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RESOLUTION NUMBER ~ ~O~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
PLAN TO INCLUDE TIlE POSITION OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES OFFICER IIII
WHEREAS, the Community Services Officer 1111 position has been developed to address
specialized as well as generalist functions within the Administrative Services
Division of the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 6,2005 the Civil Service Board reviewed the Community Services
Officer 1111 job description and determined its completeness and
appropriateness and recommended the Position Classification Plan be
amended to include that position, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, a title change has been made to the Records Technician classification to
rename the classification as Community Services Officer I in order to create a
single a single classification series with multiple levels; and
WHEREAS, a salary range for the positions have been established as listed below:
Community Services Officer I
Range A B C D E
26B 2549 2676 2810 2951 3098
Community Services Officer II
Range A B C D E
30B 2813 2954 3102 3257 3420
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
hereby amends the Position Classification Plan to include the position of Community
Services Officer 1111 and sets wages and benefits for same.
P ASS~ APPROVE A D ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach on
14 day of , 2005 by the following vote:
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Councilmembers
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ABSENT:
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Linda Devine, City Cle~k . '.~':
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STATE OF'CALIFORNIA' )
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CITY OF' SEAL BEACH )'
I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number ~ ~Q? on file in the office of the City
Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City CoU~1 of the City of Seal Beach, at a
regular meeting thereof held on the )<,tJ?- day of ,LPt-vLQ~ _ ,2005.
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER IIII
Class specificatiolls are iII/elided to presellt a descriptive list of the range of duties performed
by employees ill the class. Specificatiolls are 1I0t illtellded to reflect all dllties performed
withill the job.
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DEFINITION
The Community Services Officer I compiles, prepares, records and maintains a variety of
confidential police records, reports and related paperwork and assists the public at the front
counter.
The Community Services Officer II enforces all laws and ordinances pertaining to assigned
area of responsibility including Parking and Traffic, Court Liaison, Property, Detectives and
the Field.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Community Services Officer I: Receives direct supervision from the Records Supervisor.
Community Services Officer II (when assigned to Court Liaison and Property duties):
Receives direct supervision from the Records Supervisor and the Detective Sergeant
Community Services Officer II (when assigned to Parking and Traffic duties): Receives
direct supervision from the Patrol Sergeant and exercises supervision over part-time Police
Aides.
Community Services Officer II (when assigned to Field duties): Receives direct supervision
from Watch Commander.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Esselllial and other importalll responsibilities
amI duties may include. but are not limited to, the following:
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Essential Functions:
Community Services Officer I:
. Receive requests for information from other City departments, outside government
agencies, private organizations, news media and the general public for release of
statistical information; release information according to established policies and
procedures.
. Perform computer input for nationwide automated system (CLETS) including stolen
vehicles, missing persons, stored vehicles and stolen property according to established
guidelines.
. File various docu!1lents in th~ manner prescribed by policy.
. Compile and c.ompleie fingewnnt cards for a variety of individuals including all city
employees, res~~e police.offi~~land applicants for specialized permits; processing of
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arrestee pnnts' or reportmglpurno~es; a ance momes an comp ete ocuments or
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. Screen office~'d~t~~E'~i . provide front counter assistance and information to
the public; r '% \i!i~ !1~~v. complaints and requests for information on regulations,
procedures, sy :.f.; "" - cl(. nts relating to assigned responsibilities.
. Operate a variety 0 . quipment including copiers, facsimile machine and computer;
input and retrieve data and text; organize and maintain disk storage and filing.
. Ensure and maintain adequate supply of necessary report forms and supplies.
. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
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Community Services Officer II:
. Respond to public and employee inquiries in a courteous manner; provide
information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and
timely manner.
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. May provide front countC(r assistance and information to the public, including
responding to requests for information on regulations, procedures, systems and
precedents relating to established policies.
. Maintain effective and pleasant relations with merchants and the public
. Testify in court when necessary.
. May assist in the Records Division during staff shortages.
. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Community Services Officer II Assignments: Assignments to duties is based on a rotation
basis, however, Management reserves the right to make assignments based on departmental
needs.
. When assigned to Parking and Traffic duties: patrols an assigned area of the City to
enforce parking regulations, including street sweeping violations; issue citations to
violators; impound vehicles if necessary; monitor parking meters for violations; may
collect parking meter monies for deposit through established procedures; prepare daily
reports and input computer data relative to parking citations, towing, traffic accidents and
other related matters; draft letters; adjudicate parking complaints; complete monthly
administrative reports; train, supervise, schedule and evaluate parking control staff;
respond quickly and safely to emergency calls; provide traffic control as needed during
emergencies, special events, and traffic accidents; enforce miscellaneous municipal
codes, including sign violations, abandoned property and vehicle violations; may release
vehicles according to established policies and procedures and develop parking plans for
special events.
. When assigned to Field duties: prepare daily reports and input computer data relative to
traffic citations, towing, traffic accidents and other related matters; respond quickly and
safely to emergency calls; provide traffic control as needed during emergencies, special
events, and traffic accidents; enforce miscellaneous municipal codes, including sign
violations, abandoned property and vehicle violations; conduct basic investigations of
certain crimes and complete police reports; may be temporarily assigned to .
investigations; may rele~e stored vehicles according to established policies and
procedures.
. When assigned to Propcrty duties: record and prepare all investigative lab samples prior
to transportation to appropriate laboratory facility, ensure safe and organized handling
and booking of all bio-safety hazards; assume responsibility for recording and placement
of evidence including tracking and set-up of all crime analysis work, cross-chccking
property entries made through the records system for accuracy and updating all property
procedures and laws related to evidence; assume responsibility for thc releasc of court-
ordered property; investigation of found property including purging of fireanns and
narcotics according to established policies and procedures; assume responsibility for
training of sworn personnel ami volunteer staff in property booking and Orange County
Crime lab procedures.
· When assigned to Court Liaison duties: perform computer input and retrieval of data and
text; prepare continuances for department personnel; maintain local programs for
subpoenas, word processing and statistics; prepare and submit daily court list of
personnel who have been subpoenaed for court; coordinate subpoenaed personncl; track
status of cases in court; proofrcad and review police reports; acts as a liaison with District
Attorney; manage court overtime; may access the County Court computer for retrieval of
information on closed and pending court cases and complete and preparc court packages
for completeness and accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledl!e of:
Community Services Officer I/II:
. Operational characteristics of a law enforcement agency.
. Mcthods and techniques of handling evidence and property.
. Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques.
. Modem office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
· Principles and procedures of record keeping.
· English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulati,ons governing the release of
law enforcement records.
Community Services Officer II:
. Methods and procedures of parking enforcement and patrol, evidence intake and court
processing.
. Principles and practices of traffic control.
Ability to:
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Community Services Officer 111I:
. Perform a variety of confidential police records maintenance and general clerical duties.
. Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
. Prepare clear and concise reports.
. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and
spreadsheet applications.
. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
. Respond to questions and inquiries from the public in a courteous manner.
. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities.
. Safely operate a motor vehicle
Community Services Officer II:
. Identify violations of parking law and enforce applicable parking regulations.
. Supervise and manage all aspects of parking enforcement program.
. Respond to calls in a timely fashion.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
AllY combillatioll of experiellce alld traillillg that would likely provide the required kllowledge alld
abilities is qualifYillg. A typical way to obtaill the kllowledge alld abilities 1V0uld be:
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Experience:
Community Services Officer I: Two years of increasingly
responsible experience involving the maintenance of records including
one year of experience maintaining police records.
Community Services Officer II: Two years of increasingly
responsible experience involving the maintenance of police records or
possess equivalent experience in police support work.
Traininl!::
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by
college level course work in business administration, criminal justice
or a related field.
License:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Community Services Officer 1111: Office environment; exposure to computer screens,
potentially hazardous or infectious materials. Community Services Officer II: Field
environment; travel site-to-site, exposure to inclement weather conditions.
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Phvsical/Conditions: .
Community Services Officer 111I: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining
physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods oftime; moderate lifting.
Community Service Offieer II: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining
physical condition necessary for operating motorized vehicles; marginal lifting of street
cones, barricades; marking veliicles and walking for extended periods of time.