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About the City The City of Hermosa Beach is a 1.43 square mile, general law City with a population of 19,474. The City is located 22 miles from the Los Angeles Civic Center and 5 miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport, at the heart of the “South Bay” region. The five-member City Council is elected at large. One member of the City Council serves as Mayor on a rotating basis. In addition to the City Council, the City Clerk and City Treasurer are elected to office. The City has a budget of $63 million and approximately 130 full time staff members. About the Department The Hermosa Beach Police Department is a full-service organization committed to high quality service to the residents of Hermosa Beach. Each member of the organization is critical to the fulfillment of the law enforcement mission. The Police Department consists of 36 sworn officers and 24 civilian personnel. In addition to the Patrol Bureau, there are the specialized units of Detectives, Motors, Backgrounds and Training. Selection to specialized assignments is based upon a staff member’s knowledge, interest, and ability. The Department offers the 3/12 work schedule for patrol officers and the 4/10 schedule for many of the specialized assignments. The Department is very active in providing advanced officer training to encourage career development. The City sponsors a number of special events throughout the year providing many opportunities for extra detail assignments. The Department enjoys a very good relationship with and the confidence of the residential and business community due to quick response times and efforts to solve problems. The Department is looking for outstanding, service-oriented candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the community to join the team as Police Officers. Examples of Duties Under direction, a Police Officer patrols an assigned area and is responsible for the preservation of peace and the prevention of crime by observing and investigating circumstances that are potential threats to the public safety. Some of the typical duties are: responds to traffic accidents; handles complaints; makes arrests; conducts preliminary investigations; issues citations; prepares evidence and testifies in court; and performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Lateral Entry: Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate*. Must be currently employed by a law enforcement agency.  Pre-Service: Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy*. *A photocopy of the certificate must be attached to the Application for Employment. Compensation and Benefits The following salary and benefits are offered for this position: Salary Range: $54,912 annually at Recruit level, up to a maximum of $110,167 per year at the Police Officer level. Uniform Allowance: $772 per year Insurance: While in the capacity of a Police Officer Recruit, the City provides medical insurance for the staff member only. Upon appointment as a Police Officer, the City pays up to $1,931.04 per month toward medical insurance. The City pays up to $226.30 toward the cost of dental insurance coverage for the staff member and eligible dependents. The City offers a vision insurance plan but does not contribute to the monthly cost. Term Life Insurance: The City also provides a life insurance policy in the amount of $60,000. Other benefits include: Educational incentive, uniform allowance, and specialty assignment premiums. Retirement: California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. The City does not participate in Social Security but does participate in Medicare, which requires a 1.45% contribution by both the staff member and the City. Leave: After appointment to the position of Police Officer, 176 hours per year of Sick Leave; 96 hours of Vacation per year, increasing with longevity. In lieu of holidays, Officers assigned to Patrol receive 112 hours of "Holiday Comp. Time" annually. Longevity pay: An additional 5% compensation above base monthly salary upon commencement of the 5th year; 10th year; 15th year; and 20th year up to a total 20% compensation. Probationary period: A probationary period of one year (12 months) must be satisfactorily completed prior to permanent appointment. The probationary period may be extended an additional 6 months at the discretion of the Police Chief. To Be Considered Applicants must complete a City Application form which may be obtained at the City of Hermosa Beach Personnel Department, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 203, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 or online at www.hermosabch.org. City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applications may be hand delivered, mailed via U.S. mail or emailed to HR@hermosabch.org.

