SNAP (Student Neighborhood Assistance Program)

Job Title

This is a continuous recruitment. The posting may close at any time without prior notice, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. The position will remain open until filled.

Job Summary

This is a part time, temporary position, with no benefits. This position is year-round. Individuals hired will be required to adhere to department grooming standards.

Work Schedule: Monday through Saturday from 7:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. Employees will generally work 3 shifts per week. Shifts rotate week to week. Employees work in teams of two (2). One staff meeting per month.

This position is opened until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Supervision

Supervision Received and Exercised: City of San Luis Obispo Police Department

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties and responsibilities:

• Responds to and investigates noise complaints in the residential neighborhoods
• Issue formal warnings for violations of SLMC 9.12.050
• Patrols residential parking districts during evening hours and issues citations for violations including but not limited to no residential permit, fire lanes, fire hydrants, blocking driveways/sidewalks, prohibited parking zones, disabled parking stalls, 2-hour zones and blocking bus stops.
• Maintains statistical data
• Completes data entry and clerical support related to noise and parking enforcement
• Completes tow tags for report abandoned vehicles
• Completes graffiti abatement as assigned by supervisor
• Assists with traffic control as directed by the Motor Sergeant
• Provides general assistance to the public
• Reports abandoned furniture in the public right-of-way for solid waste removal
• Reports suspicious activity when observed including but not limited to suspected DUI and suspected PC 647(f)
• Assists with training new personnel

Ability to:

• Work nights and weekends
• Learn City laws, rules and procedures related to SLMC 9.12 noise abatement and city and state parking regulations
• Learn the proper and regulated use of mobile data computers, parking enforcement handheld ticket machine and printer
• Learn police department codes for communication and properly and effectively use police radios
• Maintain strict confidentiality with police department information
• Learn the geography of the City
• Safely operate City vehicles
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms
• Tactfully and courteously interact with the public
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Typical Qualifications

Typical qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Must be enrolled at either California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta College, Hancock College or an accredited online university and be carrying a class load of nine or more units
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 at the time of application
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be free of misdemeanor or felony convictions. Misdemeanor citations may be excepted on a case-by-case basis

Possession and maintenance of: A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

This position will be required to complete the following before a final offer is made:

• Police Background Investigation
• Livescan Fingerprinting (DOJ & FBI)

Equal Opportunity & Language Access Notice

The City of San Luis Obispo values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to fostering a community where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion, and where everyone can thrive. Our job posting site is compatible with tools such as Google Translate, which applicants may use to view postings in their preferred language. Please note that all application materials and responses must be submitted in English, as English is the working language of the City.

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