Police Services Officer/Senior Police Services Officer (Ventura Police Department)

City of Ventura•Ventura, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ventura Police Department is seeking a Police Services Officer/Senior Police Services Officer. This non-sworn position is crucial for supporting public safety operations through various technical, administrative, and customer service functions. The role involves assisting with law enforcement support, handling public inquiries, preparing reports, coordinating programs, managing records and evidence, offender registration, parking enforcement, and training coordination. Depending on the assignment, duties may also include supporting crime prevention programs, volunteer coordination, background investigations, traffic operations, court liaison activities, animal control services, and body-worn camera and digital evidence programs. This position is flexibly staffed and can be filled at either the Officer or Senior Officer level, based on qualifications, experience, demonstrated skills, and departmental needs.

Requirements

Police Services Officer: Combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and some experience working with the public.
Senior Police Services Officer: Combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to three years of increasingly responsible experience in a law enforcement support position equivalent to that of a Police Services Officer at the City of Ventura, including at least one year of experience in one of the following areas at the City of Ventura: Traffic, Property Room, Front Desk, Training, Storefronts/Volunteers, Crime Prevention, Court Officer, Offender Registration, Body-Worn Camera, and Digital Evidence.
Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.
Completion of a PD background screening process is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a law enforcement support position is desirable for the Police Services Officer level.
Prior functional and/or lead experience is highly desirable for the Senior Police Services Officer level.
Responds diplomatically and tactfully to people of diverse backgrounds, often in adverse situations.
Skilled at planning, coordinating, and directing special events or activities.
Familiar with crime prevention and volunteer programs.
Excellent computer and report-writing skills.
Experience interpreting complex policies and procedures.
Experience as support for law enforcement.
Works independently, with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

Providing customer service and police-related information to the public, both in person and over the phone.
Preparing reports, maintaining records, and supporting law enforcement operations through administrative and technical assignments.
Coordinating programs and specialized activities related to crime prevention, volunteers, training, traffic, property and evidence, offender registration, or other assigned areas.
Collecting, reviewing, and processing information to support investigations, case management, and departmental operations.
Responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and serving as a liaison between the Police Department, community members, and partner agencies.
Utilizing a variety of software systems to manage records, track information, and support daily operations.
Assisting with special projects and program coordination to support the efficient delivery of police services.