Job Description

Applications are limited to the first 75 received, or the final filling date of December 27th, 2024, whichever occurs first.

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health. Folsom's schools were recognized among the best in Sacramento County. Niche recently released its list of the Best in America for 2025, and Folsom swept the honors with seven elementary, two middle, and two high schools making the list.

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Under general supervision, the Police Community Service Officer will assist Police Officers in the field; perform routine law enforcement related tasks that do not require the authority of a sworn peace officer; take reports from crime victims and witnesses; coordinate disposal of abandoned vehicles; issue citations for parking violations and other infractions; perform front desk and other service functions in support of Police Department operations, both in the field and office. The position will also assist various units within the Police Department to include traffic, the community crime suppression unit, patrol, investigations, and others.

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

* Investigate criminal, non-criminal, and non-hazardous incidents not requiring the presence of a sworn officer.

* Locate, investigate, and complete reports involving misdemeanor and felony crimes against property and other crimes and incidents.

* Assist and complete crime scene investigations.

* Interview witnesses and victims and record statements.

* Obtain relevant information through public contact and forensic investigative techniques.

* Collect packages and record evidence gathered at crime scenes.

* Conduct follow-up investigations as required.

* Coordinate investigations with other agencies.

* Testify in court.

* Receive, process, and search prisoners, including inventory of their personal property.

* Book, photograph, and fingerprint suspects.

* Fingerprint and register parolees, sex offenders, court bookings and releases, and job applicants.

* Investigate traffic collisions and complete traffic collision reports.

* Participate in the City's abandoned vehicle program.

* Locate and investigate stolen vehicles abandoned in the City.

* Issue parking citations and assist the public in understanding state and local traffic laws and ordinances.

* Assist and advise the public, residents, and businesses regarding security-related issues and concerns.

* Inspect vehicles that have been cited for mechanical problems and verify that the problems have been corrected.

* Research, compile, and analyze data and prepare reports and maintain records.

* Perform a variety of support duties in the police station.

* Receive, record, categorize, store, and maintain control of evidence and property acquired by the Police Department for safe keeping and custody.

* Maintain logs of property and evidence, including identifying information such as model and serial number.

* Confer with representatives of the City, County, District Attorney, and others regarding the disposition of property and evidence.

* Process narcotics and asset seizure forms in conjunction with contract vendors and the District Attorney's office.

* Transport property and evidence to and from the Police Department, court, and other storage locations in a safe manner.

* Release property to authorized persons in accordance with laws and departmental policies and procedures.

* Coordinate the disposal or auction of property in accordance with state, city, or departmental policies and procedures.

* Prepare periodic reports of stored property and evidence, disposed property, unclaimed property, and property available for auction or destruction.

* Testify in court regarding chain of custody and property records.

* Assist with special projects related to the maintenance and handling of property and evidence, including monitoring and implementing changes to laws and regulations.

* Respond to public service calls for non-sworn police services received in the field, over the telephone or at the public counter.

* Provide and direct applicable service to those experiencing homelessness.

* Assist the Community Crime Suppression Unit with camp postings and abatement.

* Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

* Public contact techniques.

* Modern office methods and techniques.

* Effective oral and written communications.

* Law enforcement functions and responsibilities in an urban community.

Ability to:

* Perform mathematical calculations.

* Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.

* Develop rapport and obtain cooperation from crime victims, witnesses, and informants.

* Obtain complete and relevant information from interviewees to complete clear and comprehensive incident and crime reports.

* Read, understand, and interpret moderately complex laws, rules, directives, and other written materials.

* Safely operate a marked police vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions.

* Find obscure addresses and locations.

* Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience (required):

* No experience is required.

Experience (preferred):

* One (1) year of full-time experience working in a law enforcement agency in a paid or volunteer capacity.OR

* Successful completion of a POST-approved Community Service Officer Academy, or Police Academy.

OR

* College-level course work in criminal justice is highly desirable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:

* Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

* All qualified candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete the following on-the-job trainings within the probationary period: POST approved Community Service Officer Academy, CPR Certificate, In Service Officer Safety Tactics, Crime Scene Investigations Course, and Cal-Photos and Cal-ID Operations.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in both a typical office environment as well as outside in various types of weather. Work may take place at off-site indoor and outdoor locations throughout the City. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting. (2) Lifting: occasionally up to 75 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent fine manipulation, frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/ Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. (8) Smell/Touch: Occasional use of smell and touch to distinguish and identify odors and objects.

Other Requirements:

* Must pass a background investigation, criminal history review, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, and must not have any felony convictions.

* All qualified candidates must be 18 years of age or older by the application filing deadline.

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