SENIOR POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

SENIOR POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

Salary

$5,942.56 - $8,361.77 Monthly

Location

Newport Beach, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25/26-00188

Department

Police

Opening Date

05/19/2026

Bargaining Unit

20-PA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department as a Senior Police Community Services Officer!

The Newport Beach Police Department is seeking a Senior Police Community Service Officer. Currently, there is one full-time vacancy assigned to the Records division. This positions responsibilities include the following:

• Establish and maintain records
• Provide training and instruction of newly hired or assigned personnel
• Participate in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of assigned civilian section
• Evaluate and work with employees to correct deficiencies
• Provide information and assistance to other Police Sections, other City departments and outside agencies
• Implement policies and procedures
• Responsibility for responding to subpoenas, public records requests, and court ordered sealings
• Regularly and predictably attend work; and
• Perform related duties as assigned

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Tuesday, June 2, 2026 or at 150 applications. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete.
• Interview: Qualified candidates will be invited to an in-person interview tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Schedule:

• This position works three 12-hour shifts.

Career Path:

• The career path for this position is: Police Civilian Supervisor (Records).

Retirement:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8-10% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of full time experience as a Community Services Officer.

Education: High school graduate, or G.E.D. equivalency; college course work with an emphasis on management is highly desirable.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please note: Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. Record must be free from conviction of any felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well with others. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

01

PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03

Please select your number of years of work experience as a Community Services Officer

• Three or more years.
• More than two years, but less than three years.
• More than one year, but less than two years.
• Less than one year.
• No experience.

04

Please briefly explain your work experience as a Police Community Services Officer (if no experience, type N/A).

05

Please indicate the assignment area(s) in which you have work experience (check all that apply):

• Police Records
• Parking Patrol
• Front Desk
• Division Secretary
• Other

06

If you selected other for the Question above, please explain:

07

If you have experience working at a police agency, please list the agency name and the title you held ( if no experience, type N/A).

08

Please select the highest level of education you possess:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Advanced degree
• None of the above.

09

Please indicate the field(s) in which you were awarded your degree(s):

10

Do you possess a valid California drivers license and acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No
• I have a valid drivers license from another state and an acceptable driving record.

11

This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

12

All employees hired after January 1, 1999 shall not smoke or use tobacco products at any time while on or off duty. I acknowledge this requirement.

• Yes
• No

13

If you are successful in completing the testing process, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting, polygraph examination and credit check. NOTE: Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Record must be free from any felony conviction and/or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and excessive traffic violations. I acknowledge this requirement.

• Yes
• No

14

Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead "guilty," "no contest," or been convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including: 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty/Disposition. If this is not applicable, please type "NA" in the box below.

16

Are you currently out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial for a recent arrest? (Omit convictions more than two years old for violations of Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 11357(b) for (a), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 as they relate to marijuana before January 1, 1976, and their statutory predecessors.)

• Yes
• No

17

I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Newport Beach

Address 100 Civic Center Dr.

Newport Beach, California, 92660

Phone (949) 644-3256

Website http://www.newportbeachca.gov