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Job Description
Definition
Come join the Newport Beach Police Department as a Police Community Services Officer!
Currently there are multiple part-time vacancies. This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on December 26, 2024, or at 150 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill future part-time and full-time Police Community Services Officer vacancies as they occur. Appointment to a part-time or full-time position will depend on the department's needs.
Selection Components:- Application Evaluation: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam.
- Online Exam: Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 13, 2025. Top-scoring applicants who pass the online examination will be invited to a virtual interview.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 4, 2025. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process as positions become available.
Salary:- Part-time hourly salary range: $23.88-$38.91
- Full-time monthly salary range: $4,268 - $6,951
Schedule:- Part-time positions may work up to 30 hours per week including nights and weekends.
- Full-time positions work three 12-hour shifts.
Career Path:
This is the entry level position in the Police Community Services Officer series. The career path for this position is: Senior Police Community Services Officer and Police Civilian Supervisor (Records).
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.- Police Community Services Officer Part-time
- Police Community Services Officer Full-time
Qualifications
Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.- Police Community Services Officer Part-time
- Police Community Services Officer Full-time
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Prior public contact, clerical or police agency experience is highly desirable.
Education: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. College coursework is highly desirable.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please note: Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. Record must be free from conviction of any felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well with others. 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 Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Newport Beach
Show moreThe City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily.
Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities.
The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments. -