HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 4, 1986 (84)COM JNITY SMVICE
OFFICER JOB
SPDCIFICATIONS
APPROVED
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CITY COUNCIL MEE'MW
JUNE 4, 1986
Council approved Job Specifications for Co mtunity Service
Officer.
C UNCIL COMMUNICATIC AA
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL DATE
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE May 15, 1986
SUBJECT:
Community Service Officer Job Specification
Request approval of Job Spec If1..cat ion for Community Service Officer.
This is needed in order to advertise for the position.
Floyd A. Williams
Chief of Police
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JOB SPECIFICATION
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
Definition
Under supervision, carries out assignments that assist Sworn Police
Officers in investigations, crime prevention activities, community
relations and other related work as required.
Supervision Received and Exercised
General supervision is provided by the Police Captain assigned to the
Patrol Division. Technical and/or functional supervision is provided by
the on -duty Watch Co .onander.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Receives training in the application of regulations, investigation
techniques, interviewing, report writing, oral presentations and
other related activities. Gathers information and completes report
of thefts, minor noise complaints, malicious mischief, abandoned
vehicles, lost and found property, and other non -hazardous
situations requiring the attention of the Police Department. May be
called upon to assist in traffic and crowd control, to take
counter/phone reports, or to present Crime Prevention programs to
community groups. May be called upon to answer questions from the
public regarding law enforcement issues and make referrals as
appropriate.
Qualifications
Knowledge.of:
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation in simple records
and 'reports; basic mathematics, social problems, and basic working j
knowledge of audio/visual equipment.
Ability to:
Give oral presentations on a variety of topics to community groups;
think clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies; learn Police
Department Policies and Procedures; :ompile, analyze and report
information; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with
those contacted during the course of work; act resourcefully with
minimum supervision; understand and carry out oral and written
instructions; read and write at a level required for successful job
performance.
Special Requirements
License:
Possession of a valid California Class 3 Drivers License
Background:
Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully complete a
thorough background investigation
Age:
Must be 18 or over at the time of appointment
Experience and Education
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely
provide the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying. P
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One .year of p., lic contact experience.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.