Extended Part-time Public Safety Assistant - Parking Enforcement

City of Irvine, CA
$24.64 - $38.76 Hourly
United States, California, Irvine
1 Civic Center Plaza (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2025
Description Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine. This position is Extended Part-time with a schedule requirement of 32 hours per week. The City of Irvine seeks a passionate and motivated individual for the Extended Part-Time Public Safety Assistant - Parking Enforcement position. This particular position will perform a wide variety of non-sworn, support tasks for the Traffic Division of the Public Safety Department. The primary duties of the Public Safety Assistant assigned to Parking Enforcement include: Answering calls for service. Marking, warning and towing abandoned vehicles. Issuing parking citations. Acting as a School Crossing Guard as needed. Assisting with directing traffic and road closures at traffic collisions and crime scenes. Duties also include providing excellent customer service and conflict resolution. During training, Parking Enforcement Officers must be available to train assigned days with a trainer during the hours of 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Once training is complete, shifts are assigned based upon seniority and each parking enforcement officer will work 3-4 days per week. Find additional information in the Public Safety Assistant - EPT job description. The classification of Public Safety Assistant is used throughout the Irvine Police Department in a number of roles and divisions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed in the job description are dependent upon the assigned division and may or may not apply to the specific position listed in the title of this job bulletin. All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Associate's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or related field with at least one year experience in law enforcement activities, community service, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Requires a valid California drivers' license. Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain certification in first aid and CPR. Supplemental Information The City Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime. Your Team The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, DARE, School Resource Officer, K-9s, Traffic Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, General Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Special Investigation (vice & narcotics), and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). Irvine is committed to a full community oriented policing concept that interfaces closely with all segments of the community. The Process The selection process will include an interview and will involve a background investigation prior to appointment. All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. Information about this process may be found at our Police Department Employment page. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.