About the City The City of Hermosa Beach is a 1.43 square mile, general law City with a population of 19,474. The City is located 22 miles from the Los Angeles Civic Center and 5 miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport, at the heart of the “South Bay” region. The five-member City Council is elected at large. One member of the City Council serves as Mayor on a rotating basis. In addition to the City Council, the City Clerk and City Treasurer are elected to office. The City has a budget of $63 million and approximately 130 full time staff members. About the Department The Hermosa Beach Police Department is a full-service organization committed to high quality service to the residents of Hermosa Beach. Each member of the organization is critical to the fulfillment of the law enforcement mission. The Police Department consists of 36 sworn officers and 24 civilian personnel. In addition to the Patrol Bureau, there are the specialized units of Detectives, Motors, Backgrounds and Training. Selection to specialized assignments is based upon a staff member’s knowledge, interest, and ability. The Department offers the 3/12 work schedule for patrol officers and the 4/10 schedule for many of the specialized assignments. The Department is very active in providing advanced officer training to encourage career development. The City sponsors a number of special events throughout the year providing many opportunities for extra detail assignments. The Department enjoys a very good relationship with and the confidence of the residential and business community due to quick response times and efforts to solve problems. The Department is looking for outstanding, service-oriented candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the community to join the team as Police Officers. Examples of Duties A Police Officer Recruit is a non-sworn staff member in a training position. Successful candidates are appointed to a temporary position of Police Officer Recruit while attending a P.O.S.T certified basic police academy. Such staff members are expected to successfully complete all requirements leading to graduation from the police academy and perform related work as assigned. While at the academy, they receive rigorous academic and physical training in many diverse areas of law enforcement. Upon graduation from the academy, a Recruit will be promoted to the position of probationary Police Officer. Newly appointed Police Officers will begin a field training program during which time they will receive on the job training in narcotics, arrest procedures, investigations, report writing and many other related assignments. Upon completion of the training program, the new staff members will then begin a 12-month probationary period. The probationary period may be extended an additional six months at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Qualifications Twenty and one-half (20 1/2) years of age United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen High School graduate or equivalent Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License Compensation and Benefits The following salary and benefits are offered for this position: Salary Range: $54,912 annually at Recruit level, up to a maximum of $110,167 per year at the Police Officer level. Insurance: While in the capacity of a Police Officer Recruit, the City provides medical insurance for the staff member only. Upon appointment as a Police Officer, the City pays up to $1,931.04 per month toward medical insurance. The City pays up to $226.30 toward the cost of dental insurance coverage for the staff member and eligible dependents. The City offers a vision insurance plan but does not contribute to the monthly cost. Term Life Insurance: The City also provides a life insurance policy in the amount of $60,000. Other benefits include: Educational incentive, uniform allowance, and specialty assignment premiums. Retirement: California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. The City does not participate in Social Security but does participate in Medicare, which requires a 1.45% contribution by both the staff member and the City. Leave: After appointment to the position of Police Officer, 176 hours per year of Sick Leave; 96 hours of Vacation per year, increasing with longevity. In lieu of holidays, Officers assigned to Patrol receive 112 hours of "Holiday Comp. Time" annually. To Be Considered Applicants must complete a City Application form which may be obtained at the City of Hermosa Beach Personnel Department, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 203, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 or online at www.hermosabch.org. City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applications may be hand delivered, mailed via U.S. mail or emailed to HR@hermosabch.org.

THE COMMUNITY Hermosa Beach is the small town others aspire to be. A beautiful beach, eclectic neighborhoods, unique commercial districts, and welcoming gateways create an unrivaled coastal destination. The City has effectively balanced the small town, beach culture with its enviable position as a regional and statewide coastal destination. The City is committed to protecting coastal resources and takes a practical, fiscally responsible approach to reducing its environmental footprint. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, Hermosa Beach is the heart of the “South Bay” region and plays host to a number of high-profile community events such as summer concerts, street fairs, and sporting events for beach volleyball, tennis and more. Due to the number of events and attraction of a large visitor population, the City operates in many ways like a larger city. During the 2017–18 fiscal year, beach attendance ranged from a low of 84,900 in February 2018 to a high of 750,000 in July 2017, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division. This beautiful city situated on the Pacific Ocean has many amenities—hotels, motels, a youth hostel, plentiful parks, is home to the famous Hermosa Beach Pier, and is within a short commute of many of the largest and best-known names in corporate America in the aerospace, tech, industrial, service, and financial fields. The Hermosa Beach City School District, consistently recognized as a California Distinguished School, offers a high-quality education to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, while high schoolers attend Mira Costa or Redondo Union High Schools in neighboring cities. THE GOVERNMENT The City of Hermosa Beach was incorporated on January 14, 1907 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the five-member City Council who are elected at large on a non-partisan basis. Councilmembers serve four-year, staggered terms, with an election every two years and each Councilmember serving a rotation as