Senior Police Community Services Officer

Job Description:

Senior Police Community Services Officer

Description

Definition

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department as a Senior Police Community Services Officer!

The Newport Beach Police Department is seeking a Senior Police Community Service Officer. Currently, there is one full-time vacancy assigned to the Records division. This position's responsibilities include the following:

• Establish and maintain records
• Provide training and instruction of newly hired or assigned personnel
• Participate in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of assigned civilian section
• Evaluate and work with employees to correct deficiencies
• Provide information and assistance to other Police Sections, other City departments and outside agencies
• Implement policies and procedures
• Responsibility for responding to subpoenas, public records requests, and court ordered sealings
• Regularly and predictably attend work; and
• Perform related duties as assigned

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Tuesday, June 2, 2026 or at 150 applications . The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete.
• Interview: Qualified candidates will be invited to an in-person interview tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, Ju ne 30, 2026 . Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
  

Schedule:

• This position works three 12-hour shifts.

Career Path:

• The career path for this position is: Police Civilian Supervisor (Records).

Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8-10% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of full time experience as a Community Services Officer.

Education: High school graduate, or G.E.D. equivalency; college course work with an emphasis on management is highly desirable.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please note: Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. Record must be free from conviction of any felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well with others. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary:

$5,942.56 - $8,361.77 Monthly