PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Job Description:

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Description

This position provides full range of non-sworn administrative support, traffic control, parking enforcement, community-oriented policing, and investigative tasks within the City. Incumbents receive written and verbal instructions from law enforcement personnel. The position is supervised by the Director of Municipal Services or assigned supervisory or management personnel. Positions at this level work independently and exercise judgment and initiative, adhering to established policies and procedures and ensures compliance with ordinances and codes. The Public Safety Officer position may provide lead or technical direction and training and so must be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the assigned work area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs non-hazardous investigations including searching for, identifying, collecting, preserving, and booking evidence and information from the public regarding criminal activity, such as thefts, accidents, lost and found property, and other incidents that do not require the presence of a sworn law enforcement officer at the scene.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and references to obtain details, admission, and leads; completes standard police reports for review by sworn supervisory personnel; prepares written reports for incidents and documents activities and enforcement work, following established formats.
• Establishes and maintains accurate department and law enforcement records, case files, and automated or manual logs of departmental actions; research and compiles information; files and distributes reports to the proper individual or agency.
• Provides traffic control; identifies and removes or facilitates the removal of hazardous traffic debris at accident scenes; assists disabled motorists; provides for the towing and storage of vehicles, as necessary.
• Provides customer service, in person and by telephone, by responding to public inquiries, complaints, questions, requests for service, and providing general information regarding City and department policies, procedures, codes, ordinances and regulations; answers challenging questions and resolves issues.
• Provides comprehensive non-sworn administrative staff support to the Sheriff’s Department on a wide variety of programs, projects, and services.
• Acts as a liaison for the City by attending a variety of interdisciplinary meetings to promote a positive public relation; assists in developing and maintaining partnerships with community groups, other governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, city contractors, vendors, committees, commissioners, and other civic organizations.
• Identifies, determines, and enforces vehicle codes, parking regulations, and abatement regulations related to abandoned, wrecked or nuisance vehicles; issues notices and initiates abatement measures to include towing, and impounding vehicles; processes necessary forms and related documents as required.
• Testifies in court as necessary.
• May assist with animal control activities.
• Performs all other duties as needed or assigned.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications are being accepted immediately and subject to close at any time. Please apply immediately by submitting an official City Employment Application and resume. All application materials, to include employment application and resume will be screened and only the most qualified applicants, will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include, but not limited to application review and evaluation, interview, written and/or performance test. A passing score of at least 70% is required on each phase of the selection process to be placed on the eligibility list, which will remain active for a period of up to one year.

Candidates chosen to fill vacancies will be required to pass a physical examination (which includes a drug/alcohol test) and a background investigation (which includes fingerprinting). Candidates must be able to provide documentation which authorizes their legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 upon hire. Employees chosen to fill a vacancy must serve a 12-month probationary period and can be released from service with or without cause during the probationary period.

The City of Lawndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate against applicants based on their race, skin color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing/closing date should you require an accommodation due to a disability in the testing process. All City of Lawndale employees are designated disaster service workers in the event of an emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public.

Salary:

$5,402.00