COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Company: City of Rialto, CA
Location: Rialto
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary : $59,796.00 - $80,124.00 Annually
Location : Rialto, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-018
Department: POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 06/15/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Classification Definition
This recruitment is continuous and will be open until filled.
The City of Rialto Police Department invites applicants to serve as
a Community Outreach Specialist. The selected candidates will be
joining a department that employs just under 190 employees,
servicing 28.5 square miles with a population that exceeds 100,000
residents and just over 50,000 daily visitors. The ideal candidate
will demonstrate the ability to utilize effective forms of
communication, respond to a variety of requests for the city and
general public; multi-task under pressure; meet deadlines, and work
flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of non-sworn
uniformed, law enforcement and crime prevention duties in support
of Police Department operations and activities; to serve as liaison
between the community and the Police Department for crime
prevention purposes; to collect and process field evidence; work
with business owners and members of the community in establishing
programs to reduce crime, to provide information to the public,
assist patrol and support operations; and to perform a variety of
duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry/journey level non-sworn technical level class.
Employees initially receive training and learn to perform a variety
of specialized and technical non-sworn law enforcement support
duties in the field and the office. Following initial training and
on the job training, incumbents are expected to fully perform the
full range of work responsibilities independently with only
occasional instructions or assistance as new or unusual situations
arise; and to perform duties within established policies and
procedures related to the area(s) of responsibility exercising and
demonstrating proficiency in crime prevention practices, working
with public and private organizations, business safety programs,
homeless assistance programs and a basic understanding of evidence
processing and collection.
Essential Duties and Responsiblities
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other
important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training Guidelines:Any combination of experience
and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible civilian police program
experience.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably
supplemented by the completion of college level coursework in a
Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a State of California driver's license, and the
ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance
program.
Knowledge of:
Application Procedure:
A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if
applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date.
Please apply online at www.yourrialto.com. All other employment
inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources
Department. 246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909)
820-2540.
Selection Process:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application
material that they meet the employment standards outlined above.
All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most
appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in
the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist
of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to
evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the
position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility
list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must
successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a
physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.
Background Check Process
Applicants are subject to the successful completion of an in-depth
background investigation conducted by the Rialto Police Department
as well as a physical examination including a drug screening. The
background investigation is a rigorous process. A typical
background investigation includes but is not limited to: background
interviews with individuals designated by the Rialto Police
Department (this may include current and former co-workers,
friends, relatives, neighbors, or any other relevant individual),
criminal background check, credit check, polygraph examination, and
psychological evaluation. Candidates may be disqualified from
further consideration during the background investigation for a
variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of
traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a
history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors
include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens and repossessions); or
thefts from a previous employer. For clarification of any of the
above disqualifying reasons, please call the Police Department
Personnel and Training Unit at (909) 421-4926. The following list
describes some areas that are covered in the background
investigation:
Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released
from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable
(Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5)
points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only.
This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any
regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must
be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be
eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. For more information,
please see the City's Veteran's Preference Policy.
E-Verify:
The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an
internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security
Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to
electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired
employees in the United States.
This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered
all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR
REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
RETIREMENT
The California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), which
took effect in January 2013, changes the way CalPERS retirement and
health benefits are applied, and places compensation limits on
members. The greatest impact is felt by new CalPERS members.
As defined by the PEPRA, a new member includes:
-A member who joined CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013, who, on or
after January 1, 2013, is hired by a different CalPERS employer
following a break in service of more than six months.
-A new hire who joined CalPERS for the first time on or after
January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in another
California public retirement system.
-A new hire who joins CalPERS for the first time on or after
January 1, 2013, and who was a member of another California public
retirement system prior to that date, but who is not subject to
reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
All members who don't fall into the definitions above are
considered classic members. Classic members will retain the
existing benefit enrollment levels for future service with the same
employer.
PERS Retirement Employee Cost-Sharing: Safety 9% Non-Safety 8%
(Pre-Tax after PERS Contract Amendment effective date regarding
cost-sharing)
CAFETERIA PLAN City's contribution to the Cafeteria Plan is $1,800
to go towards the employee's contributions for Health, Vision, and
Dental insurance premiums. Effective June 12, 2018 new hires will
receive $100 per period opt-out allowance for not using City
sponsored medical insurance.
LIFE INSURANCE provides a $150,000 double indemnity policy for
employee plus dependent coverage ($10,000 for spouse and $5,000
dependent children).
BILINGUAL PAY is paid to employees who successfully pass the
bilingual proficiency examination for Spanish ($100/month).
VACATION is accumulated at the biweekly rate of 6 hours for the
first through fourth years.
THIRTEEN HOLIDAYS are observed each year, plus two floating
holidays of employee's choice.
SICK LEAVE is accumulated at the biweekly rate of 4.62 hours. This
is equivalent to 120 hours per year.
SPORTS CENTER usage has been made available; at no cost, to all
employees as set forth in the usage guidelines. The facilities
include weight room, racquetball and tennis courts, pool, sauna,
and Jacuzzi.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees employed for five (5) years or
more, effective January 1, 2016, are eligible to receive a flat
monthly amount of three hundred dollars
($300) contributed in their behalf by the City. Employees in the
unit employed for ten (10) years or more, effective January 1,
2016, are eligible to receive a flat monthly amount of six hundred
($600) contributed in their behalf by the City.
EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform
assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or
disaster.
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Do you possess a valid California driver's license?
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Do you meet the requirement of completion of the twelfth grade or
equivalent?
03
Do you have three (3) years of increasingly responsible civilian
police program experience?
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Please explain your three (3) years of increasingly responsible
civilian police program experience.
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Do you have college level coursework in Criminal Justice, Police
Science, or a related field?
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What college level coursework have you taken? Please explain.
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What is the extent of your formal education?
Required Question
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