About the Department

Under general supervision, the Community Services Officer performs a variety of non-sworn duties, including providing information and assistance to the public regarding City regulations and law enforcement-related matters. This position assists in monitoring activities at City facilities and programs, aids in enforcing provisions of the Municipal Code, provides traffic and crowd control at events and incidents, assists law enforcement staff with non-emergency tasks and reports, and performs other related duties as assigned. 

Position Duties

• Supports sworn and City staff both office and field settings by performing technical, non-sworn law enforcement and customer service duties to address citizen concerns.
• Responds to non-emergency calls for service from the Temple Sheriff’s Station and process requests for criminal incident and traffic reports, collects evidence, interview witnesses, and testify in court as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service by interpreting and explaining City ordinances, policies, and procedures to the public.

• Conducts parking enforcement, patrol City streets and enforce laws and regulations applicable to non-moving vehicles including overnight and street sweeping enforcement, assist in identifying and removing abandonedvehicles in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.
• Assists with traffic and crowd control at accidents, street closures, City events, other incidents such as malfunctioning signal lights, and direct traffic as needed.
• Responds to public inquiries, provides information on City programs and services, and directs individuals to appropriate facilities and events.
• Assists at community events and delivers presentations when required.
• Follows all City and departmental policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: 

• Principles of community-oriented policing, and vehicle and parking codes and practices.
• Public relations and customer service practices and complaint resolution techniques.
• General law enforcement functions, methods and procedures; report writing techniques; safe driving practices; office and field protocols; and proper use and care of phones, computers, and specialized equipment.
• Use of office equipment, computers and law enforcement relevant software applications.

Ability to: 

• Interpret and explain policies and proceduresappropriately toenforcelaws and municipal codes.
• Perform a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties, including parking enforcement, crowd control, routine patrolling and incident documentation.
• Comprehendand effectivelyexecuteverbaland writtendirectives.
• Prepareconciseandaccuratewrittenandoralreports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the courseofwork.
• Maintain situational awareness of safe practices.
• Maintain required confidentiality of documents and records.
• Safelyoperateamotorvehicle.

Other Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year of work experience involving frequent public interaction. 
• College coursework and/or applicable training in criminal justice, paralegal studies, business administration, public administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Possession of an 832 P.C. Certificate (Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure Training) is desirable.
• Possession of any other P.O.S.T. Certifications or related training courses is desirable. 
• Possession of a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate is desirable.

• Possession of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of California.
• Candidates will be expected to be trained within the first twelve months or as training is available.
  • Mobile Digital Computer (MDC) training
  • P.O.S.T. Basic Collision Investigation training
  • Latent Fingerprint Certification training
  • LASD PRELIMS Evidence Process training

Physical Demands:

• Position requires driving, sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, and turning while entering and exiting amotorvehiclefrequently.  
• Incumbents work in all weather conditions, during the early morning or late at night hours, around moving traffic, and may also be subjected to stressful situations.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.