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FINAL FILING DATE:                        We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, April 28, 2021

TENTATIVE TEST DATES:              Written Exam: June 2, 2021                           

                                                        Agility Exercise: June 28, 2021

                                                        Oral Interview Exam: July 5-7, 2021 (if all days are needed)

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Police Officer Trainee in the Roseville Police Department.  The appointee(s) will attend a P.O.S.T. certified basic academy during regular academy hours and any other scheduled departmental and academy exercise and activities. Successful completion of the academy is required to continue employment and be promoted to a Police Officer

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform sworn law enforcement and crime prevention duties involved in the protection of life and property; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Police Officer series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Police Officer Trainee class is distinguished from the Police Officer level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Officer level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from police academy staff; receives technical and functional supervision from an assigned Field Training Officer.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrol an assigned area to preserve law and order, prevent, identify and investigate crimes, and enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Actively enforce traffic laws through observation, use of radar, traffic checkpoints, DUI suspicion stops, special event/parade/street closures and/or responding to emergency situations, investigate traffic accidents, as appropriate.
• Investigate crimes against persons and property; interview victims and witnesses, search for, collect, evaluate, and secure property and evidence; make arrests; prepare and maintain investigative case records.
• Investigate narcotic, vice and computer crimes.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems; preserve good relationships with the general public to promote and participate in proactive policing, including but not limited to, warrant service, investigative traffic stops, consent searches, probation searches, parole searches, and the conduct of field interviews.
• Attend, participate and represent the department at a variety of community, public and school events, building and maintaining relationships with the citizens of the City.
• Provide testimony in court related to assigned duties.
• Serve as a field training officer or background investigator, as assigned; may be designated as an acting supervisor.
• Perform duties related to operational and/or administrative assignments such as canine unit, youth activities, police certification and standards.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public as appropriate.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service; practice community oriented policing strategies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Computer equipment and key boarding (typing).
• Basic principles of business letter writing and crime report preparation, including English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of percentages.
• Principles and practices of good customer service.
• Principles and practices of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and practices of safety management.

Ability to:

• Learn principles and practices of law enforcement organization, methods and techniques.
• Learn use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and information systems related to law enforcement.
• Learn to perform sworn law enforcement duties.
• Learn to interpret and apply City law enforcement policies and procedures including Police Department policy manual, and related state and federal laws.
• Learn pertinent local, State, and federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; problem solve crime situations; and explain law to public.
• On an intermittent basis, sit at desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend, squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting building searches; climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; run and walk; continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Express himself/herself in English in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals , to people of different socio-economic levels; before various public and community groups, and when testifying in court.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

No experience is required.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree from a United States high school.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Must be age 21 by date of appointment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within first 12 months of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to question 2, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Do you have any experience working for a law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City paid fingerprint check, pass a state mandated pre-employment screening for bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation and as an incumbent perform all duties and interactions without such bias, and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

FINAL FILING DATE: Qualified and Regular City of Roseville employees may submit an application to Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Temporary employees are not eligible to apply.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is establishing an employment for the Regular and Full-time position of Police Captain in the Roseville Police Department. The normal work schedule is 4/10’s.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of an assigned division within the Police Department which may include patrol, community services, investigations, jail, traffic, and professional standards operations/activities; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Police Chief; serve in the absence of Police Chief, as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives administrative direction from the Police Chief.
• Exercises direct supervision over assigned management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel, assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and direct assigned police activities/operations which may include patrol, community services, investigations, jail, traffic, and professional standards.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of assigned division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Prepare assigned division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Police Department.
• Study crime reports and current law enforcement literature to identify trends and make recommendations for changes in organization and operating policies and procedures; review shift activities and implement modifications in deployment, assignments, or related areas as needed.
• Serve as incident commander; direct and participate in the investigation of especially difficult or complex criminal cases and/or accident scenes; prepare and supervise preparation of cases for court.
• Participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; attend and make presentations to and meet with neighborhood groups and commissions, task forces, committees, Commissions, City Council and others as assigned.
• Support the development and implementation of an organizational philosophy with an emphasis on community based services, enforcement efforts and internal supervision and mentoring of staff.
• Maintain personal contact with members of the community and local businesses; oversee the performance of assigned personnel to insure the department’s goal of maintaining direct and effective personal contact with members of the community is fully implemented.
• Supervise the investigation of complaints involving the conduct of personnel; respond to the most difficult citizen complaints and requests for information.
• Oversee maintenance of department equipment inventory including motor vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and related supplies and material.
• Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; may participate in labor negotiations; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
•  Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of law enforcement services and program administration.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Effective ways to coordinate police activities with members of the community, other criminal justice and public safety agencies, and public and private organizations working to improve the quality of life in the community.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern office procedures and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and information systems related to law enforcement.

