Public Safety Officer (Part-Time)

City of West Covina • West Covina, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Manager or his/her designee, patrols the City for violations of the Municipal Code; interprets and explains laws and regulations to the general public to gain conformation; issues notices and orders of compliance; recommends legal prosecution of persons who fail to respond; files complaints with the District Attorney; appears in court for the City and does related work. This is a part-time position not to exceed 1,456 hours in any given fiscal year.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and City Municipal Code and ordinances.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Codes.
• Knowledge of Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of safe driving.
• Ability to enforce provisions of the City Municipal Code, and related local zoning, health, and safety regulations, and ordinances with efficiency and impartiality.
• Ability to learn geography of the city, including the location and layout of the street system.
• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner.
• Ability to identify code sections which pertain to potential violations.
• Ability to operate computer hardware and use code enforcement database and word processing applications software.
• Ability to operate a mobile radio and cellular telephone.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Six (6) months of responsible experience in a public enforcement capacity.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
• Possession of a PC 832 certificate is required within six (6) months of appointment to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Formal code enforcement training is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, planning or a related field or possession of the Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) designation from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Senior Community Enhancement officer in enforcement of City zoning ordinances and City business license requirements.
• Canvasses for violations, investigates violations and complaints, and, when necessary, initiates legal action to gain compliance.
• Works closely with all City departments in enforcement matters as well as county and state offices.
• Acts as a representative of the City in court, and as the liaison between the City and the City Prosecutor.
• Serves in a community relations capacity by providing members of the public with information regarding municipal code requirements and servicing complaints as they arise.
• Accurately maintains all records necessary to carry on the functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• The City will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED