Public Safety Officer I

City of La Mirada•La Mirada, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer I provides information and assistance to the public regarding City regulations and various law enforcement matters. The Public Safety Officer I assists in monitoring activities at City facilities and programs, aids in enforcing various provisions of the Municipal Code, performs fieldwork, and coordinates activities with public safety personnel. This is a non-sworn employee position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States.
Must pass a written examination, background investigation including background questionnaire, DMV check, and fingerprinting for the disclosure of any criminal record.
Must be able to pass a physical examination including a drug-screen test.
Must be available to work at least 20 hours per week.
Knowledge of community oriented policing services, public relations and customer service practices, complaint resolution techniques, general law enforcement functions, methods and procedures, positive discipline techniques for youth, safe driving practices, report writing skills, and office methods and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to comprehend and carry out public safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public, and work within a team-based system.
Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with the public and staff.
Ability to exercise initiative and make sound decisions in accordance with established regulations.
Ability to work independently, without immediate supervision.
Ability to present a clean, neat appearance appropriate to successful public contact.
Ability to utilize quality customer service skills and techniques.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Training as an Explorer or work experience in any of the following areas is required: law enforcement related position, military, working with youth, or a position with public contact.
Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License without suspensions prior to and throughout employment is required.
Possession of a valid CPR, AED and First Aid certificate is required within one month of employment.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in Criminal Justice or any P.O.S.T.-certified basic law enforcement training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses excellent customer service skills, provides information on and interprets City ordinances, policies, and procedures to the public.
Observes and reports Municipal Code violations and hazardous conditions.
Performs administrative support functions.
Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures and performs related work duties as assigned.
Provides a visible public safety presence at City parks and facilities to promote a safe environment.
Answers questions regarding programs and services and directs persons to facilities and events.
Identifies, documents, and reports safety concerns, violations, or hazardous conditions.
Monitors City facilities during public and private events and enforces rules and regulations.
Provides general customer service at the front desk of the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station.
Answers telephone calls for service, inputs and routes calls or messages for deputy and field unit requests.
Manages counter traffic and takes routine Sheriff's Department reports.
Conducts Live Scan fingerprints, completes citation corrections, and issues garage sale permits.
Takes routine Sheriff's Department reports.
Conducts parking enforcement.
Conducts street sweeper enforcement.
Assists the public and employees in routine and emergency situations.
May conduct latent fingerprint investigations at property crime scenes.
Monitors and maintains radar speed feedback signs.
Provides traffic assistance for Sheriff Deputies during traffic collisions and/or other traffic related incidents.