Community Services Officer
Job in
Yuba City, Sutter County, California, 95992, USA
Listing for:
Sutter County Human Resources
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
-
Government
Government Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Sutter County Sheriff's Department is looking for a Community Services Officer to join their team. Community Services Officers assist Deputy Sheriffs and Sutter County citizens by promptly responding to non-hazardous calls for service; act as a liaison between the Sheriff's Office and the public to promote positive public relations for the department; establish public contacts to aid in crime prevention, community‑based activities, and perform related work as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents in this technical level law‑enforcement civilian classification perform a variety of non‑sworn field and administrative duties in support of law‑enforcement activities including, but not limited to, coordinating community crime prevention activities and meetings, performing evidence collection and property control and preparing a variety of reports and correspondence (i.e. counter and telephone reports).
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Relieve sworn sheriff deputies by handling time‑consuming, non‑hazardous calls including: the preparation of check and fraud cases; providing traffic and/or crowd control for accidents, parades and other special functions; assisting with routine traffic matters; assisting in the location of missing juveniles and adults.Coordinate and maintain community crime prevention activities (i.e. Neighborhood Watch Program); act as a liaison between the Sheriff’s Office and the general public in regard to crime prevention activities; promote and maintain positive public contacts and relations to ensure the community remains a vital part of crime prevention; make public presentations to the community and various groups about crime trends and techniques for preventing crime.Provide training to community businesses, schools, residents and other governmental agencies on home safety, school safety, drug and gang recognition/prevention, internet safety, senior fraud, identity theft, vehicle burglary/theft prevention and other crime prevention activities.Perform follow‑up coroner’s casework including making autopsy arrangements, contacting the physician(s) and making a determination as to certifying the cause of death, contacting family or next‑of‑kin, safeguarding and releasing property.Take and file initial reports of crimes from the public at the counter, over the telephone, on‑site, or where there are no suspects at the call location; make follow‑up calls as required; deliver emergency and non‑emergency messages to appropriate personnel; contact appropriate sworn personnel to handle the more difficult situations; refer reports to sworn a deputy if immediate follow‑up is required or when a suspect has developed.Collect, label and process evidence; take photographs; collect fingerprints, blood, hair, clothing and other samples; deliver property, evidence and documents to other locations as assigned; interview witnesses, assist with crime scene security and prepare written documentation of actions and observations.Ensure compliance with Vehicle Code requirements for conducting a hearing at the request of the register owner and/or legal owner of a towed or stored vehicle; follows a post storage authority hearing, or upon the completion of the statutorily stored period and provide a release to the registered and/or legal owner of the vehicle.Assist with special projects and assignments.Provide information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public; may respond on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to citizen letters.Photograph and fingerprint individuals as assigned; testify in court as required.Perform a variety of duties to enforce specific sections of the California Vehicle Codes and Sutter County ordinances; respond to reports of abandoned vehicles and neighborhood parking complaints; proactively patrol county to enforce parking codes and regulations; identify parking violations and issue warnings and citations as applicable; tow vehicles as required; advise the public on laws and regulations affecting parking.May oversee adults or…
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