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PT POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER (HOURLY)

PT POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER (HOURLY)

Government JobsMontebello, CA, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Police Department Assistant

Under supervision to assist in the provision of a variety of community programs, workshops, and lectures in such crime prevention areas as burglary prevention, neighborhood watch, home security, rape prevention, and shoplifting; to perform a variety of office support and related duties; to assist in the preparation and distribution of crime prevention materials; and to perform related work as required.

Assists in the provision of crime prevention services to the community; assists in setting up meetings and arranging for lectures and workshops; makes arrangements for use of facilities for public distribution of newsletters, crime warnings, pamphlets, manuals, audio-visual productions and press releases; takes fingerprints; gathers and assembles crime pattern data for distribution and further analysis by law enforcement staff; operates audio-visual and other equipment during presentations; assists in the preparation and delivery of a variety of lectures and workshops; arranges for home inspections and commercial surveys; monitors citizen compliance with alarm ordinances and rules; gathers and assists in preparation of a variety of statistical reports and summaries; operates police radio and telephones to communicate with citizens and other emergency services personnel; performs a variety of office support duties such as document preparation, data entry, copying, filing, and telephone answering; makes deliveries and pickup of materials, supplies, and equipment; assists in the scheduling and delivery of emergency vehicles for repairs and maintenance.

Knowledge of :

  • Basic office operations and practices.
  • Community organizations and resources.
  • Principles of an effective public relations program.
  • Computer terminals and PC operation.

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Ability to :

  • Meet the public and communicate basic information about crime prevention and other police programs.
  • Operate, maintain, and service a variety of audio-visual aids and equipment.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written direction.
  • Prepare a variety of reports and presentations.
  • Effectively represent the community services functions with concerned individuals, organizations, and other governmental agencies.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

    • Training and Experience : Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be :

    Education : Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.

    Work Background : Experience involving public contact and performance of basic office support duties is desirable.

    Special Requirements :

  • Possession of an appropriate California driver's license and safe driving record.
  • Successful completion of a POST certified PC 832 course prior to completion of probation.
  • Successful completion of Baton and Pepper Spray training prior to completion of probation.

    • Examination : Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an oral board interview. Failure of the interview exam will remove the candidate from further consideration. Candidates who successfully pass the oral will have to complete a full background investigation which will include a polygraph and a medical exam. A Command Oral Exam will also be had prior to appointment.

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