COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER (PT PROMOTIONAL)

Police Officer

City of Monterey Park

$23.38 - $28.44 Hourly

Monterey Park, CA

Part-time

Job Number : 25-47PT

Department : Police

Opening Date : 10 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 29 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MONTEREY PARK EMPLOYEES

The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions in the department for up to one (1) year.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

This recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. In the event a sufficient number of qualified applications are received before the closing date, the recruitment may close prior to the closing date. Applicants are urged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs staff and support duties related to public safety; work rotating shifts (may be assigned to various Bureaus of the Police Department); assists Police Department Personnel and the general public in public safety matters; and performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL TASKS

Appear at meeting of citizens and community groups to present crime prevention information; provide liaison to schools and other community groups; provide information and assistance at the police finger printing services issue parking and other citations; assist with the enforcement of various City and State codes, such as penal, municipal, local ordinances; maintains logs of all alarms; conducts home and business security inspections; may be assigned to perform Jailer duties; patrols streets for enforcement of parking laws; impounds and stores vehicles; directs traffic; and may supervise crossing guards.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Positions in this non-sworn class report to various Bureau Supervisors.

Qualification Guidelines

Licenses : Possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Knowledge of Geography of City; ordinances and laws with a minimal working knowledge of various criminal and civil statutes; modern office practices and procedures, including proper telephone and reception procedures and techniques; various office equipment such as typewriters, word processors, and computers.

Skills and Abilities : Read and understand departmental polices; rules, instructions, laws, regulations and other written material; meet the public and clearly articulate information related to Police / Community relations; establish and maintain the effective relationships with fellow employees, write clear and accurate reports; follow written and oral instructions; meet standards of physical health and condition, endurance and ability; compile and maintain crime statistics; and type information with a high level of accuracy.

Physical Effort : Performs tasks requiring physical effort, including bending, stooping, and lifting items weighing 25-35 lbs. Tasks may be performed in inclement weather.