Homeless and Community Safety Liaison - Community Safety

Job Description

Job Description

Closing Date : Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at 9 : 00PM(PST) OR When 150 Applications Are ReceivedPosition : Homeless and Community Services Liaison

Department : Lancaster Police Department Hourly Range : $27.47 - $53.79 Classification : TemporaryNon-Exempt – Overtime EligibleGeneral Summary :

The Homeless and Community Safety Liaison bridges law enforcement and the community to address homelessness-related concerns, public safety, and abatement efforts. This role focuses on outreach, conflict resolution, and connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with available resources. Working closely with law enforcement, the liaisons role is to identify and mitigate public safety risks, coordinate homeless abatement initiatives, and fosters positive relationships between the unhoused population, police, and the community.

This position requires open availability, including nights, weekends, and special city events.

Comprehensive Background Investigation :

Selected candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation to ensure suitability for the position. This process includes, but is not limited to, a review of employment history, criminal records, references, and other relevant factors. A designated background investigator will conduct in-depth assessments to verify qualifications, integrity, and overall fitness for the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Security for City contractors

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor

Required Skills :

Minimum Qualifications

Core Competencies :

Guiding Principles

Essential Physical Requirements :

Environmental Factors :

Essential Cognitive Functions :

Disaster Service Worker

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign

duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov / fair -chance-act / .