Ability to:

• Organize and direct assigned Police Department division operations according to area of assignment.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer’s job; analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple  and power grasping and fine manipulation; bend, squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting building searches; climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; run and walk;; use telephone, and communicate through written means; continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Perform the most complex work of the department.
• Deal with a diverse community and differing expectations of police services, show compassion and build consensus in developing approaches to police services.
• Develop and implement comprehensive plans to provide effective community based police services; interpret and explain laws as well as department policies and procedures.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations and Police Department General Orders.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement operations and administration, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of a Management Certificate issued by the California Police Officers Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) within six months of date of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR and First Aid certificates.

Employees must be tobacco free and cannot use tobacco products on or off duty.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their experience scored in the Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Final promotional appointment is contingent upon having successfully passed a City-paid pre-employment medical exam specific for the position for which applied.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

FINAL FILING DATE:  Qualified and Regular City of Roseville employees may submit an application to Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Temporary employees are not eligible to apply.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is establishing an employment for the Regular and Full-time position of Police Lieutenant in the Roseville Police Department. The normal work schedule is a 10/11 shift.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize and direct activities of an assigned section within the Police Department with responsibility for a variety of operational and administrative law enforcement activities that may include jail and traffic, investigations, and/or patrol; to coordinate section activities with other divisions or departments; and to provide highly responsible support to the division head.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general direction from higher level management staff.
• Exercises direct supervision over assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for law enforcement duties related to assigned section operations; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop and oversee the work of staff involved in activities related to assigned section operations, such as jail and traffic, investigations, and/or patrol; develop work schedules for field personnel.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned section; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; and submit justifications for staffing, equipment, material and supplies related to section activities and related special projects; monitor and control expenditure.
• Serve as watch commander; plan and direct training and response of specialized and/or tactical units, as assigned.
• Oversee investigations and personally participate in situations of a highly complex or sensitive nature, as assigned.
• Oversee and direct operations of jail and traffic functions, as assigned.
• Participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; attend and make presentations to and meet with neighborhood groups and commissions, task forces, committees, Commissions, City Council and others as assigned.
• Support the development and implementation of an organizational philosophy with an emphasis on community based services, enforcement efforts and internal supervision and mentoring of staff.
• Maintain personal contact with members of the community and local businesses; oversee the performance of assigned personnel to insure the department’s goal of maintaining direct and effective personal contact with members of the community is fully implemented.
• Respond to major crime and accident scenes, as appropriate.
• Conduct internal investigation of citizen and employee complaints.
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public and media as appropriate; research questions and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve issues.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of law enforcement services and program administration.
• Effective ways to coordinate police activities with members of the community, other criminal justice and public safety agencies, and public and private organizations working to improve the quality of life in the community.
• Pertinent local, State, and federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of research analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and information systems related to law enforcement.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement and direct section activities related to assigned function, which may include jail and traffic, investigations, and/or patrol activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk or vehicle for long periods of time; operate a police vehicle in routine and emergency high speed situations. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple  and power grasping and fine manipulation; bend, squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting building searches; climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; run and walk;; use telephone, and communicate through written means; continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Interpret and explain pertinent assigned section and department policies and procedures.
• Deal with a diverse community and differing expectations of police services, show compassion and build consensus in developing approaches to police services.
• Develop and implement comprehensive plans to provide effective community based police services; interpret and explain laws as well as department policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement operations and administration, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of a Supervisory and/or Management Certificate issued by the California Police Officers Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR and First Aid certificates.

