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Pursuant to the City's Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

Please note that applications are not currently accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system.  To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of san Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

Crime Prevention Supervisor Salary Range: $80,246.40 - $97,531.20

The San Jose Police Department is seeking to fill a Crime Prevention Supervisor position in the Crime Prevention Unit (CPU), a unit within the Bureau of Field Operations (BFO).

The Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) is tasked to promote police and community partnerships and problem solving by bringing safety education, awareness and training to people where they work, worship, learn, live, and play.  The CPU supports patrol with community policing and problem solving projects.  The CPU is also called upon to conduct Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs, National Night Out, Youth Violence Prevention, curriculum development and instruction, web page resources, and serve as a liaison to the media for community events.

The primary function of this position is to manage the prevention and other community-based programs, which include problem-solving, analyzing statistics and developing strategies with higher-level management to address crime prevention issues.  The Supervisor position is responsible for professional analytic work of considerable difficulty relative to crime prevention and other community-based programs for the Police Department.  The Supervisor will provide technical and functional supervision of eight Crime Prevention Specialists (CPS) to ensure program goals are met.

The Supervisor will act as the primary liaison for CPU and will work directly with the four patrol captains to ensure community issues are documented and addressed in a timely manner and programs are in place for the community.

Specific duties include, but are limited to the following:
- Represent the CPU at administrative meetings within the department as well as collaborate with Council Offices, Mayor’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, various County Supervisor’s Offices and other city and private organizations on crime prevention activities;
- Provide crime prevention program oversight to include attending community meetings;
- Serve as the primary liaison at planning meetings and strengthen working relationships with other entities;
- Prioritize community calls on issues, such as increases in crime, burglary, prostitution, marijuana, homelessness, and gang violence;
- Create operational efficiencies in the implementation of crime prevention programs and expand crime prevention efforts to meet community demands;
- Work with the command staff to address community needs and make recommendations regarding prevention efforts;
- Plan, assign and oversee the development of crime prevention programs, educational training, and community presentations for all ages in both public and private sectors;
- Orient, train and evaluate staff in implementing the programs and provide feedback on their performance and results;
- Review and evaluate community issues/concerns and work with staff on follow-up;
- Prepare statistical and narrative reports on crime data and program effectiveness to upper management;
- Facilitate and mediate neighborhood concerns and develop preventive strategies;
- Coordinate with staff in the organization of community events;
- Foster collaboration, communication and problem-solving amongst staff;
- Perform various administrative and fiscal related duties and responsibilities as required to include the oversight of the unit’s budget, development of performance appraisals, creation of council memos and others.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, as well as a background investigation.

You will be prompted to answer the following questions in the online application process.  Please note there is a 4,000 character limit, including spaces, for each text response.
- Do you have an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, social work, behavioral sciences, or a related field? If so, please state the institution and field of study.
- Do you have at least two years of increasingly responsible experience in crime prevention, community outreach related to crime prevention in a department similar to San Jose Police Department, including one year of lead direction or supervisory experience. If so, please describe where you obtained this experience (name of employer, title, length of time) and the scope of your responsibilities.
- Do you have experience in the development of crime prevention programs and establishment of performance targets to measure program effectiveness?  If so, please describe your experience, including your responsibilities, the performance measures created, your role in implementation, and the outcome based on the performance measures created.
- Do you have experience in direct supervision of staff?  If so, please describe your experience in supervising staff, be specific about the number of years you supervised, the number and level of staff, the scope of your responsibility, and your management style.
- Do you have experience with workflow planning and managing multiple projects?  If so, please describe your experience in effectively planning workflow and managing multiple projects to deliver a final work product.  Include your specific role and responsibilities and provide an example of an accomplishment or process improvement that you achieved.
- Do you have experience using MS Office applications?  If so, please describe your proficiency level in using computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access (i.e.: not proficient, proficient with basics only, highly proficient with more complex aspects or expert/could teach other how to use).
- Do you have experience in public speaking/making oral presentations and coordinating group meetings and/or instructional programs?  If so, please describe your experience, target audience, what topics and techniques applied in coordinating meetings.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment, selection, or hiring process, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez at Alexandria.Rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov.

Please click the Job PDF button below to view the full job announcement.

The IPA Analyst I/II is an essential position responsible for professional level administrative and analytic work in a variety of assignments supporting the mission of the Office.  IPA Analyst I/II generally provides analysis, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the citizen complaint process; participates in community outreach, education, and public relations programs; responds to community questions and concerns; and prepares reports and other documents.

Typical duties performed by the IPA Analyst I/II include:
• Receives complaints directly from the public regarding allegations of misconduct related to law enforcement. Interviews complainants to document facts and/or assumptions giving rise to the complaint, to assess possible corroborating evidence and frames specific allegations based on regulations, policy and legal principles.  Forwards complaints to the Internal Affairs Unit of Police Department for investigation.
• Audits closed investigation documents for accuracy, thoroughness and impartiality; evaluates the weight of the evidence and the quality of the investigative analysis; requests additional investigation/documentation and researches police practices as needed; writes documents presenting the basis for objections.
• Researches procedures of the Internal Affairs Unit, the Duty Manuals of the San Jose Police Department and the policies of the City of San Jose; keeps apprised of newly issued policies and training bulletins.
• Responds to community questions and concerns, both online and in person.
• Participates in the preparation of IPA reports including analyzing data, drafting language, and editing text.
• Offers presentations and represents the IPA at community events.

