Job Description

Location

141 Demeter St East Palo Alto, 94303

Description

Do you excel in providing outstanding community service?

Join the City of East Palo Alto Police Department and make a difference today!

The City of East Palo Alto invites applications for the position of

PART-TIME

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

Salary: $2,469- $3,002 Monthly

$31.66 - $38.48 Hourly

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, January 19, 2025, 11:59 PM

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking an outgoing, collaborative, responsible Part-Time Community Service Officer. The Community Service Officer performs a variety of routine to complex field and administrative activities in support of police services and programs for the City’s Police Department. The position provides comprehensive non-sworn staff support to Police Department supervisory and management personnel on a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services; responds to public requests; and performs related duties, as assigned.

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Two (2) or more years of experience performing administrative support duties related to the functions of law enforcement.
• Demonstrate exceptional organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment, knowledge of departmental and City activities, and extensive staff and public contact.
• Bilingual proficiency is desired.
• An associate degree or higher in criminal justice or a closely related field is desired but not require
• Able to interact comfortably and effectively with a diverse population of individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds. 
• Provide techniques for a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Knowledge of functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement within a municipality.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12th) grade. Equivalent to an associate degree in criminal justice or a closely related field is desired.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing administrative support duties related to the functions of law enforcement. Bilingual proficiency is preferred.

License and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required at the time of appointment.

BENEFITS: California paid sick leave is available after thirty (30) days of employment at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The City of East Palo Alto Police Departmenthas built a strong partnership between the community and the department to help enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for the people who live and work in the City of East Palo Alto. The Police Department's goals are to focus on crime suppression and analysis, problem-solving, building community relationships, and creating effective crime prevention strategies. The philosophy is that the more the department is informed and openly available about public safety issues, the better we can work together toward safer, more secure, and healthier neighborhoods.

Special Instructions

SELECTION PROCESS: Each candidate’s background will be evaluated based on the information submitted. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to the next phase in the recruitment process, which may include an oral panel interview and/or practical exercise. Only the names of the most qualified candidates who pass the initial selection process will be submitted to the City for consideration for final selection.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org; https://www.calopps.org/city-of-east-palo-alto. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire.All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.

Completion of the supplemental questions and application is a required part of the application and examination process.   “See Resume” will not be acceptable as an answer to supplemental questions or the completion of the application.

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, January 19, 2025, 11:59 PM

Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources, hr@cityofepa.org or (650) 853-3116. The City of East Palo Alto is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise Danielle Oliveira from Muchmore Than Consulting at danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org .

THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of East Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

Recruitment Services Provided by Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(650)853-3116

Contact email: 

danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org

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