Mayor. The City Council is responsible for appointing a City Manager to direct the day-to-day operations of the City, which include Community Development, Community Resources, Finance, Human Resources, Police, and Public Works Departments. The City offers a full range of municipal services including police, fire protection (provided by Los Angeles County since December 30, 2017), community development (planning and zoning), cultural, recreation and parks, maintenance and construction of public improvements, parking and animal control, and general administration. The City has an annual budget of $63 million and approximately 130 full-time staff members. THE POSITION The position of Deputy City Manager (DCM) was recently created to help the City Manager and her Executive Team realize their commitment for delivering excellent service to the community. Functioning somewhat like a chief of staff, the DCM will enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities that are both internally and externally focused. Representative duties include: Supporting daily operations Backing City departments on major initiatives Developing Citywide policies, procedures and programs Leading community engagement efforts Providing support to the City Council Serving as Acting City Manager when the need arises THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The City of Hermosa Beach is an exciting and vibrant place to work where one can make an immediate positive impact on the quality of life for the community. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned manager with a proven track record of organizational success in municipal management. This person will take the time to listen to others, resolve conflicts, and instill consistency in the day-to-day operations of the organization. The selected candidate will have outstanding leadership, communications, collaboration, and strategic analysis skills to address the following top priorities: Development of the Team—the Deputy City Manager will work with the Executive Team to foster an environment of stability, transparency and open communication. Process Improvement—the Deputy City Manager will help the Executive Team implement business savvy processes to improve internal systems and protocols, maximize resources, and produce high quality projects. Executive Team—the Deputy City Manager will be an integral part of the City Manager’s Executive Team, participating and collaborating with the team and representing the City in a professional, well-informed, and confident manner. The DCM will be well prepared for presentations to the City Council and community groups. This person will also take the time to learn and understand the history of the City and how it affects the community’s values and desires. Collaborative and Communicative Leadership—the Deputy City Manager will be a visible and motivational leader who nurtures the City’s hard-working staff and inspires them to raise the level of their performance while being tranquil and improving morale. Operations—the Deputy City Manager will have high energy and enthusiasm to improve day-to-day operations in a challenging fast-paced public setting, effectively managing community relations by taking the time to present projects, challenges and successes in a well thought-out manner. The ideal candidate will be an engaged and innovative leader. This individual will be flexible, composed under pressure and able to make tough decisions when needed. The selected candidate will be personable, have a sense of humor, and thrive in a close-knit team that is proud of the community it serves. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance such as a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administrator or a related field; and five years of top or executive management in a comparably complex organization. Candidates should have a proven track record in organizational development, business process streamlining, project management, strategic planning, and community engagement. Familiarity with the unique challenges and constraints of coastal communities and built-out cities focused on revitalization and renovation will be an asset. This position is open to individuals with public or private sector experience.

The Department We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join the City of Hermosa Beach team on a part-time, temporary basis as a Digital Communications Intern. This position will be a part of the City Manager’s Office which is committed to high quality service to the residents and visitors of Hermosa Beach through the use of strong project management skills, great interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to community engagement and collaboration. The Position The Digital Communications Intern provides support on a variety of communications tasks and initiatives led by the City Manager’s Office. The Intern will assist with the scheduling, research, coordination, and preparation of outreach materials, surveys, project updates, graphics, and content for a variety of projects that include the following platforms: E-Newsletter and E-Notify Systems Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, NextDoor, and LinkedIn accounts City Website SpeakUp Hermosa Organizing and maintaining marketing and communication assets including guidelines, logos, contact databases and photo libraries and monitoring and tracking of ongoing effectiveness of the use of these platforms will also be a key duty of this position. Specific tasks and project assignments will be determined based on project needs and alignment of intern interest/expertise. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have the following: Ability to accept instruction and evaluation; Self-starter, dependable, diligent, amenable to performing elementary tasks to advance project goals; Ability to complete assignments independently, accurately, and on time; Excellent organizational skills and ability to demonstrate attention to detail; Understanding of marketing methods, tools and processes including brand guidelines and identities, grassroots and/or digital tactics; Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; Ability to compose, type, and proofread a variety of complex material; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on teams; Experience using Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Experience using graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS. Qualifications Current enrollment in an accredited university (proof of completion of 90 quarter units or 60 semester units required) completing studies in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Graphic Design, Public Administration, or a closely related field; A valid California Class C Driver License; Willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.