Public Safety Manager

Position: PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER
Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Commerce, CA
Job Type: EXEMPT
Job Number:
Department: Public Safety & Community Services
Division: Public Safety
Opening Date: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: 1/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, provides managerial duties in support of non-sworn public safety operations including planning, directing, and coordinating, the City of Commerce's Public Safety operations; administers and promotes public safety programming, crime prevention, emergency management and City's Com Cat Volunteer Program; conducts research and provides recommendations regarding departmental programs and services including community outreach activities and crime prevention classes; acts as the primary liaison with external agencies, and;

supervises assigned personnel; performs other related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Direct and mange the day-to-day activities of the City's Public Safety Division including community safety, neighborhood watch, animal control, parking enforcement, and crossing guard services.
• Participates in reviewing and updating the City's Public Safety policies and procedures; reviews and approves safety related regulations required for inclusion in the City's Enforcement Program and coordinates related response efforts with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
• Develops, administers, and monitors the Public Safety, Animal Control, Crossing Guard, Com Cat Volunteer Program and Neighborhood Watch Coordinator's programs and budgets; prepares and submits grant applications; administers grant funding and maintains compliance with grant reporting requirements.
• Evaluates and determines requirements for Public Safety equipment, supplies, and special materials; reviews and approves purchase requisitions; negotiates with vendors regarding equipment pricing.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; coordinates and/or delivers employee training; researches and develops training materials.
• Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and conducts administrative, legal, and personnel studies; compiles and analyzes data; prepares reports and provides recommendations regarding Public Safety programs and services.
• Serves as a Public Safety liaison with other City departments; presents and/or explains the scope of public safety functions, guidelines, and limits of responsibility.
• Coordinates with other City departments regarding program research; communicates the impact of new programs and/or City ordinances on individual department/City operations. Promotes, organizes and facilitates Public Safety programs within the community; develops and maintains relationships with community organizations, citizen/senior groups, and local businesses.
• Communicates and/or meets with the public to address complaints and safety issues; monitors and ensures appropriate follow up on public concerns; designs and develops informational materials and videotapes used to educate the public regarding public safety including press releases and newspaper articles and City's Cable TV channel.
• Administers the City's Parking Citation Program; coordinates program activities with the parking administration contractor; reviews and evaluates disputed parking citations.
• Develops parking citation reports as required by the City Manager and City Council; proposes ordinances for inclusion in the City's Enforcement Program.
• Serves as a Public Safety liaison with the Traffic and Community Services Commission; coordinates and conducts commission meetings upon request.
• Liaises with law enforcement personnel regarding crime prevention matters; assists in coordinating City facilities/resources used in major crime prevention and suppression activities; acts as a City liaison…