Public Safety Specialist

The City reserves the right to limit the applications considered to the first 100 applicants. This recruitment may close at any time; apply immediately.

Located in the gateway to the Los Angeles metropolis, the City of Paramount offers secure quality of life to its residents and a business‑friendly attitude that has created a growing retail and services sector, with a thriving downtown. Paramount’s government is stable, innovative, and financially conservative, and the City has continually invested in its infrastructure and emphasized code enforcement and assistance programs to help residents and businesses upgrade and maintain their properties.

For these reasons, the City has a distinctive appearance that appeals to current and potential residents. For its employees, Paramount offers a family‑friendly organization that places emphasis on lifework balance and flexibility. City leadership highly values the input and impact of each employee. Rather than work from the top‑down, Paramount chooses collaboration, fostering a professional, respectful, and fulfilling work environment.

The City of Paramount is operated by six departments:
Administrative Services;
Planning and Building;
Public Safety;
Public Works;
Community Services; and Finance. With an operating budget of $50.4 million, a population of 52,000, and covering 4.8 square miles, the City is dedicated to providing fiscally responsible services that maintain a vibrant community that is safe, healthy, and attractive. We value respect, ethical behaviors, adaptability, service excellence, and accountability. The City promotes innovation through teamwork and provides effective, inclusive, and transparent public information and engagement.

Under direction, plans, and supports Public Safety programs and trainings, which includes crime prevention, community outreach, and engagement, emergency management, neighborhood beautification, homeless support services, and other special events. Performs specialized clerical work; prepares standard and department‑specific documents; provides customer services on a variety of matters related to Public Safety; and performs other related duties as assigned.

An incumbent in this class receives direct supervision from the Community Preservation Manager. An incumbent in this class does not exercise supervision but may serve as a lead for Public Safety Assistants.

• Plans and supports a variety of Public Safety programs, trainings, and events.
• Conducts community outreach to businesses and community organizations for delivery of crime prevention and community enhancement programs.
• Conducts surveys, data collection, and other necessary research related to Public Safety programs.
• Works with Sheriff’s Department personnel to research and gather data and analysis on crime statistics and prepares reports regarding trends to identify program needs.
• Prepares and maintains informational documents and reports on neighborhood outreach activities, progress, and results.
• Prepares and presents oral presentations before special interest and citizen groups to disseminate information, answer questions, and generate support for Public Safety programs.
• Assists in developing and monitoring program and special event budgets.
• Provides support for crime prevention programs, including the organization of meetings, events, and other activities.
• Assists in the marketing of public safety programs and activities.
• Works with other city departments, partner agencies, schools, and community organizations to support participation and assistance as needed.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of public information and special awareness projects and events to promote Public Safety programs.
• Assists Public Safety Management with miscellaneous department projects, gathers and reports statistical data, and composes departmental letters and correspondence.
• Responds to customer inquiries, problems, and complaints in person or by telephone; screens calls, receives messages, and/or identifies customer requests; refers customers to appropriate persons regarding services, accounts, or other…