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The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking highly tactful candidates with exceptional attention to detail to join their team as a Sheriff's Property Officer. 
 
The Sheriff's Property Officer accepts and releases evidence from ongoing criminal cases. The position is responsible for the proper storage, release, and disposal of property and evidence, including digital evidence. The incumbent will maintain accurate records of these transactions in both electronic and paper formats. The Property Officer will also be responsible for maintaining inventory control records of the department's fixed assets, accessing and entering information in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), and taking fingerprints and photographs of various types of applicants and registrants.  Incumbents must be comfortable working around firearms, narcotics, and biological material.
 
The ideal candidate will:

• Have exceptional attention to detail skills.
• Be able to read and comprehend legal documents, laws, and ordinances.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners, and the public.
• Have experience with law enforcement computer databases, and experience in keeping accurate logs and records.
• Have the ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy.
• Have the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.

Depending of qualifications, the vacancy will be filled at either the Sheriff's Property Officer I ($28.08-$35.10/hr) or Sheriff's Property Officer II ($33.64-$42.05/hr) level.

Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, maintain the chain of custody and integrity of, and safely store evidence, found property, and property held for safekeeping.
• Advise staff on proper packaging and submission procedures.
• Maintain files and records, both paper and in automated property management systems, regarding the receipt, storage, movement, and disposition of property. 
• Manage video evidence created by body worn cameras and in-car video cameras.
• Conduct inventories and audits of property and evidence.
• Release property to the public or to legally authorized persons in accordance with disposition forms, court orders, or stipulations.
• Compose correspondence to property owners or finders.
• Authorize the return of and release safekeeping and found property to rightful owners.
• Check out items needed for court, investigation, or forensic testing; share digital evidence needed for investigation or review; transport items to and from the Forensic Laboratory; and maintain records of items checked out.
• Copy or electronically transfer evidence in accordance with discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Testify in court to verify chain of custody records on evidence.
• Purge property as directed on disposition forms and by following appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Destroy or plan for the destruction of nuisance weapons and illicit materials such as controlled substances.
• Make arrangements for the auction of unclaimed property.
• Maintain inventory control records of department's fixed assets.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary for assigned work.
• Contact or respond to questions of law enforcement personnel, attorneys, representatives of various agencies and the public concerning the release, location and disposition of property.
• Coordinate with staff handling Public Record Act requests and staff handling the training and deployment of body worn cameras and in-car videos.
• Take fingerprints and photographs of various types of applicants, registrants, and probationers.
• Operate various automated criminal justice information systems such as the County of San Mateo Consolidated Justice Information Portal (CJI), the California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
• Attend trainings and stay abreast of industry best practices and changes in laws and regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
 

Sheriff's Property Officer I: One year of store keeping or clerical experience which has included responsibility for maintaining inventory control records or a complex filing system.

Sheriff's Property Officer II: Two years of experience in a law enforcement or law administrative agency receiving, storing, releasing and inventorying property held for safekeeping.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of stock control systems and record keeping.
• General characteristics and values of different types of commodities.
• Techniques of receiving, storing, inventorying, safeguarding and disposing of personal and other types of property.
• California Penal Code, Civil Code, various County ordinances, the Federal Gun Act of 1968 and other laws governing public property, release of property and evidence and destruction of narcotics.
• General characteristics and values of different types of equipment used in the Sheriff's Office including characteristics and handling of firearms.
• Types of information stored in CLETS and NCIC.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Explain and apply departmental policies and procedures including court procedures and process of obtaining release of property.
• Train personnel.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Operate teletype and computer terminals.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, laws and ordinances.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Make accurate observations.
• Work well with minimal supervision.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Lift and move bulky or heavy objects.
• Apply laws, codes and ordinances related to property management, guns, narcotics and evidence.
• Handle firearms.

Other Requirements: Pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment. The selected candidate must possess a valid California driver's license at the time of hire.

 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional.  Anyone may apply.  Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Responses to the supplemental questions are required in our online employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions or the standard online application. 
  

