Community Services Officer II (Jail Unit)

City of Redondo Beach • CA 90277, CA

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About The Position

Join the Redondo Beach Police Department as a Community Services Officer II assigned to our Jail Unit. Under the direction of the Police Chief and supervisors, Community Services Officer IIs perform varied complex non-sworn law enforcement support work in the Police Department including services in the Jail, Property and Evidence, Community Policing and other work units. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Jail. For more information, please visit the Jail Unit page on the City's website. The position is accountable to perform as a team member to assist with operational and support duties and services.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum age of 18 years at time of appointment
• Valid Class 'C' or Class '3' California Driver License
• Successful completion of the State of California Detention Officer training program
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, rules, regulations, terminology and practices
• Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive police background investigation process
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays and/or overtime
• Ability to learn radio codes and procedures
• Ability to perform basic computer keyboarding functions
• Ability to maintain control and supervision of inmates
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations

Nice To Haves

• Additional college credits
• Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors and command staff; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgment
• Support the City's mission, goals, policies and objectives; deliver outstanding internal and external customer service; solve problems and communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees
• Support the City's corporate values of: Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal responsibility
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Performing other related duties as required
• Receiving, processing, searching, photographing, fingerprinting, transporting and releasing inmates
• Collecting DNA
• Assigning charges for crimes and warrants, collecting bail money and processing bonds, writing citations and ensuring the safety and well-being of inmates
• Preparing criminal cases for filing
• Serving subpoenas to witnesses, appearing and testifying in court

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees