Community Patrol Officer I​/II

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This position is open until the needs of the City are met, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications will begin after close of business day on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Under supervision (Beach and Community Patrol Officer I) or general supervision (Beach and Community Patrol Officer II), patrols assigned areas and interacts with City residents and visitors to enforce various City, County and State codes, rules, and regulations in a professional and courteous manner. The objective of this position is to gain voluntary compliance through visibility, education, and working positively and effectively with members of the public.

Beach and Community Patrol Officer I is the entry‑level classification. An incumbent assigned in this class initially works under general supervision and is responsible for enforcement functions, such as interacting with and educating the public on applicable City, County and State codes, rules and regulations, issuing standard citations and answering general inquiries from the public while on patrol. An incumbent is expected to become increasingly knowledgeable of City, County, and State codes, ordinances, procedures and practices pertaining to littering, possessing alcohol in public, dogs without leash violations, camping, and other municipal ordinances, including parking regulations.

Beach and Community Patrol Officer II is the full journey‑level classification. Under general direction, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties. This class may provide lead direction to less experienced part‑time seasonal staff and handles more complex work with a higher level of accountability and responsibility.

• Patrol streets, parks and beaches on foot, bike or vehicle.
• Interact with and educate the public on applicable laws; give warnings; and issue infraction, misdemeanor, and civil administrative citations.
• Provide information to the public and answer general inquiries while on patrol regarding City animal regulations, parking, geography, and other City and State codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Observe and report potential illegal activity to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
• Work cooperatively with local law enforcement, Del Mar Fire Department and Del Mar Lifeguards, as directed and appropriate.
• Assist with traffic control and parking enforcement duties as assigned; observe and educate the public on applicable laws during private events held at City beaches and adjacent parks.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training of new hires and provide guidance to part‑time, seasonal Beach and Community Patrol Officers.
• May provide supplemental support for the City’s Code Enforcement division as needed, including weekends and evenings.

• Perform the full range of duties assigned to Beach and Community Patrol Officer I.
• Operate more independently with general supervision; receive limited instruction or assistance, and be aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
• Demonstrate safe use of bikes, coverage of all beats, and other lead functions.
• May be responsible for supervision, training, organizing, scheduling, providing oversight, and guidance to part‑time, seasonal Beach and Community Patrol Officers.
• Responsible for overseeing accurate logs and records of work performed, and materials and equipment used.

• State, County and City laws, codes, ordinances and practices.
• Procedures, terminology and techniques to operate two‑way radios.
• Conflict resolution techniques and possess strong interpersonal skills.

• Interpret, apply, explain and enforce laws, codes and ordinances related to littering, possessing alcohol in public, dogs without leash violations, camping, parking regulations and other areas of enforcement as may be deemed appropriate.
• Exercise sound judgment within…