1. An Initial review of application materials (weight: pass/fail). Overall presentation will be evaluated at this step and applicants submitting incomplete application and responses to the supplemental question, lacking relevant qualifications and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. 
2. Applicants who pass the initial review will be moved to the online written exam (weight:  pass/fail).  
3. Applicants who pass the online written exam will have their application screened by subject matter experts (weight: pass/fail).  At this step the application and responses to the supplemental questions will be thoroughly reviewed. 
4. The more highly qualified applicants who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). 

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date:  June 23, 2021
Online Written Exam:  June 24-28, 2021 (Applicants must complete the exam within this timeline)
Application Screening:   July 1-2, 2021
Panel Interviews:  July 21 and/or July 22,2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
  County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you have a passion for serving your community? Are you an experienced professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for an Evidence and Property Technician, to join our Police Department in our mission of protecting and serving the Community.

 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Pacifica Police Department is responsible for all functions related to law enforcement and crime prevention and is made up of several divisions that carry out specialized duties to help the department perform as a cohesive whole. Staff includes thirty-eight (38) full-time positions consisting of the Police Chief, 2 Captains, 7 Sergeants, 6 Corporals, 17 Officers, a Records Supervisor, a Records Clerk, an Evidence Technician, an .5 Property Clerk, 2 .5 grant-funded Community Service Officers and an Administrative Assistant.

Together, they come together to carry out the Police Department mission “…to protect and serve the members of our community with the highest level of commitment, ethics and professionalism.” 

To learn more about the Pacifica Police Department, you are invited to visit their web site at www.pacificapolice.org. 

The District is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to perform a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of comprehensive human resources programs, such as recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; onboarding; employee benefits administration; performance evaluation management; separation of employment; coordinating training and development workshops; general human resources administration; establishes and maintains personnel files and records. This class requires the ability to act in the capacity of the Director of Human Resources in development, planning and evaluation of such programs; providing administrative and analytical human resources support to District management; performs other related work as required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

●Creates a positive work environment ●Has outstanding communication, interpersonal, and planning skills ●Is enthusiastic and energetic about customer service ●Respects and supports diversity and differences in coworkers and the public

Police Cadet

(Three Positions Available)

 20 hours a week

  $14.26 -  $18.19 per hour, plus excellent pro-rated benefits

Flexible work schedule to accommodate school needs

    Limited Term Appointment (not to exceed 3 Years)

 

 

Additional Pay Incentives:

            Shift Differential (3%-5%)

            Bilingual Pay (Conversational-2.5%; Full-5%; Fluent-10%)

            Uniform and boots paid for by the Police Department

           

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday, July 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

 

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for the position of Police Cadet (3 positions available).  This is an excellent job opportunity for students interested in law enforcement.  Under direct supervision, this entry level, limited term, civilian position provides general and specific information and assistance to the public.  The position also provides logistical assistance to all police department functions.  The primary assignments for the Cadet position are crime prevention, patrol support, and records/front office support. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Photocopies documents, files reports and manages additional work requests
• Uses personal computers and software applications for data entry and records maintenance
• Ensures proper calibration and maintenance of technical equipment and instruments
• Cleans and maintains work areas and machinery
• Assists with vehicle fleet cleaning and maintenance
• Performs related duties as required

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

• Basic office practices and procedures
• City and Department policies and procedures
• Information technology, personal computers and related software applications
• Correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Alphabetical and numeric filing systems 

To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:

• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Process documents, maintain accurate records and files, and perform routine clerical duties
• Operate large vehicles, move heavy equipment, and tow equipment and trailers
• Use a computer to prepare documents and spreadsheets
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and fellow employees
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
• Work evenings and weekends 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some related experience preferred.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to meet City of San Rafael Police Department requirements for security clearance. 
• Must accept “limited term” appointment requirement as a condition of employment. 
• Must possess a valid California drivers’ license and have a safe driving record. 
• Preference given to college students preparing for a career in law enforcement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend squat, climb, kneel and twist.  The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.  The employee must occasionally move or carry up to 100+ pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal, written examination, oral board interview examination and/or performance examination.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination and an in depth background check and fingerprinting.  

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

• To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to apply for this position: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20126283
• For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org

Join the Belmont Police Department Team

A career you can be proud of... make a difference!

Police Officer Recruit - $77,775 annually

Police Officer $97,622 to $130,805 annually (DOE and P.O.S.T Certification)
 

Open Until Filled - Actively Screening and Interviewing as Received.
 

