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Detention Services Officer

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Concord, CA (In Person)

$82,659 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/15/2026

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Job Description

Detention Services Officer Job Type:
Full Time Concord, CA Concord Police Department Salary:
$65,728.00 - $83,886.40
Annually Position Summary:
Community Service Officers are an integral part of the Police Department, performing various routine law enforcement-related tasks that do not require the authority of a sworn police officer, thus ensuring the availability of sworn police officers to conduct more critical patrol activities. It is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking variety and challenge in an area of law enforcement which does not involve criminal enforcement activity such as making arrests or serving warrants.
Essential Functions:
Operates computer keyboard to make entries, update, correct or access information on file; keeps a variety of detailed logs, files and reports specific to assigned areas. Utilizes police department data systems including the EZ-Writer, C.M.S. and e-mail. Compiles data from information on file. Monitors office supplies and maintains designated levels. May train and orient new employees or interns/cadets in the work unit; may schedule and oversee activities of assigned interns. May be rotated or assigned activities of other Community Service Officers and may be assigned activities of other personnel for relief purposes. May provide liaison between the department and local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies. Keeps current on law/regulations relating to assigned area. May respond to questions and concerns about assigned areas from the public and other departments or agencies. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, City employees and the public using principals of good customer service. Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City Searches prisoners; takes fingerprints, photographs, collects evidence, and completes booking histories. Lists personal property; ensures the security of personal property of those in custody. Houses, feeds, and cares for prisoners in custody. Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as necessary. Transports prisoners to County jail facilities; escorts prisoners to court. Conducts and monitors breath tests for blood alcohol content. Maintains inventory of and issues Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) devices. Completes and documents court ordered bookings. Completes the processing of all statutorily and court mandated registrants. May testify in court. For relief purposes, may be assigned activities of other personnel. Performs other work as assigned.
Requirements:
Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent. Two years of related work experience, including public contact and preferably including experience in a law enforcement or related agency. Assignments involving the operation of vehicles require a California Driver License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. For certain assignments, a related POST approved course is desirable. When assigned Detention duties, the course is associated with Penal Code Section 832.
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