Community Services Officer

$55,612 - $67,597 Annually with an excellent benefits package including:

Retirement: CalPERS pension retirement with City contribution. The City does not participate in Social Security, so no 6.2% deduction from your check.
Time Off: Vacation (depending on service years), 13 paid holidays, and 96 hours of sick leave annually.
Health Insurance: Fully paid CalPERS Health Insurance for employee only, small cost of $220 monthly pretax for family. Fully paid dental, vision, and life insurance for 2024 for employee and family. Fully paid Employee Assistance Program.
Deferred Compensation: City contributes up to $1,200 per year on a 2:1 basis.

CITY OF MORRO BAY
Incorporated in 1964, Morro Bay is a full service, general law City located on California's beautiful Central Coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on Scenic Highway 1. With a population of just over 10,000, the City operates under the City Council/Manager form of government. Morro Bay has a temperate year-round climate, which makes it an ideal location for a variety of recreational activities. The atmosphere offers residents the peaceful tranquility of a coastal fishing village within close proximity to metropolitan areas.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department's vision statement is simple: Excellence in Service. The Morro Bay Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of police services in partnership with our community. The management and leadership philosophy is one of collaboration, recognizing that every employee is important to the organization and to encourage our employees to foster and feel part of the organization. The Department encourages employee input on decision making within the organization.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This recruitment is to fill one current vacancy. This is a non-sworn position working within the Operations/Patrol Division under general supervision of an assigned Police Sergeant or the Police Commander. This position will conduct and perform essential non-hazardous police duties.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: City ordinance and State statutes affecting the City's operations; effective investigative and interviewing techniques with an emphasis on conflict resolution and voluntary cooperation; effective public and community relations techniques; computer applications applicable to case management and word processing. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public, representatives of other agencies, and City staff, in person and over the telephone and/or radio system. Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding property and materials including hazardous materials. Procedures and methods for providing services and information to the public including those related to collecting, maintaining, and releasing information, files, and documents.

Ability to: Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; gather and analyze data for the purpose of preparing accurate and concise written case reports; interpret and apply pertinent state and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; maintain professionalism, courtesy, and composure at all times, including stressful situations, and handle disputes and complaints in a calm manner; enforce codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relations with those encountered in the course of work; operate photographic and fingerprinting equipment.

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, incumbents may work outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. Attendance at off-hours meetings may be required. Must be available for regular and emergency standby, weekend assignments, and work emergency overtime as required. The position entails working in semi-hazardous situations and may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence, and the potential risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens in the performance of law enforcement duties. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles under normal non-emergency conditions, operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, often work with constant interruptions, and work flexible hours, including weekends and split shifts. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training, experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of public contact experience; An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in law enforcement is desirable.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's license by time of appointment.
• Completion of an in-house Field Training Program specifically designed for this program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees in this classification are under an Agency Shop agreement that an employee may join with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 620.

SELECTION PROCESS
All applications received will be reviewed for completeness and job-related qualifications. Those candidates possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a skills assessment. The successful candidate must pass the City's background check.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Individuals can apply through the City website at https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

The City of Morro Bay is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.