Special Services Officer (Part-time) Azusa

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents will be assigned to a division of the Police Department as designated by the Chief of Police. The Special Services Officer must maintain strict confidentiality with all information obtained during their official duties. This position is considered an entry-level position responsible for the safety and security of City-owned facilities and the safe and efficient operation of the jail. Incumbents are subject to rotating shifts, weekends, and holiday work. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Officer in that the latter performs more complex and technical field and law enforcement duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works a fixed post or tours the inner/outer perimeter of a city facility to detect or prevent individuals or groups from committing acts which are injurious to others or to property within or around a facility.
• Ensures that only authorized employees, vendors or other appropriately identified persons and permitted access to closed or restricted areas.
• Relays any suspicious persons, behavior, activity, or objects to appropriate personnel.
• Writes a daily activity, incident, or other related reports.
• Operates miscellaneous equipment and/or motor vehicles as required in the conduct of routine patrol or to report to alternate assignment posts in accordance with staffing needs.
• Issues written warnings for parking violations and issues citations when appropriate.
• Books and processes arrestees; types booking records of incoming prisoners; photographs and fingerprints prisoners; receives, records, and maintains control of arrestee's personal property as required; supervises and maintains the care and security of persons in custody; readies prisoners for court appearances; cites and releases prisoners; releases prisoner's property.
• Maintains jail operations, facilities, and records in an efficient and effective manner; coordinates visitations and responds to visitors' questions and concerns; applies federal, state, and local laws related to the care and custody of prisoners; ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures, and practices.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public, departmental staff, and other agencies; provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints.
• Conducts searches of persons in custody for contraband and other items and may be required to carry a firearm and safety equipment during the performance of duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Licenses or Certification

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must pass the American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification class training as often as provided by the City in order to maintain certification.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the California Penal Code and applicable civil codes.
• Police Department policies, laws, and regulations.
• General office procedures.

Ability

• Skill in the operation of computer equipment and enter at an acceptable rate. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Learn radio codes.
• Write clear and accurate reports. 
• Use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. 
• Perform a variety of clerical duties. 
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Observe and accurately recall names, faces, and details of incidents. 
• Work independently. 
• Learn state and local laws.
• Be familiar with and comply with the Department's Firearms and Use of Force policy.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

• Working in hazardous situations that may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence, and the potential risk of exposure to chemical and biological hazards.
• Subject to working extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays from time to time.

Physical Conditions

• Prolonged sitting and regular standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. 
• Near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents.  
• Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.