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 The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Body Worn Camera Program Manager.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on August 24, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Please click the link below to review the complete job announcement. 

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking a management professional who has experience handling evidence and property in a government agency to join their diverse team as Sheriff’s Evidence and Property Manager.  
 
The County of San Mateo Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property and is committed to providing the highest level of professional law enforcement and correctional services.   We pledge to promote public trust through fair and impartial policing and will treat all persons with dignity, compassion and respect. The County also provides a picturesque setting, combined with an incredible array of activities which truly represent the California lifestyle at its finest.  Bordered on the west by the majestic Pacific Ocean, to the north by San Francisco, to the east by the scenic San Francisco Bay, and the south by the heartland of the world-famous Silicon Valley, San Mateo County offers a wide range of economic opportunities, recreational pursuits and lifestyle opportunities.  
 
Under general direction from higher level management, the Evidence and Property Manager will plan, organize, direct and coordinate the Property and Evidence Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office (SMSO Property and Evidence Bureau); develop, implement and evaluate related goals, objectives, policies and procedures; consult and collaborate with County departments, employees, labor organizations, commissions, advisory boards and the public on relevant aspects of property and evidence; testify in court to verify the chain of custody of evidence; provide staff support to higher-level managers; and perform related duties as assigned.
 
The Property and Evidence Bureau consists of three units with approximately twenty staff members. The Property and Evidence Unit staff is responsible for the custody, release, destruction, and safekeeping of properties held by the Sheriff; the Case Disposition Unit staff is responsible for the research of case disposition and the authorization for disposal of evidence; the Digital Media Unit staff is responsible for the management of digital media, including body worn camera and in-car camera videos.
 
The ideal candidate:
 

• Is a highly organized professional with at least four years of evidence and property management experience in a law enforcement agency, including experience in accounting, auditing, and inventory control.
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Has the ability to foster teamwork, welcome new, creative ideas and appreciate differing opinions.
• Possesses a bachelor’s degree in the administration of justice, public administration, business, or comparable field.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Plan, organize and direct the work of the Property and Evidence Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office including off-site property rooms.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive property and evidence related functions and programs with a Countywide impact, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation, evaluation and enforcement.
• Coordinate activities of the bureau with other Sheriff’s Office divisions, County departments, and outside agencies.
• Write and review policies, procedures, methods, and goals relative to property and evidence; formulate, recommend and/or implement actions for improvement.
• Manage the custody and safekeeping of various types of property which have been recovered, found or are being held as evidence in connection with the prosecution of crimes.    
• Manage digital media, including body worn camera and in-car camera videos.
• Manage case disposition research, to include the review of court records, laboratory reports, and applicable laws to authorize release of property to rightful owners.
• Select, supervise and review the work of subordinate staff; evaluate employee performance and effectively recommend initial disciplinary action.
• Ensure training and development of assigned staff.
• Train staff office-wide on specific departmental and bureau policy and procedures.
• Testify in court to verify chain of custody records on property held as evidence.
• Oversee the destruction of nuisance weapons and illicit materials such as narcotics.
• Manage inventory control of department's fixed assets.
• Obtain equipment repair and replacement cost estimates; make recommendations for action and arrangements for repairs by county employees or outside vendors.
• Respond to questions, provide information and resolve complaints from law enforcement personnel, attorneys, representatives of various agencies and the public concerning the release, location and disposition of property, which often requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Prepare detailed and professional reports and other written communications, including policies and procedures, Board of Supervisor memos, executive summaries and statistical data.
• Represent the department in meeting with other County departments, the executive team, labor organizations, and other community organizations or committees.
• Maintain budget, operational and other statistical data and information, maintain various records, and prepare special and periodic reports.
• Review records of sales of handguns.
• Operate California Law Enforcement Teletype (CLETS) and National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) terminals.
• 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:

Experience:  Four years of experience in a law enforcement or law administrative agency receiving, storing, releasing and inventorying property held for safekeeping and at least two years of experience as a supervisor.

Knowledge of:

• Property and evidence principles, practices, and procedures, including property/evidence management, record keeping, work planning and organization.
• Principles of personnel management, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, training, supervision, evaluation, motivation, discipline and staff development.
• County policies and procedures, including Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, department general orders, and pertinent state, federal, and local laws and codes. 
• Advanced principles and practices of management and organizational effectiveness, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of policies procedures, and practices.
• Techniques for proper receiving, storing, inventory, safeguarding and disposing of personal and other types of property and evidence.
• Principles and techniques for proper management of digital media, including body-worn camera and in-car camera videos.
• California Penal Code, Civil Code, Evidence Code, County ordinances and other applicable laws governing the retention or release of property and evidence, including the destruction of narcotics, evidence, and firearms.
• Industry trends relative to property and evidence handling and management.
• Policies, procedures and terminology related to the Sheriff’s Office.
• General characteristics and values of different types of equipment used in the Sheriff's Office including characteristics and handling of firearms.
• Computer systems and applications as used within the Sheriff’s Office.

