Community worker [h1.location_city]

Salary : $54,347.00 - $66,059.00 Annually

Location : La Verne, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 26-4

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 8 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Join Our Team as a Community Engagement Officer

The Police Department is seeking a dedicated and community-focused individual to serve as a Community Engagement Officer. This professional staff, position plays a vital role in strengthening relationships between the Police Department and the community through outreach, education, events, and effective communication.

The Community Engagement Officer is a visible, proactive representative of the Police Department, responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing community engagement initiatives, public outreach, and communication strategies. The Community Engagement Officer fosters trust and collaboration between the Police Department and the public through education, events, and digital communication. Direction is provided by the Community Engagement Supervisor. Responsibilities include direct interaction with the public, coordination of outreach events, and support of department-wide engagement efforts.

Examples of Duties

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Represent the Police Department at community meetings, public events, and outreach functions.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and promoting public engagement programs such as National Night Out, Public Safety Open House, Citizen's Academy, and youth safety campaigns.
• Draft outreach materials and assist in planning and creation of content for social media and assist in maintaining the department's online presence under the direction of the Community Engagement Supervisor.
• Deliver presentations to schools, senior groups, and neighborhood organizations on crime prevention and public safety topics.
• Assist in the development and distribution of public information materials, press releases, and campaign messaging.
• Support crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles and conduct safety surveys as needed.
• Maintain logs, reports, calendars, and program documentation.
• Attend community functions during evenings and weekends as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is

qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

License or Certificate :

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS :

Physical activities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Employees in this classification may work in :

Supplemental Information

THE CITY

The City of La Verne strives to maintain a full range of efficient municipal services to preserve our hometown charm and quality of life while being responsive to the community's current and emerging needs. La Verne is a city of more than 30,000 residents and a well-balanced community with a good mix of residential, commercial, and industrial features. La Verne maintains a council-manager form of government. Residents in five districts elect their district council member to represent them and oversee a total annual budget of over $71 million. The five council members select a mayor amongst themselves. La Verne is a close-knit community that is home to many fine institutions and facilities which include the University of La Verne (founded in 1891), Brackett Field Airport, and public and private schools. As one of the more desirable communities in metropolitan Southern California, La Verne is a progressive city that has retained much of its small town charm. The City is interested in hiring an individual who exemplifies the values that make La Verne a safe, desirable, and engaged place to live.

SELECTION PROCESS

The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the position. Meeting the required minimum qualifications does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process. Those candidates whose experience and training most closely match the City's needs may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a combination of written exercise, panel interview, or other testing deemed appropriate.

Prior to hire, successful candidates will also be required to undergo a medical examination (including drug screen), and credit and criminal reviews. Appointments are subject to a 12-month probationary period.

Primary communication regarding applicant status relative to this recruitment will be by e-mail; applicants are solely responsible for monitoring their e-mail communication messages and systems. Applicants are solely responsible for informing the City of changes in contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, post office boxes, and telephone numbers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As required by state law, the City provides consideration for veterans who served during military actions. Eligible veterans should notify Personnel in writing at the time of application.

Under Federal law, employees must contribute 1.45% of their gross monthly earnings for Medicare coverage. The City will match the employee's contribution.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance to participate in this recruitment is needed, contact the Personnel Office.

The City recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical ability or condition, sexual orientation, gender, age, or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise.

The City of La Verne hires only United States citizens or lawfully authorized aliens.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without further notice.

New CalPERS members CalPERS Pension Reform Formula 2% @ 62 (Employee contribution 6.75%)

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Do you have two (2) years of experience in public-facing communication, law enforcement support, or community outreach?

02

Do you have experience working with youth, senior populations, or volunteer programs is desirable?

03

Do you have experience in drafting and managing social media content?

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Are you able to deliver presentations to schools, senior groups, and neighborhood organizations on crime prevention and public safety topics?

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Do you have experience in Law Enforcement?

Required Question