What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER position at City of Cathedral City?
Description
Human Resources reserves the right to modify the recruitment timeline, including extending the application period, accelerating the selection process, or adjusting any deadlines. This recruitment may close without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Apply immediately!
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, relieves sworn police officers of non-hazardous police related duties in the field and office; related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:
THE BENEFITS - WHAT WE OFFER
SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity, candidate must submit an online application along with all required certifications listed in the Training and experience section. Based upon the information presented on the applications, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Tentative Dates
Written Exam: Week of May 13
The written exam will be held in person at the City of Cathedral City - City Hall. Candidates passing the written examination will be invited to participate in an oral interview. The written exam is pass/fail.
Panel Interview - Week of May 20
The panel interview will be held online via Zoom. Candidates who are selected for the panel interview will be notified via email. Candidates who are successful in the panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months from the date of establishment..
Chief Interview - Week of May 27
A selected number of candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to the Chief's interview. All remaining candidates will remain on the eligibility list for possible future consideration.
WHAT'S NEXT? APPLY TODAY AND SHARE WITH ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED!
All notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process. Notifications will be sent to the email address listed on your on-line application.
Click to review the AFSCME MOU.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Do you have a valid California Class C driver license?
Are you willing and able to work rotating shifts to include evening, weekends and holidays?
How many years of experience do you possess that includes substantial public contact and general office clerical work. Note: Experience must be listed on your application.
This position involves taking crime reports and maintaining records of work performed. Describe your experience writing formal reports or official records. Please include agency and dates where the experience was obtained.
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Community Service Officers are expected to interpret and explain ordinances, rules, and regulations to the public. Describe your experience with communicating a policy, rule, or procedure in writing to someone who was unfamiliar with it. Please include agency and dates where the experience was obtained.
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This role involves responding to citizen letters and inquiries directed to the Police Department. Describe your experience with responding to formal complaints or inquires in writing. Please include the agency and dates where the experience was obtained.
Human Resources reserves the right to modify the recruitment timeline, including extending the application period, accelerating the selection process, or adjusting any deadlines. This recruitment may close without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Apply immediately!
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, relieves sworn police officers of non-hazardous police related duties in the field and office; related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:
- Equivalent to graduation from high-school and;
- Two years of experience which has included both substantial public contact and general office clerical work.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- Must be willing to work rotating evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Must pass a detailed background investigation.
THE BENEFITS - WHAT WE OFFER
SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity, candidate must submit an online application along with all required certifications listed in the Training and experience section. Based upon the information presented on the applications, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Tentative Dates
Written Exam: Week of May 13
The written exam will be held in person at the City of Cathedral City - City Hall. Candidates passing the written examination will be invited to participate in an oral interview. The written exam is pass/fail.
Panel Interview - Week of May 20
The panel interview will be held online via Zoom. Candidates who are selected for the panel interview will be notified via email. Candidates who are successful in the panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months from the date of establishment..
Chief Interview - Week of May 27
A selected number of candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to the Chief's interview. All remaining candidates will remain on the eligibility list for possible future consideration.
WHAT'S NEXT? APPLY TODAY AND SHARE WITH ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED!
All notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process. Notifications will be sent to the email address listed on your on-line application.
Click to review the AFSCME MOU.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- YES
- NO
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid California Class C driver license?
- Yes
- No
Are you willing and able to work rotating shifts to include evening, weekends and holidays?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you possess that includes substantial public contact and general office clerical work. Note: Experience must be listed on your application.
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to two years
- Two years or more
This position involves taking crime reports and maintaining records of work performed. Describe your experience writing formal reports or official records. Please include agency and dates where the experience was obtained.
07
Community Service Officers are expected to interpret and explain ordinances, rules, and regulations to the public. Describe your experience with communicating a policy, rule, or procedure in writing to someone who was unfamiliar with it. Please include agency and dates where the experience was obtained.
08
This role involves responding to citizen letters and inquiries directed to the Police Department. Describe your experience with responding to formal complaints or inquires in writing. Please include the agency and dates where the experience was obtained.
- Required Question