For more information on this exciting opportunity please see the attached job announcement and job description.

 

The City of Belmont is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applicants with a disability who may require special accommodation in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources immediately,  lkirby@belmont.gov or (650) 595-7452

 

 

Date Posted:           May 19, 2021

 

Classification:          PERSONNEL COMMISSION ANALYST
                                   Open recruitment

 

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day; 5 days per week (Monday – Friday); 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:          Step A               Step B               Step C               Step D               Step E
(monthly)               starting               6 mos             18 mos               30 mos             42 mos
                                 $7,586              $7,965               $8,364               $8,781               $9,220

 

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,125.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).  This position is represented by California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 887.  Pursuant to CSEA Chapter 887, contract Article 4.1, the County Office shall deduct in accordance with the CSEA dues and fees schedule from the wages of all employees.

 

Current Vacancy:     Personnel Commission Services
                                   Supervisor: Dr. Karen White; Bargaining Unit: CSEA 887
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

 

Application Deadline:          Monday, June 28, 2021   (application, resume,  and supplemental application must be received online by 4:00 P.M. PST)

 

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services or Assigned Administrator, performs professional analytical, specialized, and technical work in the areas of recruitment, examination, selection, classification, and compensation of County Office classified employees under Merit System guidelines; assists with job analysis, compensation studies, and analysis of rules to assure activities comply with established laws, rules and regulations per Merit System and Education Code.

 

Essential Job Functions:             

• Plans, develops, and coordinates professional-level duties in the areas of recruitment, examination, administration, personnel selection, and classification of Classified employees.
• Develops recruitment sources; administer and composes job announcements, bulletin announcements, and other types of notifications for advertisements of job postings to appropriate media and sites.
• Conducts job analysis activities (e.g., prepares various testing materials, reviews qualifications, etc.) to ensure test validity and valid screening assessments for each job classification. 
• Plans and prepare examination content and procedures; plans and develop methods of testing required knowledge, skills, and abilities; assists in the preparation of developing examination standards; obtain, constructs, analyzes, and edits examination materials and confers with subject matter experts in the development and evaluation of examination to establish an eligibility list.
• Coordinates scheduling and administration of examination; determine appropriate qualifications of raters and oral panel members; explain examination procedures; distribute and collect examinations; correct examinations and compute scores; analyze examination results and rank applicants; update records and notify applicants of test results; maintain eligibility lists.
• Processes and maintains a variety of recruitment and examination administration data before and after final selection recommendations (e.g., applicant information, examination scores, examination panels, eligibility list, etc.) to ensure efficient processing of applicants and compliance with established guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains data for monthly Personnel Commission meetings; attends meetings and assists in preparing the annual report.

• Communicates with personnel, outside agencies, and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns.

• Researches, evaluates, recommends, and implements new examination administration processes to meet the changing, develop, or future testing needs in the area of recruitment and retention.

• Attends and participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned; attends job fairs and other recruitment activities as assigned, and workshops and conferences.

• Operate various office equipment, including a copier, scanner, computer, and assigned software.

Qualifications:  A combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Qualifications are:
 

EDUCATION:  A bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, public administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:  Four (4) years of human resources experience involving recruitment and/or classification functions, preferably in a public human resources office.

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A Valid California driver’s license.

 

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Principles, practices, methods, and terminology used in public personnel commission administration, including job analysis, selection, recruitment, classification, and compensation
• Various governmental guidelines and regulations relating to the classified recruitment selection process for classified employees

• Current laws, codes, regulations, and rules related to assigned personnel commission services functions

• Merit system rules and regulations

• Operations, policies, and objectives relating to human resources or classified employees’ activities

• Ability to coordinate and participate in the recruitment and selection of applicants.

• Ability to perform various complex and professional level functions in the recruitment, examination, selection, classification, and compensation of County Office classified employees.

• Meet schedules and timelines

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Maintain records and prepare reports

• Plan, prioritize, and organize work

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

• Oral and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

• Ability to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to complete work with many interruptions

 

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

• Carries reports and records that typically weigh up to ten (10) pounds.

 

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. Supplemental questionnaire (required, submitted with application)
2. A written examination (anticipated date - July 19, 2021)
3. An oral board examination (anticipated date - August 6, 2021)

 

Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be scored and must be completed for the application to be considered.

