COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Job Description:

COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Long Beach Police Department currently has openings for the position of Community Program Technician. This is a part-time permanent position and a unique opportunity to join one of the nation’s finest and most diverse Police Departments.

This position performs a variety of non-hazardous support functions for the Long Beach Police Department, which include community outreach, interacting with the public on the phone and in person, along with clerical support for the department. Part-Time Community Program Technicians will be scheduled to work approximately 20-30 hours per week.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Outreach to the community regarding crime trends and safety tips.
• Surveillance video canvassing and retrieval.
• Assists Detectives with:
  • Provide case status updates to victims via telephone.
  • Prepare and send letter correspondence to victims, witnesses, and other parties as needed.
  • Review surveillance camera and BWC footage as needed to support investigations.
• Access confidential law enforcement databases and retrieve information as needed.
• Utilize internal computer systems to support investigations and community outreach, type and file reports.
• Obtain crime information from victims and witnesses.
• Assist with clerical duties.
• Package and wrap-up cases that do not require follow-up.
• Assist in reviewing PRA and PD Records requests (Final approval would sworn personnel).
• Assist in reviewing evidence destruction (Final approval would sworn personnel).
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years full-time professional experience providing technical support for the delivery of programs, activities, and services. College education in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and evenings.

*Required documents, such as transcripts must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to:
  
  • Learn, interpret, retain, and communicate technical and complex information, terminology, policies and procedures related to grant programs and compliance.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records and files.
  • Work independently and/or as part of a team.
  • Work effectively with a wide variety of people by consistently exercising tact, good judgment and a pro-active, problem-solving focused communication style.
  • Operate office equipment including computers, printers and copiers as well as the word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, database and program specific applications.
  • Type and enter data accurately.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on August 19, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 8/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$22.90 - $31.27 Hourly