Community Services Officer

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Recruitments posted as "Continuous" are subject to close at any time following an initial two-week posting period. Upon closing, the applications received will be screened and notices will be sent to the applicants regarding the status of their application.

Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, to perform varied and routine non-sworn police work; to perform police services in crime prevention, crime investigation, parking enforcement, animal care and control, community intervention, code enforcement, crime response which does not require full police powers, assist police officers in the performance of duties, and related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.

• Receive reports of commercial, residential, and automobile burglaries, petty thefts, vandalisms, found property, missing persons, auto theft, and other crimes with no known suspects.
• Investigate non-injury and minor traffic accidents.
• Interview witnesses and take statements.
• Investigate and remove abandoned vehicles.
• Enforce city parking ordinances and California Vehicle Code Violations related to parking.
• Enforce and investigate City Code violations.
• Evidence collection, processing, storage, and destruction.
• Coordinate the Police volunteer programs and schedule Police Department volunteers.
• Respond to animal care and control issues and violations, and enforce related laws as necessary.
• Serve subpoenas.
• Perform traffic control.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Assist in crime scene investigations.
• Testify in court.
• Organize and coordinate public outreach activities such as crime prevention, neighborhood watch, and public safety awareness.
• Provide Vehicle Identification Number verifications.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City of Ukiah.
• Work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Handle stressful and possibly hazardous situations.
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly and continuously.
• Wear a 15-pound utility belt.
• Run, walk, and jump.
• Sit for periods of up to 8-12 hours continuously.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Climb ladders, fences, or a wall, which requires lifting arms above shoulder level and working at heights greater than 10 feet.
• Walk or run over rough, uneven, slippery, or rocky surfaces, and possibly walk or run for extended periods of time.
• Hear alarms, screams, breaking glass, or other suspicious and unusual noises.
• Smell hazardous chemicals and/or unusual odors.
• See clearly in both eyes with full color perception.
• Move heavy objects and lift at least 50 pounds for distances of up to 50feet.
• Work in extreme weather conditions.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Not have been convicted of a felony in the State of California or any other state or federal jurisdiction.
• Have normal hearing with not over 15% loss in either ear from 500 to 2000 cycles.
• Have not less than 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes with full color perception.
• As a condition of employment, any person hired in the Police Unit must be a non-user of tobacco products in any form and shall refrain from smoking tobacco or any other substances.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are highly desirable and will be given preference.

Residency Requirement:

All Community Service Officers shall be expected, within six months of hire, to establish residence allowing response to the station within 45 minutes of notification to report.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications must be filled out completely. Resumes submitted in lieu of completing an application will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee and those applicants who appear to be among the best qualified will be selected for the examination process. This process may include a variety of techniques designed to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. An eligibility list will be established by ranking candidates by their overall score and a selection will be made from the candidates on this list. All employment offers are subject to a City-paid physical examination and a thorough reference and background check.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 463-6244 so your request may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of the test.

The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures.

The City of Ukiah offers a competative benefits package to all full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees may receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, contact us at personnel@cityofukiah.com.