2016/02/23 City Council Resolution 2016-15RESOLUTION NO. 2016-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF A FULL TIME COMMUNITY SERVICES
OFFICER POSITION IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, there is sufficient work load and mitigation funding to add a full time
Community Services Officer (CSO), which is a job class that the City currently has; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the new CSO position be placed in the RPPSOA bargaining
unit; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends current salary range 69 of $3,882 - $4,713 per month and
that the new CSO position be placed in this range; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the new CSO position to enhance the
Department's abilities to achieve Community Outreach to combat an increase in criminal activity
since the opening of the Graton Casino; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve the addition of a full-time Community Services
Officer position in the Public Safety Department, and utilize the existing job description and
salary range 69 ($3,882 - $4,713 per month), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to
increase appropriations to fund this position from Casino mitigation funds.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2016.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor
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Anne M. Buergler, City Clerk
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CITY OFROHNERT PARK
Established Date: Nov 4, 2008
Revision Date: Mar 19, 2009
City of Rohnert Park- Class Specification Bulletin
Exhibit A
Community
Services Officer Class Code:
CSO
Bargaining Unit: Public Safety Sworn &
Non -Sworn
SALARY RANGE
$3,882.00 - $4,712.00 Monthly
DESCRIPTION:
DEFINITION
Performs a variety of non -sworn assignments in support of the City's Public Safety
Department. These duties include: animal control, parking enforcement, municipal code
enforcement, taking reports, assisting in the facilitation of the neighborhood watch and
crime prevention programs, property technician, and performs other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Community Services Officer is a non -sworn, uniformed class that provides assistance in
the completion of a variety of programs such as animal control, code enforcement, property
technician duties, and crime prevention in the Public Safety Department. This class is
distinguished from the Public Safety Officer class, which is a sworn peace officer position.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Public Safety Lieutenant, Public Safety Sergeant, Fire
Marshall, or Records Supervisor depending on the assignment. May be assigned as a Field
Training Officer over newly assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Performs animal control duties (domestic & wildlife) including the capture and
transportation of animals to the City Shelter
• Gathers information, interviews witnesses and victims, and completes reports of
neighborhood issues, petty thefts, automobile thefts, non -injury accidents, malicious
mischief, lost and found property, writing suspect reports, and other crimes in
response to citizen calls where suspects are not present
• Issues citations for violation of various municipal ordinances
• Assists in crowd control and traffic control when assigned at public gatherings,
traffic accidents, and other emergency scenes
• Assists in conducting fire inspections
• Prepares and presents programs in response to requests from citizens, civic groups,
schools, and community leaders pertaining to crime prevention, fire prevention and
education, and other department activities
• Assists in the gathering and retention of evidence and taking fingerprints
• Transports evidence to laboratories for testing
• Receives and processes evidence in accordance with department policies
• Performs bicycle and parking enforcement duties, including issuing citations, and
providing information to the public regarding parking regulations
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• Performs vehicle abatement activities
• Assists in the ordering and maintenance of a variety of public safety equipment
• Performs a variety of special projects as assigned
• Orders supplies for the Department
• Provides court liaison duties for the Agency
• May perform routine maintenance on fire equipment, fire apparatus, hydrants,
hoses, and other support equipment
• May operate engine pumping equipment
• May conduct commercial and residential follow-up fire inspections for fire hazards
and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances
• May assist in the gathering and preservation of evidence at crime scenes
• May assist in the Department's dispatch operations
• May testify in court regarding chain of custody and other issues
• May operate support apparatus and equipment at emergency scenes unless that
apparatus or equipment is directly involved in fire suppression activities
• May transport records, files, and mail to City departments or other public agencies
• May drive fire apparatus for the purposes of maintenance, testing or resource
allocation at stations
• May perform duties as a Property Technician: Stores, records, indexes, and secures
property and evidence received by the Public Safety Department; releases property to
courts or other authorized personnel in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and
procedures; stores and releases found property; maintains logs and records regarding
guns, narcotics, and cash booked into custody; obtains proper court authorization for
the destruction of narcotics and weapons; coordinates the public auctioning of
property; researches court files regarding case disposition for the purpose of
evidence destruction; maintains appropriate records and controls regarding property
and evidence; transports evidence to laboritories for analysis; prepares supplemental
reports for cases regarding evidence and property storage
• May be assigned to work as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of a disaster or
emergency
RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Community Services Officers are restricted from performing the following duties at a
fire scene:
• Pulling hoses, working with fire hydrants, operating any fire equipment or apparatus
that are associated with fire suppression '
• Working within 100 feet of direct fire suppression activities unless the geographical
area requires a variance
• Operating in any fire suppression role
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINGING:
Sufficient experience, education, and training in dealing with the public to perform the
duties of a Community Services Officer. A typical way of obtaining the required
qualifications is:
Possess the equivalent of two years paid experience working with a public safety or related
agency involving public contact Completion of college -level coursework is highly desirable
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• State penal and vehicle codes
• City and State policies, rules, codes, and regulations regarding the handling of
evidence and taking of reports
• Methods and procedures involved in animal control activities
• Techniques and methodologies for dealing with irate people
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• Proper procedures for fingerprinting and taking photographs
• Principles of organization in relation to community volunteers and civic programs
• City and State parking regulations and the issuance of citations
• Proper procedures for the maintenance of activities logs and reports
• General office procedures
SKILL TO:
• Use spreadsheets and word processing software packages
• Organize data and materials
• Prepare reports and documents
• Effectively utilize a Mobile Data Computer
ABLILITY TO:
• Prepare clear and concise written materials
• Correctly identify and interpret penal and vehicle codes applicable to the taking of
reports
• Enforce municipal codes and parking regulations
• Read and understand a variety of City and State cod,
• Prepare and present informational programs to small
• Learn to drive and operate effectively and safely the
emergency vehicles
• Learn street locations and physical layout of the City
• Demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude
• Learn the operating and mechanical principles of fire
• Work effectively as a member of a team
• Observe and retain details and incidents accurately
• Follow oral and written directions
s, policies, regulations
and large groups
full range of department
apparatus and equipment
• Maintain appropriate professional demeanor when dealing with irate members of
the public
• Explain codes and ordinances to merchants and other members of the public
• Enter and retrieve data from standard office computers using a windows
environment
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Learn and utilize new technology
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling,
bending, squatting, crouching in the performance of daily activities. The position also
requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in the preparation of
reports and using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, night,
and color vision in viewing crime scenes or evidence. The incumbent is frequently required
to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces. Incumbents work outdoors in all weather
conditions, around loud siren noise, moving vehicles, and around animals. This position may
require working around chemicals, pesticides, blood, and other potential toxic exposures.
Incumbents may be subjected to aggressive, injured and vicious animals, physical threats,
verbal abuse, and other stressful situations while enforcing parking and other municipal
ordinances. Hearing and speaking is required when interacting with the public and others
and to hear sirens. While performing job duties, the incumbent may be required to lift and
carry up to 50 pounds.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment
Possession of a Class B California driver's license may be required, depending on
assignment (Restricted to Operating Firefighting Equipment/Apparatus)
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