Community Service Officer - Part - Time

The Colton Police Department is currently hiring part-time Community Service Officers.

There are no benefits associated with part-time positions.

This recruitment is continuous.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply early, as the recruitment can close at any time.

Under general supervision, is assigned to perform non-sworn, non-emergency, uniformed, law enforcement and crime prevention duties; parking enforcement, to take and prepare a variety of reports; may assist with traffic control; and perform other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Community Service Officer is a non-sworn position class responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention duties.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Interview citizens and prepare reports on accidents, offenses and incidents.
• Assist in controlling traffic at emergency and accident scenes.
• Assist crime prevention in the presentation of community and civic programs and projects.
• May respond to radio dispatchers and assist sworn officers with investigations.
• May respond to citizen calls for service.
• Assist and provide information to motorists and the general public.
• Impound property.
• Enforces parking regulations, and impounds vehicles.
• Coordinate and schedule service or repairs with City’s building maintenance personnel or other vendors when needed.
• Operate a computer terminal, printer, and enter, modify, and retrieve a wide variety of police records and reports.
• Compile, tabulate and verify statistical data and reports.
• May assist or perform animal control duties.
• Report hazards.
• May perform Police Dispatch duties as assigned.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• Perform non-emergency law enforcement duties as assigned.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Fleet Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Inspect police vehicles for proper operation and safety.
• Schedule routine maintenance and repair with the City’s Auto Shop.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments such as changing flat tires, light bulbs, emergency equipment, or police radio equipment.
• Obtain estimates and arrange for the service and repair by designated outside agencies or vendors for automotive repairs or installation of equipment.
• Transport vehicles for maintenance, repair and wash.
• Maintain and monitor vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Jump start vehicles with weak or dead batteries
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Supplemental college course work in sociology, psychology, English, report writing, public relations, or related course work.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in clerical and/or public contact experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a PC832 within one year from date of appointment.
• At least 18 years of age upon appointment.

Recruitment and Selection Process