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Temporary Maintenance Worker – Parks & Roadsides 

Salary: $18.00/hour 

DEFINITION 

Perform a variety of general maintenance services for parks and roadsides and other areas as assigned within the Town.   

• This is a part-time temporary, non-benefitted position. 
• Flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week, which may include weekend work; not-to-exceed 950 hours per calendar year. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

General supervision is received from the Maintenance Supervisor. May exercise supervision of Work Alternative Program participants as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 

Essential duties are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:  

• Clean up trash in and around Town-maintained park and roadside areas. 
• Operate a variety of equipment, including: half ton and three-quarter ton trucks, Cushman and golf cart (or similar) vehicles, blowers and other two-cycle equipment, and hand tools (i.e., shovel, rake, hoe, etc.). 
• Periodically groom sports fields and bocce ball courts with equipment and/or machinery provided. 
• Prepare baseball fields and bocce ball courts for league play. 
• Assist Maintenance Services personnel on assigned projects.  

• Perform duties within OSHA standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, and terminology. 

• The use, purposes and maintenance of hand tools; and the operation of light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment in performing duties. 

Ability to: 

• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Ability to work both in a supervised and unsupervised environment. 
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time; and operate under tight deadlines. 

• Lift equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. 
• Work flexible hours. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education: 

Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. Graduation from high school or equivalent is preferred. 

Experience: 

Landscape and/or irrigation maintenance experience is desirable. 

LICENCE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S) 

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire and good driving record. 

RECRUITMENT CONTACT 

Dave Casteel, Maintenance Services Director 

dcasteel@danville.ca.gov 

(925) 314-3434  

POLICE CADET

$14.00 - $17.02/hr.

(Part-time, at-will, no benefits)

DEFINITION:  The Cadet Program is designed to introduce recent high school graduates (ages 18 to 24) to a law enforcement career and to prepare them for entry into the Police Academy.   Under direct supervision, the Cadet position performs a wide variety of police support duties and clerical assistance for the Fontana Police Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Perform reception duties; greet visitors and direct to appropriate staff; answer questions and provide general information to the public; answer phones and forward calls as appropriate.

• Provide assistance in property control as needed; log incoming property into computer, release property, transport evidence to crime lab, appear in court to testify regarding the validity of evidence.

• Provide support assistance and learn the duties performed in the following areas:  lobby reception, records, crime prevention, dispatch, patrol, and property control.

• Provide clerical support as needed; type, file, provide requested forms and reports; release vehicles to individuals as appropriate.

• Maintain current enrollment and satisfactory completion of at least 9 semester units of law enforcement related college courses in order to participate in the Cadet program.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Learn, understand, interpret and apply Police Department policies and procedures.

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Must meet the Peace Officer medical standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Employee must perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer, and
• Other duties as assigned: This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  This position also requires grasping, gripping, repetitive hand movement and fine hand coordination in using a computer keyboard.  The need to lift, carry and push supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.  May be required to work outside in the elements; hot, cold and rain.  Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written documents.  Acute hearing is required when providing telephone and counter service.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  Successful candidates will have some basic knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and effective public communication techniques. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and current and continuous enrollment in an accredited college or university with college level course work in law enforcement.  The incumbent must be a minimum of 18 years old and a maximum of 24 years old. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License.

SELECTION PROCESS:  May include, but not limited to, a written test, physical agility test, department oral interview, thorough background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological examination, and/or polygraph test.

POLICE DISPATCHER I (ENTRY LEVEL)

$4,225 – $5,135/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under general and/or immediate supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in receiving incoming calls for police and emergency assistance and dispatching necessary units; performs a variety of general support duties related to dispatch activities including record keeping, typing and filing; and monitors teletype communications.

POSITION SNAPSHOT: The Fontana Police Dispatcher is a non-uniformed position. A typical shift is 12-hours which predominantly takes place within the Dispatch Center of the Police Department. You will be a member of a productive team that operates in a fast-paced environment while answering calls from the public and communicating with department personnel in the field via phone, computer, or radio. This communication includes but is not limited to: call taking, working secondary and primary radio channels, collecting and/or passing information to partner jurisdictions, and accurate data-entry. The goal of a Dispatcher is to serve the community through respectful, empathetic communication with a focus on problem solving and maintaining professionalism.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Receive emergency calls from the public requesting police or other emergency service; determine nature and location of emergency, determine priority and dispatch emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other public safety agencies.
• Maintain contact with all units on assignment; maintain status and location of police field units.
• Answer non-emergency and maintenance service calls for assistance.
• Perform a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing and other general clerical work; maintain a variety of documents relating to public safety activities; prepare related reports as requested.
• Monitor alarm switchboard and dispatch assistance as needed.
• Operate a variety of public safety telecommunications equipment; test and inspect equipment as required.
• Enter, update and retrieve registration, stolen vehicles and other information.
• Learn departmental policies and procedures for service requests.
• Learn geographic features and streets within the area served.
• Learn police codes, practices and methods.
• Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Effectively and courteously deal with the public.
• Work various shifts as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination in preparing statistical reports and data, using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and counter service to the public. The need to lift, drag and push file, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have knowledge of modern office equipment including computers and applicable software; modern office procedures, practices and equipment; correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; methods and techniques for record keeping. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of general clerical experience. One (1) year of telephone and/or dispatch experience is desirable. EDUCATION: Completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Candidates must be able to type at a minimum speed of 45 Net WPM (a typing test will be administered at a later date as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy). Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License.

LATERAL/PRE-SERVICE POLICE DISPATCHER I & II

I: $4,225 – $5,135/mo. + excellent benefits

II: $4,647 – $5,648/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under general and/or immediate supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in receiving incoming calls for police and emergency assistance and dispatching necessary units; performs a variety of general support duties related to dispatch activities including record keeping, typing and filing; and monitors teletype communications.

POSITION SNAPSHOT: The Fontana Police Dispatcher is a non-uniformed position. A typical shift is 12-hours which predominantly takes place within the Dispatch Center of the Police Department. You will be a member of a productive team that operates in a fast-paced environment while answering calls from the public and communicating with department personnel in the field via phone, computer, or radio. This communication includes but is not limited to: call taking, working secondary and primary radio channels, collecting and/or passing information to partner jurisdictions, and accurate data-entry. The goal of a Dispatcher is to serve the community through respectful, empathetic communication with a focus on problem solving and maintaining professionalism.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Receive emergency calls from the public requesting police or other emergency service; determine nature and location of emergency, determine priority and dispatch emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other public safety agencies.
• Maintain contact with all units on assignment; maintain status and location of police field units.
• Answer non-emergency and maintenance service calls for assistance.
• Perform a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing and other general clerical work; maintain a variety of documents relating to public safety activities; prepare related reports as requested.
• Monitor alarm switchboard and dispatch assistance as needed.
• Operate a variety of public safety telecommunications equipment; test and inspect equipment as required.
• Enter, update and retrieve registration, stolen vehicles and other information.
• Learn departmental policies and procedures for service requests.
• Learn geographic features and streets within the area served.
• Learn police codes, practices and methods.
• Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Effectively and courteously deal with the public.
• Work various shifts as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination in preparing statistical reports and data, using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and counter service to the public. The need to lift, drag and push file, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Dispatcher I – the employee must have knowledge of modern office equipment including computers and applicable software; modern office procedures, practices and equipment; correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; methods and techniques for record keeping. Dispatcher II – in addition to the qualifications of Dispatcher I, incumbents must have knowledge of standard operating procedures of police dispatching; applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; police-related computer and teletype networks; operational characteristics of standard office and dispatch equipment; occupational hazards and standard safety practices. EXPERIENCE: Dispatcher I – Two (2) years of general clerical experience. One (1) year of telephone and/or dispatch experience is desirable. Dispatcher II – Successful completion of the probationary period as a police dispatcher in law enforcement agency. EDUCATION: Dispatcher I – Completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent. Dispatcher II – Completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent, and Successful completion of the POST mandated dispatcher course. In addition, advancement from a Police Dispatcher I to a II requires incumbent to demonstrate competence in all phases/duties/responsibilities of the position and have recommendation of a Communications Supervisor.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Candidates must be able to type at a minimum speed of 45 Net WPM (a typing test will be administered at a later date as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy). Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES CREW CHIEF

$4,853 – $5,898/mo. + Excellent Benefits

Current vacancy is within the Utilities and Streets Division

DEFINITION: Under direction from higher level management and supervisory staff, assists in supervising and participates in the City’s field maintenance services involving a variety of street, sewer, asphalt, parks, trees or facility maintenance, repair and reconstruction work; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned maintenance personnel.

POSITION SNAPSHOT:

Streets Division: There are six (6) sections within this Division including: Asphalt, Concrete, Weed Abatement, Illegal Dumping Clean-up, Signs, and Pavement Markings. Depending on the crew assigned, the employee may operate various types of tools, vehicles, and equipment used in the repair, maintenance, and construction of the City’s streets. As a full-service Division, the employee shall lead the various crews within the Streets Division. In addition to  scheduling, planning, inspecting, and closing out work-orders, the incumbent will assist with various tasks such as roadside maintenance, road-edge grading, weed spraying, weed abatement, shopping cart removals, concrete repairs, placing traffic control devices, re-painting, installing signs, and roadway markings.  These tasks are not exhaustive, and other tasks may be assigned.

Utilities Division: The employee shall schedule, plan, inspect, close out work-orders, assist and lead crews working on sewer combination truck mainline maintenance cleaning, perform lift station maintenance, and operate a lateral rodding machine to clear roots and grease buildup. On occasion, the incumbent will repair damaged sections of pipe and use a lateral camera for pipe inspections. The employee will also perform the Dig Alert marking function to identify and determine the location of City-owned sewer and storm drain lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Provide lead supervision over assigned maintenance staff involved in field maintenance services activities; ensure the work is completed in a safe and effective matter.
• Assist in the evaluation of daily activities of assigned work crew responsibilities; estimate the cost of a project including time, equipment, materials, and supplies; assist in the recommendations of improvements and modifications.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget within the assigned area of responsibility; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations.
• Provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend and assist in the implementation of discipline procedures.
• Assist in coordinating assigned field maintenance services activities with other City departments, divisions and sections, and with outside agencies.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Perform the most difficult and complex duties of the assigned area of responsibility; operate heavy equipment as directed.
• Identify area needing field operations repair and take corrective action; set up safety devices, traffic control, cones and flag person locations.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated work.
• Assist in maintaining time, material and equipment use records; maintain tools and material inventory; collect price information from vendors on various products; purchase supplies and materials.
• Assist supervisor in annual evaluations of employees.
• Serve as the lead for the maintenance of all aspects of Utilities & Streets, Parks & Landscape and Facilities crews.
• Read and interpret plans & specification and technical manuals.
• Coordinate and perform safety meetings.
• Perform any 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work. Incumbents work in all weather conditions, use cleaning and lubricating chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants, drive motorized vehicles, heavy equipment and work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions. The incumbent is also required to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge of methods, practices and equipment used within the assigned area of responsibility including street repairs, concrete structures, asphalt repair, sewer cleaning, park & landscape maintenance, or facility building maintenance activities; methods and techniques used in estimating time and materials for assigned projects; principles of supervision and training; basic principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting; basic mathematical principles; safe work practices; knowledge of basic computer skills. The incumbent must have the ability to lead assigned maintenance staff in field maintenance services activities; perform a full range of field maintenance services as related to maintenance, repair and reconstruction work; estimate necessary materials and supplies with a reasonable degree of accuracy; lead, train and evaluate assigned staff; work independently in the absence of supervision; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible field maintenance duties in one or more of the following areas; street repairs, concrete structures, asphalt repair, sewer cleaning, park maintenance, tree planting and trimming, or facility maintenance experience. EDUCATION: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California Class “A” driver’s license w/ Tanker Endorsement.

THE POSITION / JOB DUTIES

The Police Public Service Assistant (PSA) III is assigned to the Police Department’s Equipment Room and provides daily support with the customer service and equipment room operations. Examples of job duties include:

· Issues and collects equipment, vehicles, and weapons to and from Police Department staff

· Maintains inventory and accounts for all equipment assigned to the Equipment Room

· Transports and coordinates repair of Police Department vehicles

· Identifies and communicates with Police and City staff, as well as outside vendors, to execute job duties

· Escorts outside vendors while they conduct their business inside the Department campus

· Pick-up and delivers equipment and supplies

· Assists with the general maintenance of the building

· Performs other duties as assigned

Pleasant Hill Police Department is recruiting Lateral Police Officers!

Are you interested in working for a department that receives strong support from the Community, Local Government and Administration? Do you want to work where you are appreciated internally and externally and where your work will make a difference?  We are recruiting lateral officers who understand and are committed to community service and teamwork. We offer a very strong package of incentives. We value our officers and their contributions, strive to create a family environment, and require excellent service.  If this is what you are looking for in an agency, please considering applying with us.

Contact Sgt. Jason Kleven at (925) 288-4644 or jkleven@pleasanthillpd.org for more information.

Applications are only accepted online at calopps.org and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Recruitment may close at any time. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application will be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%.  To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, including a drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration.  Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

The current Associate Civil Engineer vacancy will perform professional civil engineering work related to the review, design, construction, inspection, and coordination of a variety of public works projects with a particular emphasis on Traffic and Transportation Engineering.   The Associate Civil Engineer is a part of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.  The Associate Civil Engineer will report directly to the Assistant City Engineer and be expected to exercise a considerable amount of independent judgement while managing the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of the City’s traffic and transportation systems.  The Associate Civil Engineer ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances and will represent the City at meetings with public officials, regulatory bodies, the business community, policy and advisory boards, community groups, and the public.

Applicants are encouraged to review the class specification for the essential duties, and knowledge and abilities required for the position. For example of duties, review the flyer:

The City of San Leandro is hiring Police Officers at all levels!

Minimum Requirement Guidelines:  Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Police Recruit Trainee:  High school diploma or legal equivalent (GED) and completion of sixty (semester) college units or ninety (quarter) college units; must be eligible to attend a State of California POST-certified Basic Police Academy; PELLETB T-score of 48 points or higher (dated within one year of application); and WSTB score of 384 points or higher plus 1.5 mile run under 14 minutes.  Your PELLETB and WSTB results MUST be attached to application for consideration.

Police Academy Attendee: High school diploma or legal equivalent (GED) and completion of sixty (semester) college units or ninety (quarter) college units; must be eligible and currently enrolled in a State of California POST-certified Basic Police Academy.  Your State of California POST Academy Verification Letter of Enrollment MUST be attached to application for consideration.

Salary Range for Police Recruit Trainees and Police Academy Attendees:  $6,074 - $7,384/month plus generous benefits

Police Academy Graduate: High school diploma or legal equivalent (GED) and completion of sixty (semester) college units or ninety (quarter) college units; and a valid State of California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate dated within 24 months of application submission.  Your State of California POST Academy Certificate MUST be attached to application for consideration.

Police Officer – Lateral:  High school diploma or legal equivalent (GED) and completion of sixty (semester) college units or ninety (quarter) college units; and either a valid State of California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a California POST agency OR have worked in the job classification within one (1) year of application, and can show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program.  Qualifying documentation MUST be attached to application for consideration.

Salary Range for Police Academy Graduates and Police Officer – Laterals:  $8,444 - $10,777/month

Police Academy Graduate and Police Officer – Lateral benefits include but are not limited to:

• Shift Differentials of 3% - 5%
• Specialty Assignments 5% (K-9, Traffic, Criminal Investigations, and Professional Standards)
• Educational Incentives (4% for AA or Intermediate POST; up to 7.5% for BA or Advanced POST)
• Additional Differentials for Bilingual, FTOs, Crime Scene Technician, Drone Operator, Field Technician, Crisis Intervention Training, and Longevity
• Holiday-in-Lieu Pay of 7%
• 1.75% matching contribution of base pay to pretax 457 account

To read complete recruitment bulletins and apply for these exciting opportunities, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsanleandro.

EOE

Closing Date: TBD

Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity.

Compensation:

Police Officer Trainee:   $6,347 - $6,659 monthly
Police Officer:  $8,469 - $10,219 monthly

This recruitment is open to those individuals with no prior law enforcement experience and have not received POST certified police academy training.   If you are a POST certified academy graduate, please apply to the recruitment titled Police Officer (Academy Graduate or Participant).

Essential Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Attends a basic POST certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.

Receives training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.

Receives academy and field training to become a Police Officer.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Successfully complete academy requirements.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, and to judge situations and people accurately.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports.
• Become proficient in self-defense techniques.
• Become proficient in the care and use of firearms.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: None.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Special Qualifications:

• Free of any felony convictions.
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031).
• Age, not less than 21 years at time of appointment.
• Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.
• Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Until successful completion of a POST basic academy and assumes the position of Police Officer.

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application. Applications must be submitted by: next review date TBD.  The examination and selection process will include: Pre-qualifying background questionnaire via Survey Monkey to determine eligibility to advance in the process, POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Exam* that candidates must receive a score of 46 or higher on to advance in the process; Physical Agility Test where all components of the event must be passed in order to continue to the next phase of the process; Computer administered writing skills examination (different from the POST written examination) designed to evaluate your writing skills and abilities, Oral Panel Interview where candidates will be interviewed by a qualifications appraisal panel to determine ranking on the Police Officer Trainee Eligibility List.  Those candidates ranking highest on the eligible list will be granted a selection interview where they will be interviewed by the Personnel and Training Administrator of the Hayward Police Department. Those candidates deemed most highly qualified from the selection interview may be invited to interview with the Chief of Police. Final selection and job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive police background investigation, including personal history, prior job performance and activities that may negatively affect job performance, as well as a medical examination and psychological examination.

Tentative Dates are as follows (PLEASE NOTE, DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE CITY'S DISCRETION):
 

*If you have a PELLET B T-Score of 46 or above on the POST written examination and/or a WSTB Physical agility score of 384 or above, including completion of a 1.5 mile run, dated on or after July 29, 2020, you may submit your scores in lieu of the City of Hayward's administration of the PELLETB/WSTB testing with your online application. 

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Applicants will be notified electronically via GovernmentJobs.com as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NeoGov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department at (510) 583-4500.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.