Skill/Ability to:

• Read, explain, interpret and apply relevant policies, procedures, laws and regulations including court procedures and process of obtaining release of property.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, policies, procedures, contracts, memos and other correspondence.
• Analyze situations and problems accurately, identify alternative solutions, project consequence of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action in support of solution.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain clear and accurate records and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners, the public and others contacted in course of performing assigned duties.
• Comprehend written material; interpret and apply County policies, labor contracts, and other relevant state, federal, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Deal effectively and tactfully.
• Perform functions of the lower level classes in this series.

Other Requirement: Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation/security clearance prior to appointment.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions on the application must be provided.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and the supplemental questions.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
 
Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Final Filing Date: August 30, 2021
Application Screening: Week of August 30, 2021
Panel Interviews: September 22 and/or 23, 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 Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Serve as a Lifeline... Become a Dispatcher with the City of Belmont Police Department!

The City of Belmont is currently recruiting for Entry-Level, Academy Graduate and Lateral candidates to fill current and future openings.

$84,250.20 to $102,406.00 Annually (Depending on experience)
 

Why Belmont?

We are a Department located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula and adjacent to the Silicon Valley. Our diverse team of men and women pride themselves on making a difference in the community and continuing the Department’s long standing “Tradition of Service”.

As a Dispatcher with the City of Belmont you will be a part of a team dedicated to providing community oriented law enforcement, crime prevention, public assistance and education.

The Position

Dispatchers play a vital role in the department by answering both emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching units and providing information and assistance to the community. 

Dispatchers work twelve (12) hours shifts - with four (4) days off every other week.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

(Must possess Basic P.O.S.T. Cert.)

PRE-SERVICE POLICE OFFICER

(Recent graduation or current enrollment in Academy)

Salary:

Currently enrolled in Academy (Police Officer Trainee) - $6,000/mo.

Lateral Police Officer w/Basic Certificate OR Pre-Service/Recent graduation from Academy - $6,598 - $8,020/mo.

Lateral Police Officer w/Intermediate Certificate - $6,902 - $8,389/mo.

Lateral Police Officer w/Advanced Certificate - $7,215 - $8,770/mo.

Starting salary for Lateral Officers is based on experience, qualifications, and present compensation.

DEFINITION:  The Lateral Police Officer will perform law enforcement and crime prevention in support of the Police Dept.   For the Pre-Service position, promotion to Police Officer is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and review by the Chief of Police.  During training, incumbents do not have police powers but are subject to the rules and regulations of the Fontana Police Department and the police academy attended. Incumbents may be assigned non-safety duties in the Police Department during training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Candidates must have the ability to:

• Successfully complete the basic police academy which includes classroom and field training.
• Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Learn to use and properly care for firearms.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations, and evaluate people accurately.
• Learn, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Meet the requirements for police officer contained in the California State Government Code.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish  and  maintain  cooperative  working  relationships  with  those  contacted  in  the  course  of employment.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE  ABOVE  LIST  OF  ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS  IS  NOT  EXHAUSTIVE  AND  MAY  BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship with educational achievement equal to the completion of an accredited US High School or a GED, supplemented by 18 units of college level coursework in police science, sociology or a closely related field.   Completion of the basic police academy may be supplemented for some of the required college educational requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver's License.  Candidates must also satisfy the following: AGE: At least 21 years of age upon completion of the basic police academy. MEDICAL STANDARDS: Must meet the standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. SKILL IN: Physical Agility.

Working Hours: Patrol Unit Assignment - 3/12.5 + 10 schedule and Non-Patrol Unit - 4/10 schedule

Benefits:

CalPERS Retirement for new staff hired prior to January 1, 2013 with another CalPERS agency (with less than 6 month break):

3.0% @ 55 benefit, Employee pays full member contribution (currently 9%)

OR

CalPERS Retirement for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 with another CalPERS agency or never before belonging to CalPERS:

2.7% @ 57 benefit, Employees pays 50% of normal costs (currently 11.25%)

Retirement formulas and/or member contributions subject to change.

