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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2013-42 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER WHEREAS, the City Council of Huntington Beach wishes to amend the City's Classification Plan; and The provisions of Personnel Rule 12-4 have been complied with, in that the changes to the City Classification Plan were considered by the Personnel Commission during the public hearing on April 17, 2013. The Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that the City's Classification Plan be amended to include the newly-created classification of COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve that the Classification Plan be amended as follows: 1. Add the job classification of COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER and establish compensation at Range 493 as set forth in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the city of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19 t h day of A u g u s 2 013. ay Imam #1ilson, AND APPROVED: AP ED AS TO FORM: City Manager e ifer M Grat , ity Atto �. OV f- he e ren, irector of Human Resources Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2013-42 TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPROVAL: APRIL '17, 20'13 COUNCIL APPROVAL: JOB CODE: EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME UNIT REPRESENTATION: MEA FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DUTIES SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs non-sworn law enforcement duties in various divisions of the Police Department. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Responds to calls and requests for police services not requiring a sworn police officer. • Processes applications and forms for permits, registrations, sex offender ordinance exemptions and licenses. • Processes drug registrants including completing forms and fingerprinting and photographing registrants. • Prepares and administers photo line-ups for victims and witnesses. • Interviews and takes information from victims and witnesses regarding incidents and prepares routine reports. • Prepares reports, complaints, declarations and other necessary documents related to investigations; obtains and examines pertinent documents; prepares court packages for the District Attorney's Office for filing criminal complaints; testifies in court when required. • Assists,with general inquiries from the public, and serves as liaison with other local agencies that may provide assistance. • Responds to various traffic collisions and completes traffic accident forms, including statements from involved parties and witnesses; directs and reroutes vehicular and pedestrian traffic due to accidents, special events, and signal outages. Conducts preliminary investigations including but not limited to crimes with no suspect information or description only, licensing and permitting investigations; issues civil citations when appropriate after evaluation of information. • Operates a police department vehicle on all roads, highways and freeways throughout the City. Operates communication equipment i.e. radio, cell phone and telephone to maintain communication with dispatchers and other police personnel. • Processes paperwork and interviews convicted sex offenders, suspects, and others involved in criminal acts to obtain information for record keeping or filing of charges. Page 1 of 3 Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2013-42 KOWM . SS PECJPICTlO TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER • Oversees administration of City Alarm Ordinance; answers questions pertaining to Ordinance parameters; resolves citizen complaints pertaining to false alarm fines; maintains false alarm records, alarm permits and emergency listings through input into the Records Management System. • Researches information for citizens, employees, and for the completion of forms and reports; answers basic inquiries regarding Investigation Division investigative procedures and crime reporting practices; refers complainants to appropriate agencies as needed. • Impounds abandoned bicycles and processes property, evidence, and drug related paraphernalia • Conducts person searches in the absence of available sworn or detention personnel. • Tracks and reports the status of warrants and cases being handled by detectives. • Assists Property Crimes Unit by monitoring pawn slips and processing current licenses or renewals. • Prepares letters and routine office correspondence; completes logs and records; prepares daily reports; enters, maintains and updates confidential information in investigative case files; accesses, retrieves and updates computerized records from local, state, and federal crime data bases, assembles printouts and warrant packages. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: - Practices and procedures of working within a law enforcement environment - Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations - Investigative procedures and practices - Practices and principles of providing professional and effective customer service Ability to: - Apply public safety laws and rules to daily situations - Conduct investigations and solicit information - Provide support to sworn police personnel - Maintain a rational and calm demeanor in assessing problems and determining course of action in emergency or stressful situations - Effectively respond to questions and inquiries Page 2 of 3 Exhibit "A" - Resolution No. 2013-42 TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER - Maintain accurate records; operate personal computer and standard software applications Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with those contacted in.the course of work - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with victims/witnesses, suspects, business owners/operators, attorneys-, other City staff, vendors, law enforcement personnel, and the general public - Prepare clear and concise written reports - Follow oral and written directions, instruction, and orders - Work outside of normal work hours, including evenings and weekends, as service dictates. Education: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement or other directly related field. Associate's degree in criminal justice or law enforcement preferred. Experience: Three years' experience performing law enforcement, code enforcement, or police support work involving public contact. Background Investigation: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the City is required. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Must meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties performed. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. When working outdoors, the incumbent may be exposed to heat and cold and the elements. There is frequent need to walk and stand. Work may necessitate exposure to environmental factors and incidents such as traffic accidents, odors, dust, noise, human or animal violence, disease, or machinery that may cause discomfort and risk of injury. May climb, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach above and below shoulder level. Indoor office work requires sitting at a desk or table for prolonged periods of time and use of a computer and screen. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Est.April 2013 July 2013 Page 3of3 Res. No. 2013-42 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on August 19, 2013 by the following vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Harper, Boardman NOES: Carchio, Shaw, Katapodis ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None a City Jerk and ex-officio CUrk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California