Community Safety Officer

City of Lomita•Lomita, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week. The City anticipates filling both a regularly scheduled part-time position and establishing an eligibility list for on-call, as-needed coverage to support operational needs. Lomita is a small-town community in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, known for our friendly atmosphere and strong commitment to public service. Guided by a citywide mission to foster healthy, safe, and welcoming environments, the City emphasizes professionalism, respect, innovation, and community well-being in all our operations. With a focus on high-quality service and embodying a collaborative, resident-centered approach, Lomita offers our employees the opportunity to contribute directly to a close-knit municipal organization.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school or possess a GED certificate.
At least one year of recent, paid work experience involving substantial public contact.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and Live Scan background check.
Knowledge of general security practices and patrol procedures.
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
Knowledge of basic principles, practices, terminology and techniques of non-sworn law enforcement, including vehicle code violations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public relations and customer service.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, standards and requirements applicable to assigned programs and functions.
Knowledge of methods and limitations of non-sworn law enforcement activities in a field environment.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of researching California codes and City ordinances.
Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of methods of effectively managing time and organizing work.
Ability to perform a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties, including parking enforcement, crowd control, routine patrolling and incident documentation.
Ability to learn, interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, ordinances and regulations, including various criminal codes, vehicle codes and City ordinances.
Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities and timelines.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to maintain required confidentiality of documents and records.
Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.
Ability to operate a two-way radio using appropriate terminology, codes and language.
Ability to gather accurate information through interviews and inquiries.
Ability to safely operate one or more types of vehicles, if required by assignments.
Ability to interact with the public using tact, patience and courtesy.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in criminal justice, paralegal studies, business administration, public administration, or a related field is desired.

Responsibilities

Patrols all areas of the City, including parks, neighborhoods, business district, alleys, and other City facilities looking for parking and code enforcement violations.
Reports hazardous, unsafe or irregular condition within the patrol area.
Responds to citizen complaints regarding illegally parked vehicles.
Performs technical, non-sworn law enforcement and customer service work to help address citizen concerns and provide support for sworn law enforcement staff.
Provides information, direction, and assistance to the public and local merchants.
Writes reports, appears in court as needed.
Issues notices of violation, parking citations, and tags vehicles for towing in accordance with California vehicle codes.
Conduct special patrols as requested by citizens to monitor neighborhood safety.
Enforces park rules, City ordinances, laws, and regulations.
Conducts general crowd control, reviews permits, monitors parks, and other City facilities for irregularities or unauthorized use.
Receives non-emergency complaints and provides information regarding City code requirements and department policies.
Attends neighborhood and community meetings as assigned; provide guidance and information to residents regarding Neighborhood Watch programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.