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Base Pay Range $83,191.26/yr – $96,906.78/yr Benefits of Working for Berkeley Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. It is a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and it is home to over 50 parks, a top‑ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay. As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high‑caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally‑sound and culturally‑rich city. Job Opportunity Community Service Officer (CSO) in the Berkeley Police Department! In this role, you will perform a wide range of duties, both in office support and in the field, to support various police functions. Assignments may include field services, jail facilities, property control, community services, crime scene, or traffic control. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school and two years of progressively responsible work experience involving public contact and utilizing in‑person, telephone, and/or written communication skills. Previous volunteer or paid experience in law enforcement, emergency medical services, military service, probation, counseling or similar work requiring extensive public contact is desirable. Other Requirements Must successfully complete a psychiatric evaluation and a Police Department background investigation and medical evaluation. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to work evening, graveyard, weekend, and holiday shifts for the 24‑hour/day operational schedule. Must be able to obtain required Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification such as the Community Service Officer Academy, Jail Correction Course, which are conducted or recognized by the Berkeley Police Department, and accept and apply the principles learned in training. Must be physically able to perform the work, including lifting heavy objects and controlling violent individuals, and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities for the successful completion of duties assigned to the position. Application Process Applications must be received by October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application with responses to any supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio‑format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. Exam Process Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date). Competitive review of Supplemental question screening. Written Exam (multiple choice and writing exercise) & performance (Physical Agility Test) Exam held on same day Saturday, December 13, 2025. Pre‑Employment Process Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. Safety Coordinator (Fall 2025/Spring 2026) San Francisco, CA $68,000.00‑$95,000.00 1 month ago #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Berkeley

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