Resolution No. 6622186
RESOLUTION NO. 6622
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
ACTING AS EX- OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT, REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION OF
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER AND RECLASSIFYING TO FULL -TIME AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6455 TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER TO THE CYPRESS EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WHEREAS, the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Cypress require
that amendments or revisions to the Position Classification Plan be approved by
Resolution of the City Council, and as acting as ex- officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District; and
WHEREAS, the class specification for Community Outreach Officer shall be
amended and that the position be reclassified to full -time and added to the Cypress
Employees' Association (CEA) Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, the City met and conferred with the CEA and the CEA had no
objections to the effects of adding the classification of Community Outreach Officer to
the bargaining group; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the salary range for the position shall be
as follows:
POSITION
A
SALARY RANGE (Per Month /Hr)
B
C
D
E
Community Outreach
$4,376
$4,597
$4,825
$5,066
$5,319
Officer
25.2462
26.5212
27.8365
29.2269
30.6865
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress, and acting as the ex- officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, does hereby adopt the revised class specification for Community Outreach
Officer and thereby amending the Cypress Employees' Association Memorandum of
Understanding.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress, and acting
as ex- officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, at a regular
meeting held on the 12th day of June, 2017.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
AYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, DENISE BASHAM, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City
Council held on the 12th day of June, 2017, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Yarc, Peat, and Morales
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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CITY OF CYPRESS PREPARED: May 18, 2017
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: June 12, 2017
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER
Police Department
FLSA Designation: Non - Exempt
DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of a Police Sergeant or other police management staff, plan,
promote and coordinate the Positive Actions thru Character Education (P.A.C.E.)
program and other community outreach programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Implement, plan and develop comprehensive instruction and marketing, special events
and departmental promotion for the P.A.C.E program. This includes developing
brochures, newsletters and promotional flyers, maintaining social media content, and
issuing press releases.
Plan, coordinate and organize special community events as they relate to community
outreach.
Meet with public groups, clubs and organizations to promote P.A.C.E, activities and
various programs that encourage community participation.
Act as a liaison between the Police Department and school district staff, local
neighborhoods, business members and /or the media.
Prepare written reports and correspondence and conduct oral presentations.
Assist in budget preparation.
May conduct research on crime trends and assist with and /or coordinate various crime
prevention activities.
May work with and /or coordinate activities of the Department's Volunteer in Policing
(VIP) Program.
May conduct background investigations on VIP applicants.
May assist or serve as the media relations officer.
Perform other related duties as required.
Expectations: Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work
cooperatively with City staff, elected officials, other agencies and the community; deliver
outstanding internal and external customer service; communicate effectively, orally and
in writing, with the public and fellow employees; solve problems and support the City's
mission, policy, goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Techniques required to educate elementary school students; current
trends in internet safety, social media and prevention programs in the following areas:
peer pressure, bullying, violence and drug abuse.
Ability to: Independently plan, coordinate and organize the principles of the P.A.C.E.
program; work with children from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and handle
classroom situations with fairness and patience; establish and maintain effective
working relationships with co- workers, school district staff, business members and the
community, which will include elementary school students and potentially other grade
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levels in the future; develop and maintain harmonious public relations; understand
administrative policies and procedures and work within them; work with a variety of
software programs; safely coordinate community outreach programs.
Experience and Education: A high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by
courses from an accredited college /university in Criminal Justice, Early Childhood
Education, Sociology or a related field and experience working for a law enforcement
agency. An Associate's degree in a related field is highly desirable.
License /Certification: Possess and maintain a valid California driver license.
PHYSICAL TASKS REQUIRED AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS for all
positions include, but are not limited to, the following: Ability to: Perform various tasks
for extended periods of time requiring physical static and dynamic strength, stamina,
dexterity and endurance, flexibility and speed of limb movement, whole body
coordination and equilibrium, finger dexterity, near and far vision acuity, peripheral
vision, and hearing which includes standing, walking, extending a leg or arm, twisting,
bending, sitting, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting and carrying approximately twenty -five
(25) pounds in weight, feeling; hearing and speaking, read and write instructions,
reports, logs, and observe program activities. Exposure to: direct sunlight, heat,
humidity, rain, wind, and cold while working outdoors; low to moderate noise levels from
program participant activities, including related equipment; and infectious childhood
diseases.
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