirements, and use-of-equipment protocols.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding enforcement activities, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Represents the Department in meetings with residents, business owners, and community stakeholders as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Possession of an Associates degree or equivalent; AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in code enforcement, security services, parking enforcement, or a related regulatory or public safety field; AND One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

Education in Management or Criminal Justice is highly desirable.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.
• Possession of a valid PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training at the time of appointment.

Required Knowledge of:

• City, county, state and Federal laws, regulations, codes and ordinances.
• Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens.
• Geography, roads, and landmarks of City and surrounding areas.
• Principles and practices of municipal code enforcement, security operations, and parking enforcement.
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations related to public safety and code compliance.
• Supervisory practices, employee performance management, and basic labor relations principles.
• Investigative and inspection methods, documentation standards, and report preparation.
• Public contact techniques and conflict resolution methods.

Required Skill in:

• Exercising controlled discretion in situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Recognizing suspicious behavior patterns, mediating difficult situations, and using effective arrest and control techniques.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Operating motor vehicles and special equipment during emergency situations.
• Interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Evaluating facts and evidence, drawing logical conclusions and making proper recommendations.
• Working as a team member with other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies.
• Care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of law enforcement tools and equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, elected officials, outside agencies, community groups, local businesses, and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, drugs, infectious and communicable diseases; required to physically restrain persons.
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
• Work is performed in a primarily outdoor setting and will require some work in high temperatures (above 80 degrees) and low temperatures (40-60 degrees).
• Work requires lifting, carrying, climbing and requires the ability to pursue and apprehend suspects. Work will require gross body coordination and mobility.
• Work involves exposure to wet surfaces, occasional loud noise and dust.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered.

EXAMINATION

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.

Phase one (1) is a written prompt examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS

Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

PLEASE NOTE

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.

Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE

A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

EXAMINATION RECORDS

All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

FRINGE BENEFITS

The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.