Sheriff's Community Services Officer II Revised

Sacramento County (CA) • Sacramento, CA

38d

About The Position

Sheriff's Community Services Officer II, under general supervision, performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement, special events or emergency traffic control, general traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County, and creates traffic and crime reports. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are being provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Major streets, highways, districts, and points of interest in Sacramento County
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling
• Knowledge of Customer service techniques for dealing with individuals from diverse backgrounds, often in difficult or confrontational situations
• Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to Observe, assimilate, remember, and record pertinent facts and details
• Ability to Obtain complete information on reported issues and incidents
• Ability to Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations
• Ability to Read and use maps
• Graduation from High school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test
• One year of full-time paid experience explaining rules and laws related to vehicle code and parking enforcement in the public sector OR Two years of full-time paid experience in a position working directly with the public, including interpreting/clarifying rules, regulations, policies, or procedures, and handling complaints on a daily basis.
• A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment.
• Community Services Officer training conducted or recognized by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and a course of one-on-one field instruction with an approved training officer must be successfully completed within one year of appointment to the class.
• Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• Stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time
• Move with sufficient agility in and out of vehicles; and around high traffic work areas
• Visually distinguish colors and picture resolution quality
• Work various locations and shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Wear and maintain a designated Sheriff's Department uniform.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement
• Special events or emergency traffic control
• General traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County
• Creates traffic and crime reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees