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The City of Belmont Parks & Recreation Department is recruiting for the position of Recreation Program Coordinator, Youth & Teen Services Section.

Recruitment will close Wednesday, July 21 5:00 PM or upon receipt of the first 100 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to apply immediately, as this recruitment typically closes sooner than the deadline date.

If you are an energetic and enthusiastic candidate, who has proven abilities to engage the youth and teen populations, with a strong desire to positively impact lives, this is the position for you!

As a Recreation Program Coordinator (Youth & Teen Services), you will coordinate the implementation of youth and teen programs, activities and events, serve as an Advisor to V.O.I.C.E.S. (Volunteers, Outreach, Involvement, Community, Events and Services) and Y.A.C. (Youth Advisory Committee); oversight of after school program for middle school aged youth, assist in the recruitment, hiring and training of seasonal and part-time personnel, coordination and supervision of Camp S.O.A.R (Summer Outdoor Adventure Recreation) summer program operation; coordinate and implement of community-wide special events, and other related duties as assigned.   

Skills/Requirements:

• Energetic/Engaging/Responsible
• Effective Written and Oral Communication
• Experience Working with Youth & Teen Demographic
• Planning, Budgeting, and Program Implementation
• Ability to Work Evenings, Weekends, and Summer Seasons (June until August)
• Youth & Teen Outreach, Marketing, and Social Media
• Safety Awareness, Health and Wellness Advocacy
• Conflict Resolution Techniques
• Comfortable Using Microsoft Office Suite

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, enhancing the lives of others, and developing a career in the Parks and Recreation profession.

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PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER

The City of Foster City seeks a Public Works Maintenance Manager who will oversee one of the maintenance divisions of the Public Works Department.  This includes managing personnel and the operations of the division, including administration and budgetary responsibility specifically for the lagoon, levee, streets and lighting, maintenance and replacement, the water and wastewater systems, parks maintenance, and building and fleet maintenance.  This position will also be part of a team working on many complex engineering projects and to integrate new developments into the City’s comprehensive maintenance program.

 Assignment to Infrastructure Division: 

• Street/Lagoon
• Water
• Wastewater

Assignment to Parks / Facility Division:

• Parks
• Building
• Fleet

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This is a full-time, middle management position that requires significant administrative, analytical, and technical skills.  Responsibilities include response to emergency conditions during non-business hours for repair, consultation, and direction, as needed.  This is a senior staff advisor to the Director with significant oversight of the maintenance functions of the different Public Works Divisions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

General direction is provided by the Director of Public Works.  This position exercises direct supervision over maintenance superintendents and/or managers, as well as certain administrative support personnel.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, and manages the maintenance, operation, inspection, installation, and repair in assigned area of Public Works including:  Wastewater, Water, Streets / Lagoon systems, Parks Maintenance, and Building and Fleet Maintenance. 
• General and technical assignments in researching, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting in fiscal, personnel, and operational areas of projects and programs within the department.
• Organizes the approach and response to demands and needs of the operating divisions for construction, repair and maintenance of city public works systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Analyzes federal, state, and local regulations and assures regulatory compliance; ensures division compliance with city rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies; develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns projects, and coordinates work schedules as appropriate.
• Coordinates staffing, training, performance standards and levels, and evaluates performance of maintenance division personnel.
• Cooperates with employee group representatives to address operational and personnel problems and develops and implements solutions.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and safe improvement program budgets.
• Develops cost estimates, specifications, and recommendations on equipment purchases; assists in the preparation of the department budget. 
• Supports Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning activities and project management.  Provides input into designs of projects, assists in ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Participates in administering contracts.
• Prepares project status reports.
• Develops department policy, procedures and guidelines, and makes recommendations to the Director.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints, and personnel problems and issues.
• Represents the department and the Director, when necessary, to coordinate efforts with other departments, professional organizations, and outside agencies on public works projects and programs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level coursework.  An AA degree is desirable.

Experience:  Six (6) years of increasingly responsible full-time paid experience in related maintenance management, construction, or engineering; including two (2) years in management/supervisory capacity. Experience beyond six years may be substituted for education on a basis of two (2) years of management experience in a municipal public works environment for each year of required education.

HOW TO APPLY: 

A City/District application is required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, July 9, 2021.  Applications may be submitted online at the following web site: www.calopps.org. 

You may also apply at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: 

A limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The recruitment process may consist of any of the following components: application review, written exam, physical/performance test and oral board interview. The Employment List will consist of candidates that successfully complete the recruitment process.  A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the Employment List. This list will be in effect for at least one year.

BENEFITS:

The City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes: 12 paid holidays per year; sick leave; vacation leave; administrative leave; participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan (some individuals may be eligible to participate in a different CalPERS retirement benefit (2.7% @ 55) dependent upon prior CalPERS service); voluntary 401(a) program; voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation program; flexible benefits program including health, dental, vision, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program (tax deferred health benefit program); optional 9/80 work schedule; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance.

Applications accepted until Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Interviews: July 20, 2021

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

POSITION

This Administrative Assistant position will report directly to Police Department Command and will be expected to manage police specific projects related to legacy software/hardware systems (Axon Evidence.com and Body Worn Cameras, etc) and future technology research and procurement.  Additionally, this position will support Police Department involvement in City led initiatives by researching and compiling data from police specific databases.  While not a technology or IT specific position, there are police software/hardware systems that require frequent management and updates, which will require related knowledge.  This position will also require networking with other police department representatives to strengthen our interoperability through shared systems. 

DEFINITION

Under general direction of a Department Head, an Administrative Assistant performs a variety of responsible, confidential, and complex clerical, administrative, and office management duties; supervises, coordinates, and evaluates clerical functions in the department; and performs other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assist the Department Head by carrying out administrative assignments as directed; use independent judgment in decision making; interpret and enforce departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and operations and understand the department's organizational structure; compose, prepare, edit, and type items such as letters, staff and statistical reports, contracts, specifications, bulletins, memoranda, and minutes of meetings; take dictation and transcribe accurately from written notes, dictating machines, or tape recorders; take “action” minutes at board or commission meetings; operate a variety of office equipment; supervise, train, and evaluate other departmental clerical employees; organize and assign departmental clerical work; ensure the accuracy, proper format, neatness, completeness, and compliance with established standards of reports, letters, records and other written material; maintain and/or coordinate departmental budget expenses and reconcile them with computer reports; assist in the preparation of the departmental budget; maintain departmental personnel files, time sheets, and payroll, vacation, and sick leave records; submit accurate time reports for department personnel; maintain “reminder” and departmental files for correspondence, reports, and specialized information; may receive and transmit radio messages from and to personnel working in the field; screen and route telephone calls, correspondence, and visitors for the Department Head; answer routine inquiries for general information in person and over the telephone.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:        Correct grammatical usage, accurate spelling and proper punctuation; basic vocabulary; modern office methods, practices and procedures; alternative types of filing systems; proper business letter and report writing format; office machines and equipment including computers; computer software including word processing and spreadsheets; and general bookkeeping methods.

Ability to:         Learn and follow City and departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures, operations, organizational structure, manuals, and other written directives; exercise good judgment and make sound decisions; learn the basic functions and responsibilities of all City departments; carry out administrative details and compose correspondence without direct supervision; make quick and accurate arithmetical calculations; prepare and maintain departmental files; supervise clerical workers; organize, coordinate and complete a large variety and quantity of secretarial work in a department; work long hours as required to complete high priority assignments within established deadlines; keyboard from clear legible copy at a speed of 60 words per minute; and take dictation and transcribe it accurately; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible clerical and public contact experience, which includes at least 2 years in a position supervising full-time clerical employees.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Substitution: Completion of 60 college or university semester units in a business or related curriculum or 2 years of full-time business or secretarial college credits can be substituted for non-supervisory required experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of 2 years.

 Applicants for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation including polygraph and fingerprinting.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Recruit with the City of South San Francisco. 

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents. This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for anticipated future vacancies.

Please note: This job posting is for recruit/entry-level applicants and NOT for lateral-transfer, academy graduates, and academy attendees.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN.

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, included 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 City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center is currently being built across road from the current police building.  Construction is progressing on-schedule, with no delays for COVID-19 concerns.  The building is slated to be completed in October 2021, with a move-in shortly thereafter.  The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

SSFPD Recruitment Video

The San Mateo County Libraries seeks an experienced, reliable, and motivated Communications Specialist to join our Library Communications Team.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player who is able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Communications Manager the Communication Specialist will plan, organize, and coordinate public and internal communications activities for San Mateo County Libraries. The Communication Specialist is expected to be a strategic thinker who develops and executes integrated communications, media and marketing plans for the library system- leveraging multi-communication channels (traditional and online), promotional materials such as, but not limited to, library signage/collateral, web content, press releases and fact sheets- with the goal of advancing outreach and library engagement to community stakeholders and library users.

Under the supervision of the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist will provide support to the libraries by ensuring the system’s branding strategy and guidelines are adhered to across all libraries and divisions, and may occasionally serve as a media relations contact/spokesperson for the libraries. The individual selected for this position should possess excellent organizational skills, work well under pressure and be capable of performing under fast deadlines to support key messaging, design and branding needs.

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

• Create, develop, distribute and maintain library print and digital assets (e.g., brochures, reports, website, social media, and website) via multiple channels.
• Support the management of all digital and print marketing channels (e.g. digital asset management system, website, blogs, newsletters, social media, flyer creation) to ensure brand consistency.
• Provide copywriting and editing support to the libraries’ print and digital platforms.  
• Develop and implement communication/marketing strategies that include design work, patron messaging, and social media content creation. Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that libraries produce high-quality designed collateral and error-free copy. 
• Under the direction of the Communications Manager, research, design and draft press releases, media pitches and responses, content for library system initiatives, infographics, blogs, library signage, newsletters and internal messaging. 
• Support media relations by serving as a media contact, as needed. Research and draft talking points, occasionally answer reporter inquiries, create content for executive speeches, op-eds, etc.
• Arrange, coordinate and support library events and programs in a virtual and in-person setting. 
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
   

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 a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in mass media communication, marketing, public relations, journalism, business or public administration or a closely related field; AND four years of professional experience with responsibility for public relations, media relations, communications, marketing or a closely related field and directly involved in the preparation and dissemination of information to the general public and press.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive communications programs to meet library needs, values and priorities. 
• Strategically develop programs and tools to increase and maintain public awareness of library programs, services and achievements. 
• Principles and practices of effective public communication, media relations and marketing.
• Techniques of effective interviewing, copy writing, layout, editing, and multimedia productions.
• Principles and practices of government and public libraries.
• Information dissemination techniques and methods.
• Strategically develop programs and tools to increase and maintain public awareness of department programs, services and achievements.
• Write and edit effective press releases, articles, speeches, scripts and other correspondence.
• Produce accurate information and meet deadlines.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community.
• Enlist and mobilize community support for programs.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts.
• Principles of effective written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ 
Final Filing Date: June 30, 2021
Application Screening: July 12 - 13, 2021
Panel Interviews: July 26 and/or 27, 2021

A completed application packet will include the following: 

1. Completed application 
2. Cover letter expressing the following: 
   1. Your interest in the position; 
   2. Why you desire to work for San Mateo County Libraries; and 
   3. Why you believe your skills and experience meet our qualifications. 
3. Resume 
4. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire 

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.

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!

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Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer ~ Lateral Transfer, Academy Graduate, and Academy Attendee with the City of Pacifica.

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT.

This job posting is for lateral transfer, academy graduate, and academy attendee only and NOT for entry-level applicants.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN.

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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

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. Those divisions are Field Services, Investigations, Communications and Records. The City of Pacifica Police Officers operate at the heart of the community, ensuring the safety of those who work, live, and visit the City. Staff includes thirty-seven (37) full-time positions and (4) part-time support positions.

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.” 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under general supervision, Police Officers will patrol an assigned beat, protect life and property, prevent crime, maintain order, enforce laws, ordinances, and constitutional mandates, perform investigative work in detection of crime, perform public service tasks, and work varying hours and shifts.

We invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Basic Examples of Duties

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

• Patrols an assigned area of the City by car, foot or as designated by the Police Chief, divisional commander or line supervisor.
• Maintains law and order, responds to emergencies as directed by radio and telephone.
• Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, directs traffic, investigates traffic accidents, administers first aid, gives assistance to the injured.
• Makes arrests, serves subpoenas and warrants, guards prisoners, conducts interviews, notes and report unsafe conditions, prepares evidence and appears in court, searches for stolen property and lost persons.
• Gives information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, traffic safety, directions and available public services, issues citations to traffic violators, writes reports of daily activities and action taken.
• Investigates vice conditions, analyzes facts, clues and evidence and makes investigations to determine law violators and their whereabouts.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, employees and the public.
• Operates the radio and other communication equipment, protects the life, property, public order and constitutional rights of all citizens.
• Adheres to the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Code of Ethics.
• Works varying hours and days of the week.
• May take on additional duties as requested, such as field training officer or instructor in one or more areas including, but not limited to firearms, defensive tactics, hostage negotiations and canine handling.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for non-sworn Police Officer Trainee candidates. This is for individuals that have no prior law enforcement experience and have not received POST certified police academy training. Trainees are paid while attending a POST-certified Police Academy. Upon successful completion of the police academy and upon availability of a Police Officer position, trainees are eligible to be sworn in as a Police Officer and become eligible for salary and benefits as outlined in the Brisbane Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding.

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. 

Qualifications:

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. Free from felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or misdemeanors that carry a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession, or control of a firearm.
6. Proof of T-Score of 48 or higher on the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB), and proof of passing POST certified academy physical agility test (PAT) within the past 12 months. If selected, proof of completion of the PELLETB and PAT must be submitted prior to continuing with the fingerprint/background process. For more information please visit the following website:

http://theacademy.ca.gov/tests

7. Must pass a background investigation and meet all department medical, physical and psychological standards.

SALARY:

Police Officer Trainee: $31.83 per hour

Police Officer: $7,989.12 - $8,388.57 - $8,807.99 - $9,248.38 - $9,710.80 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.  

Police Officer Trainee Benefits:

Health Insurance: CalPERS Health Program with paid Single-Tier medical coverage

Sick leave: 24 Hours after 90 days of employment  

Retirement: CalPERS Miscellaneous pension benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Workers Compensation Coverage while at Academy

Police Officer 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 Account Available
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Voluntary Commuter Spending Account
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Uniform allowance

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online CalOpps employment application along with a copy of their U.S. High School diploma or equivalent, PELLETB and PAT results.  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 will be accepted on a continuous basis until positions are filled.

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 in an oral panel interview.   Candidates must receive a passing score 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.                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨                     ¨

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.