Cafeteria Plan: Multiple health insurance options available, including a City-paid family Blue Shield HMO plan, family dental, family vision, and life insurance.

Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457(b) plans with a City-matched contribution of up to $100/mo. into one account managed by a City provider.

Leave Accrual: Minimum 200 hours per year to a maximum of 312 hours after 20 years of service.

Uniform Allowance: $1,250 per year paid in semi-annual increments.

Merit Increases: Five (5) steps at 5% increments.

Bilingual Differential: $100.00 per pay period for those employees assigned to provide translation to and from a foreign language.

Holidays: Fourteen (14) City Holidays paid at 5.38 hours per pay period.

Probationary Period: 

Eighteen (18) months for Police Officer with Basic Certificate.

Twelve (12) months for Police Officer with Intermediate and above.

Selection Process may include:

Physical Agility

Department Oral Interview Process

Pre-employment Physical

Psychological

Polygraph

Background Investigation

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related work.  

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on August 10, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting Police Officer candidates at the Academy Graduate and Lateral level.  Police Officers are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work and other related police work assignments.  Duties and hours will vary with assignments.  A full job description is available online at www.brisbaneca.org. 

The Brisbane Police Department strives to meet the expectations of our citizens and preserve their quality of life by working under the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) strategy, partnering with the community to solve problems.  Our dedicated staff consists of 13 sworn positions reporting to our Chief of Police.  Specialty assignments include School Resources Officer, Traffic Officer, Detective and North County SWAT.

Qualifications:

For all candidates:

1. Minimum 21 years of age
2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship
3. Graduation from an accredited or approved U.S. high school or equivalent
4. Possession of California Driver’s License and able to maintain satisfactory driving record
5. Able to meet POST standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
6. Free from felony convictions or domestic violence convictions

Academy Graduates:  Possess a certified POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within the past three years.

Academy Attendee:  Currently enrolled in a POST Basic Academy of at least 800 hours as a “non-affiliate.”  (Must successfully complete academy to be appointed)

Lateral Candidates:  Completion of POST approved Basic Academy and actively employed by a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer within the past 12 months, has successfully completed probation, and possesses a POST Basic Certificate of at least 800 hours.  

SALARY:  $8,308.69 - $8,724.11 - $9,160.31 - $9,618.32 - $10,099.24 per month. Appointments to this classification are normally made at the first step of this five step salary range.  Candidates are also eligible for additional salary incentives including Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and other special assignment pays.  

BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits under the Brisbane Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding. 

• Retirement:  CalPERS 3%@ 55 for “Classic” members, 2.7%@ 57 for “New” members.
• Health Insurance:  Coverage provided by CalPERS Health Program, with premium paid up to family coverage through Cafeteria Plan.
• Dental:  Self-insured dental, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Vision:  VSP, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance ($150,000 coverage) and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program through MHN
• Employer contribution to choice of 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Available
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Voluntary Commuter Spending Account
• Vacation and sick leave
• Uniform allowance

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online CalOpps employment application along with supporting documents as listed below:

• All Candidates:  Provide copy of U.S. High School diploma or equivalent.
• Academy Graduates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within the past three years.
• Academy Attendee:  Submit proof of current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy of at least 800 hours. 
• Lateral Candidates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours and any other POST certificates you have attained (i.e., Intermediate, Supervisory, etc.)

Please note that the CalOpps website only accepts one attachment with your application, so please include all supporting documents into one document.  If you are unable to upload all requested documents into the CalOpps website, please submit a complete set of documents via fax (415) 508-1178 or email HRstaff2@ci.brisbane.ca.us within five (5) days of completing your CalOpps application.  Applicants that fail to provide required documents within five (5) days may be disqualified at any time during the process.

Applications must be received by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Resumes in lieu of completed applications and requested documents will not be accepted.    

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened for completeness.  After an initial screening of applications, those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and appear to best meet the Department’s need will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process and will be contacted for an oral panel interview.   Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral interview exam to be placed on the initial eligibility list.  A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Police Commander and Police Chief.  Depending upon the number of candidates in each recruitment set, this process may be altered.    After a mutual interest has been established, a thorough background investigation will be conducted, including fingerprinting and a polygraph.  Upon successfully passing the background investigation, candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, medical evaluation, including drug testing, and provide proof of legal right to work in the U.S. prior to appointment.  The Police Chief will make the final recommendation for appointment.                    

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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by state,  federal or city law in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job and benefits available change.