Police Service Officer I (Open Competitive)

The Ideal Candidate

The City of El Segundo Police Department is recruiting for a motivated Police Service Officer (PSO) to be an integral part of our team. The PSO can be assigned to a wide variety of administrative or field assignments such as Animal Control, Court Liaison, Parking Enforcement, and may be called upon to work as a jailer in our Type 1 jail. The PSO may work directly under a supervisor; however, they must also thrive in an environment where they have minimal supervision. They should also have strong initiative and solid decision-making skills.
TO APPLY: Each applicant must submit a City of El Segundo Employment Application and respond to the Supplemental Qualifications Questionnaire online. This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Books prisoners, including fingerprinting and searching, removing and tagging personal property, and assigning jail cells according to a prisoner classification system; prepares booking and charge forms; conducts jail checks and inspects facilities for security, cleanliness and maintenance; maintains custody of prisoners including movement within the jail facilities; oversees inmate visitations; prepares prisoners' court packages.
• Orders and stocks designated jail food and other supplies; documents inmate misconduct and medical emergencies/services; prepares and serves meals; cleans cells.
• Receives requests from the public at the counter and over the telephone; provides information regarding policies, procedures, regulations and services; receives reports from crime victims; enters and retrieves data regarding inmates and property; receives bail payments and issues receipts; releases found property and impounded vehicles.
• Patrols the City in a light truck observing for violations or responding to incidents; captures both domestic and wild animals using equipment and methods appropriate for animal abatement and control; picks up dead animals; issues citations, issues licenses while assigned to Animal Control duty; warnings and/or legal notices.
• Controls or directs traffic as needed; writes parking citations and tags abandoned vehicles for impound; makes court appearances as required; drives vehicles to and from City facilities.
• Sorts, files, copies and distributes records to appropriate personnel; provide copies of police reports to the public and other agencies; types correspondence, bulletins, lists and forms; prepares reports, schedules, records, logs and other materials for use internally and/or by external agencies; answers incoming phone calls regarding general police business, routes calls and takes or transmits radio and telephone messages.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of:

• Animal control activities, methods, and practices.
• Jail operations and state and county laws regarding jail standards and operation.
• Parking laws and related enforcement.
• General office practices, procedures, and equipment operation.

Skill in:

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, policies, and procedures.
• Following oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Receiving the public in person and over the telephone.
• Dealing with arrestees/inmates whose behavior is aggressive or unruly.
• Carrying out a variety of animal control program responsibilities.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Working Conditions:

• Regular physical contact with arrestees and inmates.
• Regular exposure to bodily fluids, potentially infectious diseases, lice, etc.
• Animal control activities may require lifting of up to 75 pounds, running, climbing fences, and crawling under houses.

Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One (1) year of experience working with the public.
Education: Graduation from high school or GED.
Licensing/Certification Requirements: A valid California Driver's license. Positions require successful completion of a three-week jail operations course and certification by the Department of Corrections.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the El Segundo Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Probationary Period:
All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Employment Type: Full-Time