 

Selection Procedures:           

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.  Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.  APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IMPROPERLY MAY BE CAUSE FOR INELIGIBILITY, DISQUALIFICATION, OR MAY LEAD TO LOWER SCORES.  It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure the analyst has received all attachments after submission and prior to the expiration of the deadline date and time.  Applicants will not be contacted about missing documentation or attachments.

 

Applicants will only be contacted by email about this position during each phase of the recruitment; therefore, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date and check spam filter junk email for updates for this recruitment. 

 

Applicants will need to pass each part of the examination process as outlined above to move forward through this recruitment.

 

Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.

 

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s).  Selection for positions will be made from among the top three ranks of candidates.  The job eligibility list will be active for twelve (12) months unless it is abolished because of insufficient available candidates.

 

Internal (Promotional) candidates must score 80% or higher on each examination in order to be placed on the Promotional List.

 

This position is located in Redwood City, California.  Due to COVID-19, there are some protocols for safety and social distancing that have been established at the San Mateo County Office of Education.  Therefore, you will be expected to work from this location.

 

Please also note that we are a public agency.  If you are offered and accept this position, we will not cover any costs for relocation or reimbursement for travel expenses for employment. Also, no sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Personnel Commission Services

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

https://www.smcoe.org/about/personnel-commission/

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment. No sponsorship is available for this position.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

City of San Mateo/Aquatics Program
 

SUMMER 2021

LIFEGUARD AND SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Salary:  $16.97 - $17.81 (depending on experience and certifications)

 

Qualification:

Must be at least 15 years old and have the ability to obtain a work permit, if under the age of 18.  Applicants must have completed and passed the Lifeguard Training class that includes CPR, FPR, and AED by June 1, 2021. WSI (water safety instructor) is highly recommended.

 

To Apply: 

Submit an official City of San Mateo application on-line on CalOpps.org. 

OR

Submit an official City of San Mateo application to San Mateo Senior Center 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

 

All applicants must answer the following Supplemental question: “Did a current City of San Mateo employee refer you to this job?”  “If yes, please provide their name.”

 

This recruitment is open until filled and application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.  First review of applications for the 1st round of interviews will be on May 2, 2021.  

 

For additional information:  Contact Carolyn Shavel at 650 522-7495 or by email: shavel@cityofsanmateo.org

 

Interviews:

• Interviews will be held May 4-7

 

Lifeguard Job Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to protect lives by using his or her skills to prevent injury among patrons.  This duty does not only include rescuing drowning victims or administering CPR and first aid.  Being alert and proactive also helps to prevent dangerous situations from ever occurring in the first place.
• Enforcing the rules fairly and consistently is a close second major duty and could even be considered to be a part of patron surveillance.  Help the patrons to keep themselves safe by monitoring and putting an end to dangerous behaviors.  These can include running on slippery surfaces or roughhousing around the pool area.
• Maintenance and cleaning tasks are also part of the lifeguard duties.  These can include monitoring chemical levels in the pool, picking up trash and organizing equipment, or inspecting the facility for unsafe conditions.
   

Swim Instructor Job Responsibilities:

• The swim instructor is responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants.
• This position is also responsible for the safety of the participant in their own class.
• Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed and clean up supplies.
• Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons.
• Submits completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time.        

Fine Print

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a Department of Justice (DOJ) & FBI fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment.
 

The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The City of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Please apply on line at www.calopps.org and include either proof of passing score on both the PELLETB and WSTB assessment tests or a copy of a police academy graduation certificate as an attachment to your application.

 

THE DEPARTMENT
The Burlingame Police Department is a municipal, full service, community oriented department.  We offer a variety of investigative, preventative, and community policing programs to both protect and serve a community that spans five square miles and is home to more than 28,000 residents.

The Burlingame Police Department is divided into two divisions: Operations and Administration.  The force currently consists of 40 police officers, made up of the Chief of Police, 1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 6 Corporals, 2 Inspectors, and 22 Patrol Officers.

We are active in county-wide law enforcement efforts by participating in the San Mateo County Gang Task Force, Avoid the 23 (DUI) Task Force, Narcotic Task Force Details, Alcohol Beverage Control Operations, Office of Traffic Safety grants and as Police Academy Training Officers.

