Public Safety Officer; Part-time

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can serve the community? The City of Lynwood is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join the team!

This recruitment is being conducted to establish any future vacancies as they become available, and will be merged with any current qualified lists that may already be active.

*** ACCEPTING THE FIRST 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS***This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close anytime after the first review of applications or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The first review of applications will be on December 4, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

This is a non‑benefited, at‑will part‑time position. Temporary/seasonal/part‑time employment status does not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. Part‑time shifts may not exceed 20 hours per week, or 950 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Part‑time positions are "at‑will". There are no rights to employment and employment may end at any time with or without cause or advance notice.

Candidates may be required to work irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on‑call status. Working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Community Development Director.

Under the supervision of the Lead Public Safety Officer, as assigned, the incumbent performs a variety of duties across the divisions of Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement and Animal Control. Incumbents are assigned to all functions and may be required to work evenings and weekends.

Definition

Under supervision, performs a broad variety of field and support service duties in the community; serves as a field services liaison in assisting residents and businesses in developing and establishing public safety and anti‑crime programs; assists in code enforcement efforts; provides information on home and business security; identifies appropriate resource services; ensures timely resolution of complaints from the public; and attends community meetings as directed.

Examples of Duties

• Promotes and encourages the involvement of residents and businesses in establishing public safety programs in the community designed to provide a safer environment.
• Patrols assigned areas to observe and protect City and public property against vandalism, reporting criminal activity and other offenses.
• Recognizes potential problems and makes recommendations for their correction.
• Prepares reports, maintains complaint ledgers, files and other records of investigation; conducts community surveys; works cooperatively with City departments to expedite and resolve problems.
• Assists in code enforcement activities by observing and reporting suspected or obvious violations of zoning and other planning ordinances and taking appropriate action, ranging from issuing notices of violation and citations for non‑compliance and counseling individuals regarding abatement, nuisance, vandalism or other infractions.
• Verifies local businesses for proper licensing; attends neighborhood block watch meetings to develop and increase their efficiency by engaging in dialogue that produces ideas and/or recommendations that result in security from threat or danger.
• Serves as field services liaison to the community, establishing and maintaining an open communication between the City, community, resource organizations and law enforcement activities in the City.
• Participates in required staff meetings, community meetings and in‑service training.

Definition

Under supervision, patrols areas of the City, enforces parking regulations and issues citations; arranges for the removal of abandoned vehicles from City streets; maintains a variety of records; and performs other job‑related work as required.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols the City in a motor vehicle or on foot, enforces parking regulations and issues citations as appropriate,…