smgov.net Community Services Officer City of Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CA Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department, in-person or on-line on Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Only the first 300 qualified applications received will be accepted for further consideration . Relieves and assists sworn personnel by performing a variety of preliminary investigations of traffic accidents, crimes, and other incidents. Prepares reports and performs support duties in other areas of the police department. Job Specification Pending Personnel Board Approval. Major Duties: Relieves and assists sworn personnel by conducting preliminary investigations of traffic collisions and felony and misdemeanor crimes, and other incidents. Prepares police reports and completes forms on a variety of incidents and crimes, including statements from witnesses, victims and citizens. Takes incident reports of injury/fatal airplane and light rail collisions. Driving a marked vehicle, patrols the City to observe and report activities relevant to law enforcement matters and to provide other services to the public. Performs traffic control duties, sets up safety barricades, and ensures safe traffic patterns. Reports hazardous traffic conditions, when necessary. Gathers, processes, and preserves property and evidence. Takes photographs in the field, as needed. May provide photographic support to the Forensic Section. Enforces parking regulations, performs vehicle checks, and has cars towed and impounded, when needed. Recovers stolen or lost vehicles and performs required follow up activities. Performs relief and support duties at the police departments front desk, and Santa Monica Pier. Provides information and assists the public with a variety of requests and inquiries. Assists lost individuals and disabled motorists. Assists with crowd control activities at large events and emergencies. Appears and testifies in court and at depositions, as required. Follows applicable safety rules and regulations. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Knowledge of : English grammar and composition. Safe work practices. Basic measurements and mathematics. Effective customer service techniques. Ability to : Learn and apply effective investigation techniques. Learn proper patrol procedures. Learn City street layout. Learn municipal, vehicle, and penal codes and police policies and procedures. Learn and use law enforcement telecommunication databases and other applications in an appropriate manner. Learn safe work procedures in traffic and in emergency situations. Learn to identify suspicious activities and unsafe conditions. Work independently. Write clear, concise, and accurate reports in a timely manner. Deal effectively with a variety of individuals in stressful situations. Use good judgment in a variety of situations. Make sound decisions and use independent judgment. Grasp information quickly and take appropriate action. Learn and use police radio, cameras, safety equipment (flares, barricades), measuring devices, and CPR mask. Apply learned first aid procedures in emergency situations. Provide effective customer service. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public. Skill in : Using a personal computer and applicable software applications. Reading, writing and communicating at an appropriate level. Typing at a corrected speed of 25 words per minute. Education, Training and Experience : Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Two years of recent, paid work experience involving heavy public contact. Public contact experience should include assisting and providing information to a variety of individuals. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Must have the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certificates within 12 months form date of hire. Will be expected to complete a Basic Traffic Collision Investigation course, Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation course and Transit Rail Incident Investigation course within a timeframe set by the Police Department. Selection Process: HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must file a clear, concise and complete City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. Postmarks will not be accepted. SELECTION PROCESS : All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing will consist of the following: Written Examination: 40% Typing @ 25 wpm (Qualifying) Oral Interview: 60% BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. NOTE : If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the Citys civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. City of Santa Monica - 6 hours ago City of Santa Monica
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:32:01 +0000
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