PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER

First Application Review Thursday, March 13, 2025 The City of Carson is excited to welcome experienced candidates for the position of Public Safety Services Manager. This vital role is at the heart of our community, overseeing all public safety personnel within the City's Public Safety Division. As a key liaison, you will manage the City's interactions with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and LA County Fire Department. Your expertise will be invaluable in responding to the needs of our residents, businesses, and visitors on matters of public safety, including parking control and code enforcement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence at the following core competencies: Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish common goals. Relationship Building: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships. Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability. Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job. Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries. Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability. Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information. Job Summary: Under direction of the Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management or designee, manages, organizes, and supervises public safety programs and services. The Public Safety Manager collaborates with internal departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders to develop and maintain effective safety measures and programs that promote the well-being of the community. This position assigns and reviews the work of staff engaged in the enforcement of municipal and regulatory codes and ordinances by overseeing the City's Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement, and Engagement Officer (homeless outreach) divisions. Manage and supervise Code Enforcement Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers, and Engagement Officers in the enforcement of the Municipal Code/City Charter and all City Ordinances. Oversee the maintenance of the CCTV camera and access control system at city facilities and parks. Conduct investigations of unlawful activities on city property by use of CCTV camera footage, access control, etc. Oversee unusual, special and new inspection requirements with City departments and outside agencies. Ensure all inspections are conducted pursuant to right-of-entry procedures and due process of law. Compile statistics on activities and write reports. Supervise and patrol areas of the City in the enforcement of all parking laws and regulations. Analyze public safety data and trends to inform decision-making and recommend strategic improvements. Prepare Council agenda items. Write performance evaluations and discipline subordinates. Maintain close liaison with the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and other public agencies. Monitor the L.A. County Sheriff's contract and other contracts as required. Participate as a key member and leader on the City's emergency response team. Assist in all matters relating to disaster and emergency preparedness for the city and the community. Explain and interpret municipal ordinances and other regulations. Prepare complaints and cases for court prosecution. Hold office conferences with violators of the municipal and zoning codes. Provide training for enforcement and other staff. Support the Director in preparing and managing the department's budget. Perform related duties as required. Qualification Guidelines: A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows: Education and Experience: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in a related field required. Four (4) years of full-time paid experience in code enforcement, parking enforcement, or related public safety activity. Three (3) years of full-time paid supervisory experience is required. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Employee in this classification will be enrolled in the DMV Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record. Possession of a valid Certified Code Enforcement Officer Certificate is required within one year of employment. Possession of a valid PC 832 (Arrest Course Certificate) is required within one year of employment. Knowledge of: Modern principles of investigation and inspection, City ordinances, Municipal Code/City Charter, State and Federal laws, record keeping practices, principles of management, supervision, and administration, public relations methods and practices, drone operation and usage as it relates to required codes, laws relating to arrest, search and seizure, and knowledge of site visit report writing and NPDES inspection practices. Skill and Ability to: Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, understand and apply ordinances, laws and regulations to a variety of situations, establish and maintain effective working relationships, manage and supervise others in a professional manner, perform law enforcement duties and responsibilities in a calm and professional manner, and provide NPDES education to non-compliant businesses. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally perform work which is primarily sedentary and is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be required to work weekends and/or holidays. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the selection process which will consist of an oral examination. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules. OTHER INFORMATION: The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. APPOINTMENT: Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath. IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES: Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-10