Part-time Community Service Officer

Part-time Community Service Officer

Salary

$57,068.40 - $69,367.20 Annually

Location

Colton Police Department, 650 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

26/27-00008

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

07/30/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The City of Colton Police Department is recruiting for several part-time Community Service Officers.

This is a continuous recruitment, however, may close at any time when sufficient applications are received.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, is assigned to perform non-sworn, non-emergency, uniformed, law enforcement and crime prevention duties; parking enforcement, to take and prepare a variety of reports; may assist with traffic control; and perform other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Community Service Officer is a non-sworn position class responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention duties.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties

performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Investigates a variety of crimes, traffic collisions or incidents; interviews parties, witnesses, and victims; prepares accurate written reports. Coordinates, determines, and schedules community-related safety programs; develops, schedules, and presents Crime Prevention programs; contacts and engages businesses regarding Crime Prevention activities; compose newsletters and social media content, public service announcements, news releases and engages with members of the media.
• Enters, modifies, updates, and retrieves computer data regarding stolen and recovered property, drivers licenses, vehicle registration, warrants, and other information from state and federal law enforcement systems.
• Respond to non-emergency calls for service.
• Assist and provide information to motorists and the general public.
• Properly recover, maintain and process property and evidence.
• Enforces California Vehicle Codes, municipal codes, and tows and impounds vehicles when appropriate.
• Compile, tabulate and verify statistical data and reports.
• May perform animal service duties.
• Assist police officers with non-emergency duties; complete routine police reports; conduct non-hazardous investigations; collect evidence at crime scenes; appear in court as a witness.
• Interacts with the District Attorney Office; briefs and communicates cases, related materials, evidence, and special handling or delivery requests. Inspect police vehicles for proper operation and safety.
• Schedule routine vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments such as changing flat tires, light bulbs, emergency equipment, or police radio equipment.
• Obtain estimates and arrange for the service and repair by designated outside agencies or vendors for automotive repairs or installation of equipment.
• Maintain and monitor vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Jump start vehicles with inoperable batteries
• Presents testimony or evidence in court when necessary.
• Safely search, process, monitor, escort and transport arrestees to hospitals and jail facilities in accordance with safe practices and Department policies. May perform police dispatch duties as assigned.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

AND

Experience: One (1) year of experience in clerical, administrative and/or public contact experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" drivers license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a PC832 within one year from date of appointment.
• At least 18 years of age upon appointment.

Additional Information

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Application can be made at governmentjobs.com Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Successful candidates will have their names added to the eligibility list for one (1) year. This list will be used to select hires for this part-time opportunity. Candidates who are being considered for hire, will go through a thorough background. Candidates who complete the background process successfully, will have a final interview with the Chief of Police. At that time, the Chief will make his hire selections.

• THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION. THERE ARE NO BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH PART TIME EMPLOYMENT.

Positions designated in the Colton Police Civilian Employee Association receive the following benefits:

• Cafeteria Amount for the purchase of medical, dental and vision insurance is $1,625.00/mo effective August, 2024.
• Employees hired on or after May 1, 2018, shall have a maximum cap of $500 for cash in-lieu.
• Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 - 5 years of service
• Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
• 12 paid holidays (per calendar year)
• 20 floating holiday hours (per fiscal year)
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for Miscellaneous Members:

Classic Members hired prior to 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.7% @ 55

Classic Members hired after 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.5% @ 55

PEPRA Members hired after 1/1/2013 benefit level is 2% @ 62

• CalPERS 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefit
• City paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage
• City paid life insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000
• City does not participate in the Social Security System
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,500 per fiscal year after passing probation.
• Six month probationary period.

For those job announcements that will be on a part time basis, below are the benefits:

Temporary/Part-Time Appointments: Temporary/Part-time appointments do not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 8% of base earnings. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Part-time shifts may not exceed 999 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30).

Eligible for 40 hours of sick time after working 90 days.

01

You will be working in the Police Department and subject to a thorough background investigation, including a Personal History Questionnaire and pre-employment physical. Please indicate, "Yes" that you understand you are subject to the investigation and pre-employment physical. If you do not understand and will not participate in the thorough investigation, please indicate "No".

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid California Class "C" drivers license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

04

Public Contact Experience: Describe your experience working with the public. Include your experience interviewing citizens, handling calls for service and presenting information to community audiences.

05

Condition of Employment: This position requires possession of, or ability to obtain, a PC 832 within one (1) year of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Colton

Address 650 N. La Cadena Drive

Colton, California, 92324

Phone (909) 370-5064

Website http://www.coltonca.gov