Community Services Officer I​/II

The City of Golden is currently seeking Community Service Officer I/II applicants.

Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

* Location, location, location-Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.

* Paid time off-Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.

* Great benefits-The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!

In a non-sworn capacity, to support various operations in the Police Department;
Investigate potential violations and enforce municipal and state codes, ordinances, and regulations related to nuisance abatement, animal control, parking, zoning code violations. May also assist the Patrol Division with cold criminal / non-criminal reports, traffic direction, non-injury traffic crashes, and speed enforcement utilizing the radar / photo speed enforcement vehicle.

JOB SUMMARY

Conducts proactive patrol on City streets, open space, parks, and trails.

Enforces park rules and regulations. During warmer seasonal months, actively patrols the Clear Creek corridor to provide education, warnings, or take enforcement action for violations of City ordinances.

Investigates complaints of violations of local and state nuisance abatement laws, ordinances, or codes; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with codes or ordinances.

Responds to assigned calls which could include cold criminal reports in person or by telephone, secures crime scenes, directs traffic, takes non-injury traffic crash reports, and conducts other crime prevention activities as assigned by a patrol or community services supervisor.

Investigates animal cruelty, neglect charges, and performs related duties to promote compliance with laws regulating animal treatment by performing the following duties: investigates reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances; impounds, quarantines, and disposes of animals as appropriate; enforces City animal control and licensing laws; euthanizing of animals; aids animals in distress by feeding starving animals and freeing trapped animals;

removes animals from inhumane conditions and drives vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care.

Inspects establishments housing or exhibiting animals to ascertain compliance with humane laws.

Patrols City limit areas on foot or in a vehicle to enforce parking and related traffic ordinances. Impounds abandoned vehicles; conducts research and contacts vehicle owners; coordinates impound activities with towing companies; issues abandonment summons.

Assists the public by providing directions and responding to questions and inquiries.

Reports needed street and sign repairs, traffic accidents, and other occurrences to department staff.

Provides information to violators and the public regarding codes, laws, and ordinances. Informs persons perpetrating inhumane acts of laws and penalties for violations. Observes areas of alleged violations and interviews available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated. Reports violators to police or requests police to arrest violators.

Uses the radar / photo speed enforcement vehicle in assigned strategic locations to monitor the enforcement of speed utilizing this technology.

Maintains accurate records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence.

Takes photos and collects evidence pertaining to appropriate violations.

Testifies in court as required.

Recommends revisions to City codes and ordinances.

Assists sworn staff in general law enforcement activities such as traffic and crime scene control.

Investigates the ownership of local property for purposes of code enforcement.

Other duties may be assigned.

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