Community Services Officer

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Job description

Position Summary

The La Mesa Police Department is currently looking for qualified candidates that want to be a part of the service to our community. A Community Services Officer requires the availability to work flexible days and hours and respond to call-outs if needed. For example, this may include shifts beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., or shifts beginning at 2:00 p.m. and sending at midnight, and also may include weekends.

Please note that successful candidates in this recruitment must undergo a polygraph examination and successfully pass a thorough background investigation.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

To perform a variety of specialized para-professional law enforcement duties in a non-sworn capacity including taking crime reports, performing traffic control and responding to routine burglaries and traffic accidents; to provide information to the general public and answer citizen inquiries; and to perform a variety of other non-sworn law enforcement functions in support of the Police Department.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

* Respond to general inquiries from the public at the front counter, on the phone or in the field; take and process crime reports; provide information, assistance and various forms.
* Conduct basic evidence collection documentation at crime scenes; assist investigations unit with crime follow-up; interview court mandated registrants; complete basic property evidence duties.
* Document minor and non-injury collisions that occur within the City's jurisdiction; request the assistance of sworn law enforcement personnel as required; assist in the investigation of minor and serious injury collisions.
* Input various reports, data and other information into the computer including animal control logs, and accident reports.
* Perform traffic control for accident scenes, public works operations, and special events.
* Respond to violations of parking ordinances; issues citations as necessary; generate and print parking permits for the downtown area; tow vehicles in violation of ordinances.
* Coordinate school safety patrol and bicycle safety programs including bicycle rodeos; develop and print literature for school programs; complete child safety seat inspections.
* Safely operate a motor vehicle, to include a full-size pick-up truck, while pulling a light weight trailer, during the scope of duties.
* Comply with state and local laws and follow department rules, regulations, and procedures.
* Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. An Associate's degree or equivalent education in criminal justice, law enforcement, evidence technology, psychology, communications or a related field is desirable.

Experience:

At leasttwo years of full-time responsible public contact experience. Familiarity of law enforcement functions is desirable.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Examination Process

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire.This recruitment is open until filled so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the following components: written exam, practical skills evaluation, and an appraisal interview. Eligible candidates will be notified when testing dates have been established.

Note: Successful candidates must undergo a polygraph examination and successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation. The medical evaluation includes an alcohol/drug screen.