Employees must be tobacco free and cannot use tobacco products on or off duty.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their experience scored in the Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Final promotional appointment is contingent upon having successfully passed a City-paid pre-employment medical exam specific for the position for which applied.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

FINAL FILING DATE: Qualified and Regular City of Roseville employees may submit an application to Human Resources by 5:00 p.m on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Temporary employees are not eligible to apply.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is establishing an employment for the Regular and Full-time position of Police Sergeant in the Roseville Police Department. The normal work schedule is 3/11, 4/11.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, direct and supervise various law enforcement unit operations within the Police Department; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general direction from management staff, as assigned.
• Exercises direct supervision over assigned sworn, technical, and administrative support personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for law enforcement activities at the unit level; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in law enforcement activities.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Patrol an assigned area to preserve law and order, prevent, identify and investigate crimes, and enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems; preserve good relationships with the general public to promote and participate in proactive policing, including but not limited to, warrant service, investigative traffic stops, consent searches, probation searches, parole searches, and the conduct of field interviews.
• Attend, participate and represent the department at a variety of community, public and school events, building and maintaining relationships with the citizens of the City.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, equipment, material and supplies; monitor and control expenditure; may prepare, submit, and administer grant proposals.
• Maintain awareness of on-going law enforcement activities to provide direction and/or respond to calls for service that involve complicated and/or emergency situations; oversee criminal investigations, as appropriate.
• Supervise a traffic enforcement program related to speeding, DUI, photo red light observation, and special events/parades/street closures and related activities; investigate major traffic accidents.
• Oversee criminal investigations, including crimes against persons and property, narcotics, juvenile offenses, and related felony crimes; supervise crime scene investigations, as appropriate.
• Receive and conduct investigations related to complaints about police services provided and personnel actions made by citizens and/or internal staff; perform background investigations related to potential new hires, both sworn and non-sworn.
• May perform duties such as monitoring certifications and standards, performing canine unit supervision, youth program activities, and/or other ancillary duties
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Serve as Watch Commander in the absence of the Patrol Lieutenant. 
• Answer questions and provide information to the public and media as appropriate; research questions and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve issues.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of law enforcement organization, methods and techniques.
• Principles and techniques used in public and community relations as it relates to law enforcement activities.
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and information systems related to law enforcement.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
• Principles of budget monitoring.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Pertinent local, State, and federal rules, regulations and laws, including laws of evidence, arrest and custody; proper methods of investigations, identification, patrol and traffic enforcement.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement and direct unit operations/activities, which may include traffic, investigations, patrol, and/or other law enforcement duties as assigned.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk or vehicle for long periods of time; operate a police vehicle in routine and emergency high speed situations. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple  and power grasping and fine manipulation; push, pull, climb, run and walk; use telephone, and communicate through written means; continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Interpret and explain pertinent assigned unit and department policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in sworn law enforcement activities, one year of lead responsibility is desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level education, supplemented by 45 college semester units from an accredited college or university.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of an Intermediate Certificate issued by the California Police Officers Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR and First Aid certificates.

Employees must be tobacco free and cannot use tobacco products on or off duty.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their experience scored in the Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Final promotional appointment is contingent upon having successfully passed a City-paid pre-employment medical exam specific for the position for which applied.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

FINAL FILING DATE: Open Until Filled

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-Time position of Community Services Officer II in the Police Department.  The normal work schedule is 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, Monday – Friday. 

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of administrative and field support duties in a non-sworn capacity related to public safety activities and crime prevention programs; conduct transactions that involve the public, courts, various City departments, and other public agencies; provide information to the general public and answer inquiries and to perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Community Services Officer series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Community Services Officer Supervisor; may receive technical and/or functional supervision from an assigned CSO training officer.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to and document cold case calls (not requiring a sworn officer) regarding a variety of criminal, non-criminal, vehicle accidents and non-hazardous situations.
• Identify, locate, collect and photograph evidence at crime scenes to include dusting for latent fingerprints.
• Direct traffic at accident scenes and other events that may require traffic direction.
• Perform parking enforcement duties; maintain a variety of records related to citations and vehicle impoundments; sign-off on citations related to equipment violations.
• Enforce vehicle, sign and litter abatement ordinances; drive, deploy and pick up speed monitoring equipment; observe and report needed street sign repairs/corrections.
• Maintain contact with citizens and community groups regarding Police Department programs and services; conduct meetings and make presentations to community and school groups.
• Develop, coordinate, and promote safety and crime prevention educational programs; provide security assessments for businesses and residents and encourage proactive crime prevention practices.
• Transport property and/or evidence in a secure manner to appropriate destination.
• Prepare and complete a variety of reports and public notifications; assist with telephone and/or public counter inquiries.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, or otherwise periodic reports related to a variety of law enforcement activities.
• Testify in court as required.
• Serve as training officer, when assigned.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City staff, the general public, promoters, vendors, and others using principles of good customer service.
• Process taxi cab and massage license permits.
• Conduct pre-employment background investigations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement practices, methods, and applications as related to a broad range of services and programs.
• Standard information, communications, and record keeping as related to law enforcement.
• Principles and methods used in traffic control.
• Automated law enforcement information equipment and systems and related procedures.

