City of Claremont

Meet Pria, the newest member of the Claremont Police Department’s K9 Unit! Pria is a three-year-old yellow English Labrador. She is a Support Services K9 trained to detect and aid those in a mental health crisis and will be used to aid in victim interviews, aid in critical incidents, help with Police Officer and staff mental wellness, aid citizens during any time of crisis, and more. Pria’s handler is Corporal Chariya Chilson, who has been with CPD for 9 years. Pria loves water, her toys, hugs, and especially pets. She is AKC Good Citizen certified and is eager to start her new career at the Claremont Police Department! Thank you to the Claremont Police Foundation and their generous donors who enabled CPD to add a second K9 to the department.

Be a part of our team! We are hiring three part-time Program Specialists in our Recreation and Human Services Department to assist in our Youth Programs Division, Recreation Division, and with Special Needs and Inclusive Programming. The Program Specialist assigned to Youth Programs will coordinate lunchtime and after-school activities, supervise participants, staff, and contract workers, and interact with City and School officials.  The Program Specialist assigned to the Recreation Division will oversee athletic field reservations, assist with the Youth Sports Committee, provide administrative support to the Division supervisor, perform clerical duties, monitor athletic facility usage, and oversee the City’s three seasonal wading pools. The Program Specialist assigned to Special Needs and Inclusive Programming will be responsible for the development and expansion of the Recreation and Human Services Department’s special needs programming. The recruitment closes on July 29. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gkEB4FYx. #youthprograms #recreation #specialneeds #inclusiveprogramming #recruitment

Be a part of our team! We are hiring a full-time Recreation and Human Services Coordinator in our Youth Programs Division. The Recreation and Human Services Coordinator plans, develops, organizes, and implements a variety of programming, special events, and other related activities for the Youth Activity Center (serving high school-aged students), T.R.A.C.K.S. Activity Center (serving middle school-age students), and Camp Claremont (serving K-6 students).  The recruitment closes on July 16. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gkEB4FYx. #recreation #youthprograms #recruitment

July is Park and Recreation Month! Created by the National Recreation and Park Association, Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the essential and powerful role local park and recreation professionals play in building stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient communities nationwide. This month, we celebrate the vital role that Claremont’s Recreation and Human Services staff plays in bringing people together, providing essential services, and fostering the growth of our community. From youth programs to senior programs to planning special events and overseeing the daily operations of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, our Recreation and Human Services staff makes residents’ lives better through high-quality programs and services. Thank you for all you do!  #NRPA #parks #recreation

Be a part of our team! We are hiring a full-time Associate Engineer in our Community Development Department. The Associate Engineer will be responsible for performing high-profile/complex development reviews, engineering plan checks, infrastructure design, contract and project management of public works projects, and field support. The recruitment is open until filled, with a first review of applications on June 27. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gkEB4FYx. #engineer #communitydevelopment #recruitment

Be a part of our team! We are hiring a part-time Administrative Intern in our Administrative Services Department. The Administrative Services Department consists of the City Manager’s Office, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Information, City Clerk’s Office, and Information Technology. Administrative Interns are entry-level positions for current college students or recent college graduates, preferably with a minimum of one year of paid or unpaid experience in the public sector and an interest in pursuing a career in public administration. The recruitment closes on July 1. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gkEB4FYx. #intern #administration #recruitment

Be a part of our team! We are hiring full-time Maintenance Craftsworkers in our Community Services Department. We are looking for three highly energetic and motivated self-starters to perform a variety of tasks for the Department's Maintenance Division. The Maintenance Craftsworker I performs a variety of maintenance tasks related to buildings/facilities, sewer/storm drain, and streets/concrete/asphalt. The position also operates vehicles and various types of equipment for the Community Services Department's Maintenance division. The recruitment closes on July 1. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gkEB4FYx. #maintenance #communityservices #recruitment

Be a part of our team! We are hiring a full-time Assistant Engineer in our Community Development Department. The Assistant Engineer will assist in implementing development reviews, engineering plan checks, infrastructure design, and field support. The recruitment closes on June 18. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gkEB4FYx. #engineer #communitydevelopment #recruitment

Meet Buzz! Robert "Buzz" Ewing is a Lieutenant with the Claremont Police Department and has worked for the City since 2005. He began his career in law enforcement as a Game Warden with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in 1999 and then worked as a Police Officer for the Calistoga Police Department in Napa County from 2001 – 2005. Buzz is currently assigned as the Support Services Supervisor and oversees the Records, Dispatch, and Jail Bureaus. He has worked a variety of assignments at the Police Department, including Officer, Corporal, Field Training Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Services Bureau Sergeant, Problem-Oriented Policing Team Sergeant, and Lieutenant assigned as a Watch Commander. In his free time, Buzz can be found poolside at his children’s water polo games. His son plays for a local Division 1 college and his daughter plays on her high school Varsity water polo team. He loves spending time with his family and friends and enjoys fishing in both fresh and saltwater as much as possible. Buzz says, “My favorite thing about working for the City of Claremont is the ability to see a difference that the police department makes for the citizens and visitors of Claremont. The contact with the community leads to building relationships that can last a lifetime.”

This afternoon, the Claremont Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics. After receiving the torch from the Upland PD team, Team Claremont runners accompanied Special Olympics athletes through Claremont before passing the torch to the La Verne PD team on Foothill Boulevard. Thank you to our athletes, runners, donors, and supporters who made this memorable event possible. To make a donation, visit www.sosc.org/TorchRun. #SoCalTorchRun #FlameofHope