Public Safety Officer

About the role

This non-sworn, non-peace officer, uniformed position is assigned as a full-time civilian employee in the police department. Public Safety Officers perform a variety of duties which enhance and advance the work, goals, and objectives of the Police Department and the City.

Responsibilities

• Aid members of the public as needed;
• Perform duties associated with any division or unit of the Police Department;
• Enhance safety and security throughout the community, public streets, and alleys;
• Enhance safety and security at City parks, City facilities, and City parking lots;
• Enforce City municipal codes, State law and parking regulations;
• Assist with traffic accidents and traffic control;
• Conduct police investigations and file reports;
• Perform duties associated with patrol, jail, and dispatch;
• Perform duties associated with community events;
• May be assigned bicycle patrol or foot beat duties;
• Perform various clerical and administrative duties;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Police procedures and Police Department organizational structure;
• City of Huntington Park infrastructure and community culture;
• English grammar and general police reports format;
• Office procedures and organizational concepts;
• Excellent customer service practices.

• Represent the City and Police Department in a respectful and professional manner;
• Work in a para-military environment and follow chain-of-command;
• Take initiative to address community problems and work with minimal supervision;
• Learn and develop necessary skills to perform a variety of duties;
• Perform variable field duties, multi-task, and work overtime as required;
• Work in a team environment and develop productive working relationships;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Compose comprehensive reports and properly fill out paperwork;
• Apply policies, procedures, instructions, police nomenclature, State laws, and City codes;
• Work various shifts, weekends, holidays and unplanned emergency situations;
• Act in a decisive manner while applying good judgement, common sense and reason;
• Deal with uncooperative or hostile individuals and de-escalate situations;
• Maintain good physical condition to drive a vehicle, ride a bicycle, or walk a foot beat;
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time;
• Perform various physical or stationary duties, as reasonable and required.

Desirable Skills

• Know how to drive a vehicle and ride a bicycle;
• Be familiar with operation of a police radio and police equipment;
• Ability to speak Spanish – (bilingual pay available for qualified employees);
• Capable of mentoring, teaching, and training others.

Education/Training

• Education and Experience Guidelines– Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Graduation from high school or attainment of General Education Degree (GED) or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate.
• Attainment of an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desirable.
• Experience Two (2) years of experience in any field related to the duties of Public Safety Officer.

License or Certificate

• A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record is required;
• Any certificate related to the duties of Public Safety Officer is desirable.

Special Requirements

• Must successfully pass a Police Department background check;
• Must meet all medical and physical requirements;
• Must wear a uniform, as required.