Special Services Officer; Part-time

Position: Special Services Officer (Part-time)

AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW HIRING!

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 19 hours per week. The work schedule could be days, evenings and/or weekends.

SALARY INFORMATION
$29.31 - $35.62 Hourly
Final date to receive applications: Online applications will be accepted beginning Monday, December 30, 2024. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Special Services Officer performs security duties at city-owned facilities (to include buildings and outdoor spaces) and books and processes arrestees; provides security and care for persons in custody; prepares arrestees for court; transports arrestees to court and outside detention facilities; coordinates visitations; responds to public inquiries; and prepares and serves meals to those persons in custody.

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 are permitted access to closed or restricted areas.
• Relays any suspicious persons, behavior, activity, or objects to appropriate personnel.
• Writes 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• 
  Education
  : HS/GED.
• 
  Experience
  :
  Any combination of education and/or experience that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.

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

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