The annual salary ranges are IPA Analyst I: $71,352 - $89,215 and IPA Analyst II: $77,841 - $97,357.  ­­­ Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay..
 
Pursuant to the City’s Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions, or departments. The skills sought for other positions may vary. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. 

Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.
1. Please describe the extent of your knowledge general legal concepts pertaining to criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional law, and the rules of evidence and what positions you have held in which it was demonstrated.   
2. Please describe the extent of your ability to express yourself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to edit written material and what positions you have held in which this ability was demonstrated.
3. Please describe the extent of your ability to collect, compile, and interpret data including statistical analysis and what positions you have held in which this ability was demonstrated.
4. Please identify any language skills that you possess in addition to English.  Include in your response your proficiency level and whether you are able to speak, read, and/or write in this language.
5. Please describe your experience work-related or otherwise with interviewing people employing skills such as active listening, direct and concise questioning, and follow-up questioning to confirm details and/or resolve discrepancies.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jonathan Munoz at jonathan.munoz@sanjoseca.gov.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Submission of a resume is optional.  However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application and failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers

Pursuant to the City’s Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

Public Safety Communication Specialist Salary Range: $72,300.80 - $87,859.20  -- In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Public Safety Communication Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

The San Jose Police Department is accepting applications ONLY for the Public Safety Communication Specialist position.  This position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit for the Police Department.  Public Safety Communication Specialists are required to handle to full range of telephone answering and dispatch functions.  The key responsibilities for a Public Safety Communications Specialist include but are not limited to:

- Receiving, answering, and processing 911 emergency and non-emergency calls; Using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to create calls for service; Assigning priorities and type codes both to incoming calls and to the dispatch calls for service; Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and multitalk; Ability to interpret information from hysterical, incoherent, angry, and upset callers; Create crime and informational reports.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Mandatory overtime will be required during critical incidents or to maintain staffing levels.  Wearing a uniform is required; however, uniform expenses are partially reimbursed.  The wearing of a headset is also required, and is purchased by the employer.  Incumbents receive paid training beginning on their first day attending the Basic Dispatch Academy.

These positions may require assignments to a Swing, Graveyard, or other non-standard shift; most work four 10-hour shifts followed by three days off.  There is a shift differential payment of $2.00/hour for Swing Shift and $2.35/hour for Graveyard Shift.

For more information about the Police Department's Communication Unit click Here.

The San Jose Police Department is currently accepting applications for recruit, direct entry and lateral police officer positions.

To Learn More and Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity and apply online with the City of San José, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

SJPD Police Recruit

• Upon successful completion of the Public Safety Officer Academy Attendee/Graduate requirements, incumbents promote to Public Safety Officer I ($117,913 - $136,499).
• Upon successful completion of all phases of training, members of the Public Safety Officer I classification promote to Public Safety Officer II ($124,775 - $155,457 annually).
• This position has an excellent benefit package, including 2.7% at 57 retirement plan.

Under immediate supervision of a Public Safety Lieutenant or Captain, either currently attends the California POST Basic Academy and is learning to perform a wide range of public safety work involving the protection of life and property including law enforcement, crime prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and basic life support activities; or has graduated from the California POST Basic Academy within the last 12 months; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

The position of Public Safety Officer Academy Attendee/Graduate is the training level classification for general police and fire work for those incumbents not affiliated with an agency and currently enrolled in a police academy. Incumbents are not sworn personnel and are generally in this classification until successful completion of the police academy. Assignment to this classification is temporary. If incumbents do not successfully complete a police academy, they will be terminated.  Incumbents hired after the graduation from the California POST Basic Academy are not sworn personnel and are generally in this classification until they are promoted to Public Safety Officer I.

Public Safety Officer Academy Attendee/Graduate is distinguished from the higher-level Public Safety Officer I in that the latter is a sworn position where incumbents continue training for both police and fire duties. Incumbents must successfully complete the police academy prior to being promoted to the classification of Public Safety Officer I.

Police Office - Academy Graduate
$111,263.46 - $135,245.48 Annual Potential Compensation
Holiday Pay – 6.37% 
Bilingual pay – 5%
Education pay (up to) – 7.5%
Annual Uniform pay $1400
(Base Annual Salary $93,600.96 - 113,775.96)
 
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
Applications will be continuously reviewed. Oral board interviews may be scheduled at any time.

ABOUT THE POSITION
 
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer – Academy Graduate.  The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 56,000 residents.  The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy.

The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is:  Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community.
 
The Vision of the Gilroy Police Department is:  The men and women of the Gilroy Police Department are dedicated to courageously ensuring the safety of our community.
 
The Core Values are:  Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
 
Under general direction of a police supervisor, patrol and assigned beat in the enforcement of law and order; protects life and property; maintain a calm and safe community.