POSITION
Burlingame Police Officers are responsible for preventing crime, arresting law violators, directing traffic, etc.  In that capacity, officers may also serve in special assignments such as K-9, detective, SWAT, hostage teams, FTO, and motorcycle patrol.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Patrol various areas within the City by driving a police vehicle or by walking to prevent criminal activity, to enforce various laws, regulations, and codes.
• Respond to radio dispatched calls and reports to crime scenes or locations of disorder to protect life and property.
• Conduct investigations, gathers information and writes factual reports involving criminal activity, traffic accidents, suspicious activity, or other unusual incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary and writes report of all arrests made and activities performed.
• Interview and interrogate suspicious persons, suspects, and prisoners.
• Gather, mark, preserve, and record evidence in criminal or related matters; testify and present evidence in court.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Assist in the performance of special investigations and perform undercover and surveillance activities when necessary.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• State laws, local regulations, ordinances, and codes including laws or arrest, current court decisions, General Police procedures and rules.
• Standard police broadcasting procedures and codes.
• Proper use of departmental firearms.
• Geography of the local area.

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Read, comprehend, write, and speak English effectively.
• Write clear, concise and grammatically correct police reports.
• Observe, hear, remember, and record facts in writing.
• Interpret, explain, and apply laws and regulations.
• Analyze and judge situations/people accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Mediate confrontations including those encountered during family, neighborhood or work disputes, or civil disorders, controlling hostile people or groups.
• Be free of bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
• Exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree.
• Build effective working relationships.
• Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Use sound conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Arrest persons with or without warrants and physically take into custody, guarding arrestee.
• Administer first aid and CPR.

Skills:

• Operation of police vehicle at high rates of speed during emergency situations.
• Use police vehicle radios as well as hand-held portables and use proper radio codes.
• Use hand-held and/or electronic equipment for drug and alcohol detection.
• Ability to process for and lift latent evidence.
• Finger print and take palm prints from arrestees.
• Use departmentally issued firearms safely and safety equipment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must be a US Citizen, at least 21 years of age on date of appointment, a US high school graduate (or GED equivalent), have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.  Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, read, comprehend, write, and speak English effectively.

Entry Level - Proof of completing the POST Written Test and Physical Agility Test with a passing score.

Lateral Police Officer - To be considered for a lateral Police Officer appointment, candidates must have prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer within the past twelve (12) months, including the completion of the field training program and probation period with a law enforcement agency.

Applicants with more than a three year break in employment as a California Police Officer or who are an out-of-state Police Officer must provide evidence of successful completion of the CA Basic POST Course waiver process.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please apply on line at www.calopps.org and include either proof of passing score on both the PELLETB and WSTB assessment tests or a copy of a police academy graduation certificate as an attachment to your application.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:
Those most qualified candidates submitting the required documents in person to the Burlingame Police Department will be invited to participate in oral interviews and other elements of the selection process.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Finalists will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation and criminal/vehicle records check.  Employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical/drug screen and psychological examination.  Past substance abuse and criminal activity may be grounds for disqualification but all candidates will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The Community

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in their full-service public safety services provided by the Police and Fire Departments.

The Department

The Suisun City Police Department is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the employees of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for this position must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast-paced work environment serving both the Police and Fire Departments.

The Position

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other supervisory/management staff, a Suisun City Police Officer performs a variety of duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; and carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work.

The Police Officer is an entry/journey level class responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities. New incumbents may have limited related experience, but are expected to learn the full range of duties and responsibilities, perform duties with minimal direct supervision, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in making decisions.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Patrols assigned areas of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent commission of crimes, and enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; makes arrests; issues warnings and citations.
• Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints, including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; collects, preserves, processes, photographs, and books evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.
• Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
• Directs traffic at special events or emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at community and emergency events.

Stanford University Department of Public Safety

Police Lieutenant: Job #88998

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Lieutenant.  Interested candidates should apply online at http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu Job Search: Lieutenant or Job # 88998

For additional information please visit our department website at https://police.stanford.edu or email recruiter Robert Contreras at robert2c@stanford.edu

Stanford Department of Public Safety takes pride in serving the community of Stanford University – one of the most prestigious universities in the world. We invite you to join us!