CSO - Crime Prevention, Community Engagement, Crossing Guard Program

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is responsible for performing a variety of non-sworn law enforcement related duties. Community Service Officers will develop a strong community engagement strategy that fosters relationships and collaborations among residents, businesses, places of worship, non-profit organizations, and community partners. Additional areas of focus may include: Crime Prevention, Parking Enforcement, Property & Evidence, and Managing Crossing Guard Program.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Los Altos Police Department is a progressive organization consisting of 32 sworn officers and 15 non-sworn personnel dedicated to providing a high level of service to the community. The department is committed to the concept of community-oriented policing and continually strives for excellence, taking pride in themselves, the community they serve and their dedication to making a positive contribution to the field of law enforcement.

ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. Applications will be reviewed after the posting closes. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to job-specific questions.

Only those candidates who's backgrounds best match the positions will be forwarded to be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phase of the process will consist of one or more interviews. Applicants deemed most competitive after application screening and oral interview will be required to pass Police Background Investigation and Medical Evaluation.

Examples of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Works to develop a robust community engagement strategy that cultivates relationships and collaborations among residents, businesses, places of worship, non-profit organizations and community partners.Monitors and responds to resident/community members’ inquiries.Prepares and gives presentations to community groups on a frequent basis.Inventories Crime Prevention resources and purchases/orders supplies.Posts on social media to engage with the community.Researches and posts content for the department’s website as it relate to Crime Prevention and Community Engagement topics.Coordinates Home Security Inspections.Manages the operational side of the Crossing Guard Program.Assists with Run-Hide-Fight presentations.Assists in the preparation of special events (i.e., Art and Wine Festival, annual Festival of Lights Ceremony, etc).Transports evidence to the Crime Lab as needed.Directs traffic at large public events and congested situations.Provides traffic control at fire scenes, crime scenes, signal outages and as assigned.Collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes which includes the processing and lifting of latent fingerprints and taking photographs at designated crime scenes.Enforces laws and ordinances as required by the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program.Issues citations for parking and zoning violations.May assist investigators with criminal investigation analysis.Other duties as assigned. Please review the full description for the Community Service Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EXPERIENCE:

• No prior experience is necessary. Experience which provides knowledge of law enforcement terminology and police officer procedures is desirable.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Closing Date/Time: 3/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• City of Los Altos

• 650-947-2759

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