City of Commerce · 1 month ago
PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER
Commerce, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCity of Commerce is seeking a Public Safety Manager to oversee non-sworn public safety operations. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating public safety programs, crime prevention, and emergency management, while also supervising personnel and liaising with external agencies.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Direct and mange the day-to-day activities of the City's Public Safety Division including community safety, neighborhood watch, animal control, parking enforcement, and crossing guard services
Participates in reviewing and updating the City's Public Safety policies and procedures; reviews and approves safety related regulations required for inclusion in the City's Enforcement Program and coordinates related response efforts with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
Develops, administers, and monitors the Public Safety, Animal Control, Crossing Guard, ComCat Volunteer Program and Neighborhood Watch Coordinator's programs and budgets; prepares and submits grant applications; administers grant funding and maintains compliance with grant reporting requirements
Evaluates and determines requirements for Public Safety equipment, supplies, and special materials; reviews and approves purchase requisitions; negotiates with vendors regarding equipment pricing
Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; coordinates and/or delivers employee training; researches and develops training materials
Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
Coordinates and conducts administrative, legal, and personnel studies; compiles and analyzes data; prepares reports and provides recommendations regarding Public Safety programs and services
Serves as a Public Safety liaison with other City departments; presents and/or explains the scope of public safety functions, guidelines, and limits of responsibility
Coordinates with other City departments regarding program research; communicates the impact of new programs and/or City ordinances on individual department/City operations
Promotes, organizes and facilitates Public Safety programs within the community; develops and maintains relationships with community organizations, citizen/senior groups, and local businesses
Communicates and/or meets with the public to address complaints and safety issues; monitors and ensures appropriate follow up on public concerns; designs and develops informational materials and videotapes used to educate the public regarding public safety including press releases and newspaper articles and City's Cable TV channel
Administers the City's Parking Citation Program; coordinates program activities with the parking administration contractor; reviews and evaluates disputed parking citations
Develops parking citation reports as required by the City Manager and City Council; proposes ordinances for inclusion in the City's Enforcement Program
Serves as a Public Safety liaison with the Traffic and Community Services Commission; coordinates and conducts commission meetings upon request
Liaises with law enforcement personnel regarding crime prevention matters; assists in coordinating City facilities/resources used in major crime prevention and suppression activities; acts as a City liaison and assists victims in obtaining restitution for criminal acts
Attends and participates in various meetings pertaining to Public Safety operations and services
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, police science, or a closely related field
Five (5) years of experience in a sworn or civilian public safety agency, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity
Must possess a valid California driver's license and safe driving record
Ability to obtain PC832 Certification on or before completion of probationary period
Ability to obtain 1st Responders Emergency Certification on or before completion on probationary period
Preferred
Prior law enforcement experience or experience with emergency management is desirable
Benefits
City paid Medical up to a cap; 100% Dental and Vision, and EAP benefits for employee and dependents
Generous Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Flexible Leave, Holiday including Birthday Holiday
Administrative leave: 80 hours per year
Annual City paid comprehensive 'Whole person Examination' from Scripps
Optional Cell Phone Stipend/Reimbursement (up to $80 per month)
The CIty provides a monthly stipend of $500 for Car Allowance.
The City shall contribute $25 per pay period to employee's deferred compensation plan in addition to matching the employee's contribution in an amount not to exceed 3% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period
Pre Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Severance Pay
Group Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance policy equal to annual salary up to $150,000.
Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Retirement Benefit Effective July 1, 2013, NEW CalPERS employee members will commence paying an employee contribution of 7.75%. A new employee who is not a member of CalPERS or is a former CalPERS member who has been out of CalPERS for six (6) months or more will be eligible to enroll in the City’s 2% @ 62 Defined Benefit Pension Plan. Effective July 1, 2014 'Classic' CalPERS employee members will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 55 CalPERS Retirement formula and will contribute a 7% employee contribution towards CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Company
City of Commerce
Commerce is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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