Community Services Officer
About The Position
The Community Service Officer is a civilian employee who supports police administration and field operations by performing a variety of assigned tasks. The Community Service Officer is an unarmed, public servant who assists by patrolling campus on foot, bike or vehicle, performs security assignments, administrative tasks, and related campus community service functions. The tasks include assisting in the physical logistics of campus special events and emergencies; manning static post in areas such as student housing, the library and special events; patrolling and protecting the campus community from hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism, trespassing and traffic control, reporting hazardous/dangerous conditions. Opening and securing campus facilities; coordinating and testing campus alarm systems; providing general information and service to the public and responding when appropriate to assist students. The nature of the duties may also require successful completion of a background check, physical and psychological exam and/or the ability to attend Police Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) programs related to public safety support and dispatch activities. Knowledge of and the ability to learn how to use the applicable public safety related equipment and systems are essential. The Community Service Officer work under the general supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant and/or a designated Police Sergeant.
Requirements
- Six months related experience with good writing abilities
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn how to use applicable public safety equipment and systems (e.g., Deactivation/Activation of security/alarm systems)
- Possess excellent personal communication and customer service skills
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with campus community
- Ability to use computer-based system programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment
- Successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check)
- Reside in the State of California
Nice To Haves
- Ability to attend Police Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) programs related to public safety support and dispatch activities
Responsibilities
- Patrolling campus on foot, bike or vehicle
- Performing security assignments
- Performing administrative tasks
- Assisting in the physical logistics of campus special events and emergencies
- Manning static posts in areas such as student housing, the library, and special events
- Patrolling and protecting the campus community from hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism, trespassing, and traffic control
- Reporting hazardous/dangerous conditions
- Opening and securing campus facilities
- Coordinating and testing campus alarm systems
- Providing general information and service to the public
- Responding when appropriate to assist students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
