Community Services Officer I / II / Senior

Community Services Officer I / II / Senior

Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of those around you? If so, we want you to join our team as a Community Services Officer I / II / Senior for the City of West Sacramento! As a Community Services Officer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the community and law enforcement agencies to provide essential services that enhance public safety and promote a better quality of life for all. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience working for a law enforcement agency or performing similar duties and who possess education above the minimum required in a related field. Preference will be given to those who have a passion for community service and a commitment to excellence. As a member of our team, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to work in an exciting and dynamic environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in your community. Apply today to become a Community Services Officer I / II / Senior for the City of West Sacramento!

The Community Services Officer I / II assists in performing a wide variety of non-hazardous field work in the Police Department. Receives immediate direction and general supervision from a Police Lieutenant or designee. No direct supervision of staff is exercised. The Community Services Officer I is considered to be in a training status and is distinguished from the Community Services Officer II by the performance of the more routine and less complex assignments and greater level of supervision. The Community Services Officer II is considered the journey level. This class is distinguished from the Senior Community Services Officer in that the latter serves as the advanced level in the series. Advancement to the Community Services Officer II level shall occur after satisfactorily performing the duties of a Community Services Officer I for two (2) years. Satisfactory performance means an overall satisfactory or higher rating on the performance evaluation during the last evaluation period. An employee may be advanced to the Community Services Officer II level in less than two (2) years if the employee's performance is noted as exceptional by the Department Head and the employee is recommended for early advancement by the Department Head. Upon recommendation of a Police Lieutenant and approval of the Police Chief, a Community Services Officer II may advance to the Senior Community Services Officer upon attaining the minimum qualifications for the position and demonstrating the abilities and competencies necessary to perform the full range of Senior Community Services Officer duties.

The Senior Community Services Officer is considered the advanced level in the Community Services Officer series, working independently under general direction. Positions at this level are distinguished from those in the lower-level classification of Community Services Officer I / II by the independence with which they perform their duties of handling the more difficult and complex work and performing advanced work.

Examples of essential functions include : providing assistance on a variety of non-hazardous field activities not requiring the services of a sworn officer; observing and reporting violations of laws and ordinances; issuing parking citations; taking and preparing reports regarding burglaries, theft, property recoveries, vandalism, and similar situations; obtaining statements from victims and witnesses; collecting physical evidence at crime scene including fingerprints and taking photographs; responding to non-hazardous calls for assistance; responding to property damage traffic accidents and preparing appropriate reports; performing traffic control duties; assisting with traffic and crowd control at major emergencies; assisting in development and delivery of youth service programs and crime prevention programs; preparing a variety of written reports; performing other clerical and support duties; administering first aid as required; and performing related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience : any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be : education : community services officer I and II : high school diploma or equivalent. Additional course work or specialized training related to the assigned department is preferred. Experience : community services officer I : one (1) year of experience in public contact work. Community services officer II : two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a community services officer I with the city of west sacramento. Senior community services officer : two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a community services officer II with the city of west sacramento. (4 total years of comparable experience as a community services officer) licenses and certificates : a valid class "c" california driver's license.

Special conditions : prior to assignment at the police department, an employee must successfully pass a background investigation. The background investigation is required on all civilian police department personnel who will have access to the california law enforcement telecommunications system (clets) equipment and criminal offender records information (cori). Must be able to work a variety of shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Working conditions : employees may interact with upset members of the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbent may be required to work various shifts on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents will be required to wear the appropriate uniform.

Physical demands : incumbents must have the ability to sit at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time; safely operate a motor vehicle; intermittently twist, bend, squat, reach, walk and stand in an office and / or field environment; stand and walk for long periods of time in field environment; climb stairs and / or ladders while in the field; perform simple and power grasping; pushing and pulling; fine manipulation; lift moderate weight up to 25 pounds; manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies including a keyboard; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone and / or radio.

Environmental elements : employees work in the field and in the office environment in support of peace control, and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and / or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset members of the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Employees may work unusual and prolonged work schedules as necessary, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.