JOB
This recruitment is open until the needs of the department are met and may close without prior notice. Approx. 20 to 28 hours per weekPosition is Hourly/Part-Time/At-WillUnder general supervision, the Public Safety Officer I provides information and assistance to the public regarding City regulations and various law enforcement matters. The Public Safety Officer I assists in monitoring activities at City facilities and programs, aids in enforcing various provisions of the Municipal Code, performs fieldwork, and coordinates activities with public safety personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(These examples do not include all duties, which may be assigned; any one position may not include all the duties listed.)Utilizes excellent customer service skills, provides information on and interprets City ordinances, policies, and procedures to the public.Observes and reports Municipal Code violations and hazardous conditions.Performs administrative support functions.Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures, and performs other related duties as assigned.Community Facility EnforcementProvides a safe environment and interacts with youth at local park sites. While at park sites, provides mentoring and serves as a role model for children.Responds to public inquiries and requests for service.Answers questions regarding programs and services and directs persons to facilities and events.May assist in preparing gang and drug prevention curriculum and program materials for students in local schools.Assists the Safety Education Officer with safety education presentations to student and community groups.Monitors City facilities during public and private events and enforces rules and regulations.Station Counter SupportProvides general customer service at the front desk of the La Mirada Community Sheriff's station.Answers telephone calls for service, inputs and routes calls or messages for deputy and field unit requests.Manages counter traffic and takes routine Sheriff Department reports.Conducts Live Scan fingerprints, completes citation corrections, and issues garage sale permits.Field Support Takes routine Sheriff's Department reports.Conducts parking enforcement.Conducts street sweeper enforcement.Assists the public and employees in routine and emergency situations.May conduct latent fingerprint investigations at property crime scenes.Deploys and retrieves radar trailer.Provides traffic assistance for Sheriff Deputies during traffic collisions and/or other traffic related incidents.The incumbent in this position will be a non-sworn employee of the City of La Mirada and will not be a sworn officer with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the selection process including a qualifying written examination and oral interview(s). Applicants must pass a written examination to be considered further in the process. Job offers are made at Step 1 of the salary table. Applicants may be considered at a higher hourly rate depending on the work experience and/or education.A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office. Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process. The provisions of any job flyer or job application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.