Under general supervision of police management, provides technical assistance to police personnel involved in safety and community service activities throughout the District; performs related duties as assigned.

This is a civilian classification in the Police Department. Incumbents in this classification are non-sworn and perform a variety of technical duties in support of police programs and activities. The work duties and responsibilities include issuing citations and warnings for parking violations, staffing a zone command office booth, patrolling parking facilities and assigned areas, and conducting surveys and special studies. 

Police Supervisor or Manager

1. Issues citations and/or warnings for parking, standing or stopping violations; marks and authorizes the towing of unoccupied vehicles; researches and conducts inventories of unoccupied vehicles; operates parking control machines and examines parking control machine records.
2. Monitors closed-circuit television; conducts periodic patrol sweeps of parking facilities and structures on foot or by vehicle.
3. Answers questions and responds to complaints and requests for services and referrals from the public, other agencies and District departments’ processes parking applications and permits.
4. Directs traffic as needed; patrols assigned area and operates two-way radio; operates a motor(gasoline or battery powered) vehicle.
5. Assists in crime prevention presentations; advises patrons and community organizations on crime prevention programs.
6. Conducts surveys and inspections; conducts research studies, compiles statistics and analyzes data.
7. Responds to non-hazardous criminal complaints, such as vandalism, petty theft and auto burglary; prepares designated crime reports at the direction of a patrol sergeant; compiles completed incident reports for records processing and makes follow-up contacts by telephone, letter, teletype or in person; retrieves and deposits lost, found and stolen property; testifies at legal proceedings.   
8. Maintains crowd control at the direction of a Sergeant during emergencies, special events or other gatherings, interprets and applies Police Department policies and procedures. 
9. Deals effectively with hostile and uncooperative people; reports situations requiring police or emergency assistance to a Sergeant or police dispatch.
10. Provides office administrative support to the functional areas in the Police Department, such as the Detective Unit, Evidence, Crime prevention, Warrant Processing Unit, Communications Section, Traffic Unit, and the training and Human Resources Unit.  
11. Coordinates vehicle maintenance and repair by District shop personnel.   
12. Patrol and cite in over 5 different counties.  

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

Experience:

One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable work experience which primarily involved interfacing with the public in a customer or community service or volunteer setting.

Other Requirements:

Must be physically able to walk up to one mile per day and stand for long periods of time. Nature of duties involves exposure to inclement weather. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Environmental Conditions:

Field environment; exposure to inclement weather; gun range; exposure to loud noises.

Physical Conditions:

Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, running, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, crawling or sitting for prolonged periods of time; and lifting and carrying. Standing and riding trains for long periods of time.