Community Services Officer

City of Culver City, CA
Culver City, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
  • Salary: $44,096.00 - $48,734.40 Annually USD
  • Community and Economic Development
  • Job Description

    THE CITY

    Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall budget of approximately $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services, including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

    THE DEPARTMENT:
    The
    Police Department has a complement of just over 100 sworn and 48 civilian personnel serving a residential population of 40,000 and an estimated daily commercial population of over 200,000

    THE POSITION

    Community Services Officer
    (Regular Part-Time, Benefited)


    * Applications will be accepted beginning at 8:30 am, Tuesday, July 22, 2025
    Only the first 75 applications submitted will be considered.
    Please note that the job posting may close without prior notice.


    This non-sworn position assists with non-hazardous police activities. As assigned, investigates minor incidents such as petty theft, lost and found property, missing persons, property damage, traffic accidents, City ordinance violations, and abandoned vehicles; engages in routine activities such as ordering supplies, conducting data searches, informing victims of case status, and serving subpoenas; participates in routine crime prevention tasks; assists with traffic and crowd control and enforces parking regulations; prepares clear and accurate reports; performs other police support work such as public desks and phones, fingerprinting, various jail duties and clerical tasks, and collects and counts money received from parking meters. Performs other related duties.

    Schedule:

    Regular part-time position working approximately 35 hours per week. Schedules may vary depending on the needs of the department.


    Minimum Requirements:
    Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability would be: A high school diploma or equivalent.

    Licenses and Certificates:

    Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

    EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

    Suitability for position will be evaluated by an application review. This evaluation will be qualifying. Those deemed qualified will be invited to the Oral Appraisal Interview. The Oral Appraisal Interview will evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications.

    Selected candidates must successfully complete the following:

    • Polygraph and background investigation, and
    • Psychological screening and medical examination.


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

    Conditions of Employment:
    • Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from the DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
    • Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
    • E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.

    The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

    The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

    This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

    Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
    https://www.culvercity.org/jobs

    *Refer to the ‘Salary and Benefits’ tab to view the current Benefit Summary Guide
    *Refer to the ‘Rules and Resources’ tab for the applicable MOU

    Closing Date/Time: 7/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Culver City
    • City of Culver City

    The City of Culver City, with a population of 40,000, is eight miles from Downtown Los Angeles and five miles from the Pacific Ocean, near the intersection of the Santa Monica and San Diego Freeways. A Charter City which incorporated in 1917, Culver City has a Council/CAO form of government and provides a full range of municipal services. The City has almost 650 employees and a current annual operating budget of $106 million.The City prides itself in having stable, delightful neighborhoods with numerous parks, excellent schools and a diversified economic base. Deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, the City is home to major movie studios and post-production houses. In addition, traditional manufacturing, strong retail and an active health care industry support the diversified portfolio. With one of the State's most successful redevelopment agencies in place, the City has been able make great improvements in recent years.

     

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