Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+employees with an over all operating budget of over 368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including its own Fire, Police, Community Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Community Services, and Transportation system.
- Applications will be accepted until Monday, July 13 , 2026
- Only the first 100 applications submitted will be considered. Please note that the job posting may close without prior notice.
- The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
- Patrols City parks, open spaces, recreational facilities, and surrounding areas by foot and vehicle.
- Monitors activities within parks and observes, documents, and reports suspicious, anti-social, unlawful, or unsafe behavior.
- Responds to public inquiries and provides information and assistance to park visitors.
- Protects municipal property and facilities from damage, vandalism, theft, and misuse.
- Reports incidents requiring law enforcement intervention and coordinates with the Police Department when necessary.
- Receives and transmits information using two-way radio communication equipment.
- Handles confrontational situations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures while maintaining public safety.
- Issues parking citations and municipal code violation notices.
- May make private person's arrests when authorized and may be required to testify in court regarding incidents and enforcement actions.
- Maintains detailed logs, incident reports, and other records that are accurate, complete, and timely.
- Carries and properly utilizes authorized defensive equipment, including a police baton and pepper spray, in accordance with established policies.
- Assists police personnel and other City departments when requested.
- Ensures compliance with City ordinances, regulations, and park rules.
- Performs a variety of public service and community relations activities.
- Assists with special events, public outreach programs, and other assignments as directed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical qualifying background includes:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED equivalent. College coursework in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field is desirable. Experience involving public contact, customer service, security, patrol, code enforcement, or related work is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. The most qualified candidates will be invited to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process, which consists of written examination and oral appraisal interview. Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components for placement on the eligible list. Written Examination (weighted at 50%): Written Exercise to measure job knowledge, decision making skills, verbal and written communication skills. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD). Oral Appraisal Interview (weighted at 50%): Evaluates training, experience and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD).
Selection Process:
The selection process will include the following to determine suitability for the position: Selection Interview with the Housing Department, Background and Reference check, including Live Scan fingerprinting, Medical Examination; candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination, which will include a drug screen. A positive pre-placement drug test, refusal or failure to test may result in rejection of the candidate. The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent determination of eligibility of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
Conditions of Employment:
Background/ Reference Check:
Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
E-Verify:
Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment. The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.
