PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I (FULL-TIME)

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I

(FULL-TIME) Santa Fe Springs, CA Job Details Full-time $5,091.91 - $6,643.78 a month 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Record keeping Phone communication Shift management Investigation evidence collection Patrolling Power tools Investigative reports Proper evidence handling Training Hand tools Employee evaluation Entry level Full Job Description JOB The City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking a highly-motivated individual for the position of Public Safety Officer I in the Department of Police & Community Services.

PLEASE NOTE

Applicants are highly encouraged to apply promptly as the recruitment may close at any time.

Employment Type:

Full-time position represented by the City of Santa Fe Springs City Employees Association.

Work Schedule:

Public Safety Officer I is assigned a 4/10 work schedule between the hours 6:00am - 4pm or 1:00pm -11:00pm. Incumbent may be required to work pre-scheduled evening meetings or weekend events.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer; responds to calls throughout the City; interviews victims and witnesses and prepares accurate crime reports. Collects and secures evidence; performs traffic accident investigations. Provides support to police officers and fire suppression personnel. Performs traffic control during emergency situations. Assists the public with various issues, including criminal, civil, city business, and other related questions. Monitors and patrols City facilities, grounds and parks to enforce safety and security; secures and locks City facilities; enforces and monitors local, state, and vehicle code violations; issues parking citations; resolves criminal complaints and requests from city staff, residents and businesses, and performs related duties as required. In the absence of a Lead PSO or PSO II, the PSO I may serve as a shift lead and assist with training, evaluating and coordinating the work activities of subordinate personnel; performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from the Lead Public Safety Officer and Public Safety Officer

II. SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES A.

Held in

Common:

Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials. Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.

Works cooperatively with other City employees.

Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.

Essential Job Specific Duties:

Monitors and patrols City facilities, grounds, and parks to enforce safety and security.

Responds to calls throughout the City.

Provides support to police officers and fire suppression personnel. In the absence of a Lead PSO or PSO II, the PSO I may serve as a shift lead and assist with training, evaluating and coordinating the work activities of subordinate personnel.

Participates in a variety of community, Department and City meetings.

B.

Other Job Specific Duties:

Assists the public with various issues, including criminal, civil, city business, and other related questions. Participate in required staff meetings and in-service training.

Assists with Department Programs and City events and activities.

Follows upon all projects assigned by the Public Safety Officer Supervisor, Public Safety Manager, Assistant Director and/or the Director of Police Services.

Provides support for all Department Divisions.

Monitors and maintains a variety of logs and records; prepares reports.

Performs Public Safety Officer related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION NEPOTISM POLICY

Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed primarily in the field.

Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Utilizes hand and power tools.

Occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, and odors.

Occasional contact with dissatisfied or distressed individuals.

Adapt to flexible work schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Stand, sit, walk, kneel, crouch, and bend.

Push, pull, and reach over head and above shoulders.

Hear and speak both in person and on the telephone.

Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.

Lift and move up to 50 pounds.

METHOD OF SELECTION

Selection is based upon an application review and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon passing a background investigation, polygraph examination, criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen.

ACCOMMODATION

If you require special testing and/or interview accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date.