Community Services Officer I/II (Open and Promotional)

Community Services Officer I/II (Open and Promotional)

Salary

$65,811.20 - $89,689.60 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

T073G

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

60A

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Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community? Do you excel at problem-solving and enjoy engaging with people to promote safety and well-being? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About The Sheriff's Office

The San Mateo County Sheriffs Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property and is committed to providing the highest level of professional law enforcement and correctional services. As stewards of our community, we envision a world where all humanity is valued and respected. We recognize our role as leaders in this effort and commit to seek creative and effective ways to work with and listen to the needs of our residents, businesses, and stakeholders. We do this with the passion to preserve safety for all who live, visit, or work in San Mateo County. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit: https://www.smcsheriff.com/.

The Position

Community Services Officers (CSO) perform a diverse range of field and office duties focused on public safety and community service. This role does not require peace officer training or authority, making it an ideal entry point for individuals dedicated to fostering community engagement and resolving issues in a collaborative manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Sheriffs Office and other County personnel to tackle a variety of challenges related to problem resolution, community education, technical assistance, code and regulation enforcement, and grounds and facility security.
• Work independently or in teams to address community needs and deliver quality services to enhance public safety and well-being.
• Engage with community members and build meaningful relationships to better understand and address local concerns effectively.

There are currently two part-time Community Services Officer vacancies in the Sheriff's Office's Millbrae Police Bureau. Depending on qualifications, the positions may be filled at either the CSO I or CSO II level.

CSO I ($31.64 - $39.57/hr.) is the entry-level classification of the series, and employees in this class are expected to work within a framework of established procedures and are expected to perform a wide variety of routine and standardized duties under general supervision.

CSO II ($34.50 - $43.12/hr.) is the full, journey-level classification in the series and is technically proficient in performing their assigned duties at a high level of independence and under minimal supervision. This class is distinguished from the entry-level for performing the more difficult, complex or specialized assignments.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future anticipated vacancies throughout the Sheriffs Office, which may include extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Investigate reported violations in municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions and, as necessary, pursue voluntary compliance or direct enforcement.
• Educate the public regarding code violations.
• Develop and prepare reports, correspondence, and other materials that relate to the functions being performed.
• Perform traffic control duties.
• Write parking citations; enforce parking violations.
• Contact tow service for removal of vehicles parked illegally.
• Respond to calls and requests for police services not requiring a sworn police officer.
• Review police reports and traffic citations for legal issues, accuracy, and completeness.
• Operate computer systems related to bookings, filings, and history docket queries.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Community Policing:

• Process cases in accordance with County procedures and standards, and state and local laws.
• Interview property owners, neighbors, and others to obtain necessary information.
• Develop and maintain contact with neighborhood groups and associations enlisting their input and support for crime prevention/public safety programs.
• Collect statistics on County-wide code enforcement activities and prepare reports.
• Coordinate County-wide code enforcement activities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Community Services Officer I: One year of work experience requiring frequent public contact and the interpretation of codes, ordinances and regulations preferably including some prior work experience with a public safety agency.

Community Services Officer II: Two years of experience performing work equivalent to a Community Services Officer I.

Knowledge of:

• Local and state laws, ordinances and codes related to public safety.
• Effective public and community relations techniques.
• Principles and practices of code enforcement.
• Organization of local government and concepts of public administration.
• Safety procedures and fire hazards.

Skill/Ability to:

• Learn laws, codes, regulations and ordinances and interpret their application.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, community agencies, County departments, co-workers and the public.
• Make presentations to a community comprised of diverse interests, organizations and individuals.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio.
• Write clear, concise and accurate reports and correspondence.
• Type and perform basic data entry functions.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Read, comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Think and act quickly in emergency and/or stressful situations.
• Walk, stand, sit, lift, bend and carry over extended periods during shift.
• Work indoors or outdoors in a variety of environments and weather conditions.

Licensure/Certification:

• Some positions may require possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent.

Other Requirements: Must pass a detailed background and/or criminal history review. Must be willing to wear an appropriate uniform and work weekends, holidays, evenings or other shift work.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responses to the supplemental questions on the application must be submitted. When completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire, please note that neatness, clarity of expression, spelling, punctuation, grammar and completeness will be considered in the application review process. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of submitting the required application materials.

The examination process will consist of an application appraisal/screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application appraisal/screening will be invited to a written exam (weight 100%). All tests will be held in San Mateo County, California. Applicants must participate at their own expense. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. Applicants must adhere to the dates listed below. Applicant requests for alternate test dates and times will not be granted. Applicants successful on the written test will have their name placed on the eligible list which will be used to fill current and possible future vacancies.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the Countys website, you may click the Apply button above or below. If you are not on the Countys website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Final Filing Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 by 11:59 PM PST

Written Exam: Saturday, August 15, 2026 and/ or Week of August 17, 2026

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

HR Analyst: Lealoa Numera (07232026) (Community Services Officer - T073/T074)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

• I have read and understood this important information.

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Summarize how your education, training and experience qualify you for the position of Community Services Officer.

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Describe your professional and/or volunteer experience working with the public, community organizations or other related groups. Be specific.

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How many years of working experience requiring frequent public contact and the interpretation of codes, ordinances and regulations, preferably with a public safety agency, do you possess?

• 2 years or more
• At least 1 year
• Less than 1 year
• No experience, but willing to learn.

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Use of two-way radios in a work or professional setting:

Considering your current/previous work experience, education and training, indicate your current level of experience performing this task.

• I have rarely used two-way radios and have little to no experience with specific radio systems.
• I have used two-way radios occasionally, primarily for basic communication tasks. I have experience with standard radio systems but have not used them extensively.
• I have regularly used two-way radios in my previous roles. I am familiar with different types of radio systems, such as handheld and mobile units, and have used them for various tasks, including coordination and communication in routine work environments.
• I have extensive experience using two-way radios in professional settings. I am proficient with multiple radio systems, including handheld, mobile, and base station units. I have used these radios for critical communication tasks, such as emergency response, large-scale event coordination, and field operations. I can provide specific examples of how I have utilized these radios to enhance communication and efficiency in my work.

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Use of two-way radios in a work or professional setting:

Considering your current/previous work experience, education and training, how long have you performed this task?

• 2 years or more
• At least 1 year
• Less than 1 year
• No experience, but willing to learn.

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The current vacancies in the Millbrae Police Bureau are part-time positions. Are you interested in part-time employment? A "No" answer to this question will not disqualify you from future employment consideration.

• Yes
• No

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Some positions require the ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English. Are you fluent in both languages? (A "no" response will not disqualify you from this process.)

• Yes
• No

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County of San Mateo departments sometimes need extra-help workers in addition to permanent employees. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra Help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Are you interested in extra-help employment? (A "No" answer to this question will not affect your application for permanent employment.)

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website
• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
• County Hosted Virtual Event
• County Hosted Job Fair
• CalOpps.org
• College/University Career Center
• Community-based Organization Posting
• Facebook/Instagram
• Friend or Relative
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
• X (formerly called Twitter)
• Zip Recruiter
• Other (Please specify in next question)

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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer County of San Mateo

Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department

500 County Center, 4th Floor

Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone (650) 363-4343

Website https://jobs.smcgov.org