Public Safety Supervisor

Job Title

Public Safety Supervisor

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and supervises day-to-day operations of assigned public safety programs, including Code Enforcement, Security Services, and Parking Enforcement. The Public Safety Supervisor ensures consistent application of City policies, ordinances, and operational procedures; supervises field staff; coordinates enforcement activities; responds to complex or sensitive issues; and serves as a key operational liaison between management and frontline personnel. Performs related duties as required.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates daily operations of Code Enforcement, Security Services, and Parking Enforcement programs.
• Assigns work, schedules staff, monitors workloads, and ensures adequate coverage for assigned shifts and geographic areas.
• Reviews enforcement activities to ensure consistency with City policy, Municipal Code provisions, and departmental procedures.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; provides coaching, direction, and corrective guidance.
• Reviews reports, citations, and documentation prepared by staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Investigates minor personnel issues and recommends appropriate corrective action in accordance with City policies and labor agreements.
• Oversees field inspections, patrol activities, and enforcement actions conducted by assigned staff.
• Responds to complex, sensitive, or escalated public complaints and enforcement issues.
• Coordinates enforcement activities across Code Enforcement, Security, and Parking to ensure unified and consistent service delivery.
• Coordinates with the City Attorney's Office regarding enforcement actions, abatement proceedings, and court-related matters.
• Works collaboratively with other City departments, outside agencies, and law enforcement partners on public safety and compliance matters.
• Ensures evidence, reports, and case documentation are properly prepared and maintained by staff.
• Prepares and reviews operational reports related to enforcement activities, staffing, and workload metrics.
• Assists management with operational planning, procedural improvements, and implementation of departmental initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, training requirements, and use-of-equipment protocols.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding enforcement activities, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Represents the Department in meetings with residents, business owners, and community stakeholders as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Possession of an Associate's degree or equivalent; AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in code enforcement, security services, parking enforcement, or a related regulatory or public safety field; AND One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Education in Management or Criminal Justice is highly desirable. Required Licenses or

Certifications:

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License. Possession of a valid PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training at the time of appointment.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, drugs, infectious and communicable diseases; required to physically restrain persons. Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift. Work is performed in a primarily outdoor setting and will require some work in high temperatures (above 80 degrees) and low temperatures (40-60 degrees).

Work requires lifting, carrying, climbing and requires the ability to pursue and apprehend suspects. Work will require gross body coordination and mobility. Work involves exposure to wet surfaces, occasional loud noise and dust.