Public Safety Officer I

La Mirada, CA
La Mirada Public Safety Department

Salary: $23.95 – $30.34 Hourly.

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer I provides information and assistance to the public regarding City regulations and various law enforcement matters. The Public Safety Officer I assists in monitoring activities at City facilities and programs, aids in enforcing various provisions of the Municipal Code, performs fieldwork, and coordinates activities with public safety personnel.
Essential Functions:

  • Utilizes excellent customer service skills, provides information on and interprets City ordinances, policies, and procedures to the public.
  • Observes and reports Municipal Code violations and hazardous conditions.
  • Performs administrative support functions.
  • Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures, and performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Provides a safe environment and interacts with youth at local park sites. While at park sites, provides mentoring and serves as a role model for children.
  • Responds to public inquiries and requests for service.
  • Answers questions regarding programs and services and directs persons to facilities and events.
  • May assist in preparing gang and drug prevention curriculum and program materials for students in local schools.
  • Assists the Safety Education Officer with safety education presentations to student and community groups.
  • Monitors City facilities during public and private events and enforces rules and regulations.
  • Provides general customer service at the front desk of the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s station.
  • Answers telephone calls for service, inputs and routes calls or messages for deputy and field unit requests.
  • Manages counter traffic and takes routine Sheriff Department reports.
  • Conducts Live Scan fingerprints, completes citation corrections, and issues garage sale permits.
  • Takes routine Sheriff’s Department reports.
  • Conducts parking enforcement.
  • Conducts street sweeper enforcement.
  • Assists the public and employees in routine and emergency situations.
  • May conduct latent fingerprint investigations at property crime scenes.
  • Deploys and retrieves radar trailer.
  • Provides traffic assistance for Sheriff Deputies during traffic collisions and/or other traffic related incidents.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States; pass a written examination, background investigation including background questionnaire, DMV check, and fingerprinting for the disclosure of any criminal record.
  • Must be able to pass a physical examination including a drug-screen test.
  • Must be available to work at least 28 hours per week. Applicants with open availability will be given preference.
  • Training as an Explorer or work experience in any of the following areas is required: law enforcement related position, military, working with youth, or a position with public contact.
  • Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required. College coursework in Criminal Justice or any P.O.S.T.- certified basic law enforcement training is preferred.
  • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License without suspensions prior to and throughout employment is required.
  • Possession of a valid CPR, AED and First Aid certificate is required within one month of employment.