Police Service Officer

City of Alhambra•Alhambra, CA

1d•$64,946 - $71,603•Hybrid

About The Position

Under administrative direction, perform a wide variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of sworn personnel, including taking police reports and conducting traffic investigations within defined parameters. The top salary range for this position currently reaches $64,946.40, PLUS, an excellent benefits package! The position will receive a 5.0% salary increase in July 2026 and July 2027; bringing the top step salary to $71,603.40. THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
One year of work experience requiring frequent public contact, including some prior work experience in a municipal police department.
Knowledge of basic organization and functions of a municipal law enforcement agency.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner.
Ability to learn, interpret and apply Federal State, City and departmental laws, policies and procedures.
Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to maintain and service a City vehicle, including to maintain fluid and air pressure levels.
Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment.
Ability to deal with the public firmly, courteously and tactfully.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Serve as a field or desk officer; take phone or in-person reports of criminal incidents; process requests for police reports and public information; track and serve subpoenas; collect and log found property, strip and pat search prisoners; observe and handle specimen eliminations; fingerprint arrestees, applicants for various licenses, and vehicle registration, and warrants on wanted persons; operate teletype machine to enter, modify and retrieve data regarding stolen and recovered property, driver's licenses and vehicle registration, and warrants on wanted persons; receive and process abandoned vehicle notices, maintaining control of status of reported vehicles; coordinate the removal of vehicles and notification to registered owners; monitor and enforce City ordinances of a non-criminal nature; investigate auto accidents of a non-criminal nature; document the accident scene; take statements from those involved and maintain appropriate paper work; serve criminal subpoenas; log information into a book, stamp with date and time; return proof of service; respond to complaints from the public; investigate potential violations and alleged nuisances; issue citations to persons refusing to comply with various ordinances; serve as parking enforcement officer; patrol City streets and enforce laws and regulations applicable to non-moving vehicles; write citations for overtime parking and illegal parking; assist in identifying and removing abandoned vehicles; assist in directing traffic; perform a variety of routine follow-up investigative work not requiring sworn personnel; investigate missing person reports; conduct interviews; take statements and gather evidence; make court appearances as required related to assigned activities; conduct routine statistical analyses related to criminal activities; monitor and transfer police vehicles to the garage for service and maintenance; maintain assigned vehicle; maintain appropriate fluid levels including fuel, water and oil; perform a variety of general clerical and secretarial duties as required including data entry of investigative reports and perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Maintain regular attendance.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirement as a condition of employment.