Ability to:

• Independently perform the full range community service of duties.
• Train Community Services I level personnel, as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

• Two years of experience performing duties similar to that of a Community Services Officer I with the City of Roseville (perform a variety of administrative and field support duties in a non-sworn capacity related to public safety activities and crime prevention programs; conduct transactions that involve the public, courts, various City departments, and other public agencies).

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Must obtain valid CPR and First Aid certificates within one year of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3. How many years of experience do you have performing a variety of administrative and field support duties in a non-sworn capacity related to public safety activities and crime prevention programs; conduct transactions that involve the public, courts, various City departments, and other public agencies.

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 6+ Years

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, a background check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The Community

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

The Department

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

The Position

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

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

Essential Job Functions

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

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

POSITION

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work and to do related work as required.  The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Woodland Police Department is staffed with 68 sworn officers and 21 support employees. It, too, is expected to expand in size as the City grows. The Department is managed by a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, three Lieutenants, ten Sergeants, and a Police Records Supervisor. The Department has three Bureaus; Patrol, Investigations, and Community Relations. Police Officers are assigned to all Bureaus where they work in various capacities and teams.   Within the Bureaus are many specialty units including K-9, Traffic/Motors, School Resource Officers, Street Response Team, Narcotics Agent, Detectives, and Homeless Outreach Street Team.  There are a number of collateral duties available to officers to include SWAT, Crisis Negotiations Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Arrest & Control Instructors, Firearms Instructors, Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) instructors, Social Media Team and Bicycle Patrol. The Woodland Police Department prides itself in being a service-orientated agency using a Community Oriented Policing model and Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) strategy. The Woodland Police Department welcomes and practices constant community engagement, outreach, and activism. The City's Police Activities League (PAL) was formed and is led by Woodland Police personnel who place an emphasis on providing accessible and healthy activities for the city's youth.

ABOUT THE CITY

Woodland is a city of approximately 60,000 residents. Incorporated in 1871, Woodland is conveniently located on I-5 just 12 miles northwest of Sacramento and 9 miles north of U.C. Davis. Woodland’s primary business is agriculture and light industrial, including distribution centers for Target, True Value, and Walgreen’s. Woodland has a community college, 2 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools and 12 elementary schools in the public school district, supplemented by five private schools, grades K through 12. The area offers various recreation possibilities: water skiing and boating on the Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa and Lake Folsom; skiing in the Sierras, hunting and fishing; five golf courses; and many other youth and adult oriented recreations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

As a Police Officer Recruit, the Recruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and training (P.O.S.T), a certified basic academy during regular academy hours and any other scheduled departmental and academy exercise activities.  Successful completion of the academy is required to continue employment and be promoted to a Police Officer.  General Supervision will be provided from executive level Police Department personnel, both sworn and civilian, and P.O.S.T. Academy staff.  No direct supervision of staff is exercised. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school; passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test; or possession of a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Not required but desired.

License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Environment:  The candidate will train in a high-stress police-training academy; indoor classrooms and outdoor physical agility course; exposure to noise, smoke, and inclement

Physical:  Physical health, strength, stature and agility to meet physical demands of police work as determined by an agility test and a pre-employment physical exam.

Vision:  See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Age:  Must be 21 years of age upon completion of academy.

Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. citizen, or have permanent resident alien status and applied for citizenship at time of appointment to position of Police Officer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the Police Officer Recruit position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 45 and must pass all components of the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320.

• If taken within the past 6 months, applicants may submit evidence of a P.O.S.T. Certified PELLETB test score with a score equal or greater than a T-45 with the application to be considered for this recruitment.
• Woodland Police Department will not accept previously received Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) scores. Applicants will be required to participate in this recruitment’s WSTB event.

Test Details:

1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 45.  The areas covered by the test include:

• Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options
• Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options
• Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options
• Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content
• CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words

2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the minimum passing score is 320 (Important – POST Academies may require a higher standard). The events include:

• 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles
• 165-pound body drag for 32-feet
• 6-foot chain link fence climb
• 6-foot solid wall climb
• 500-yard run

Test Date:

Woodland Police Department will offer the PELLETB test and WSTB test on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Eligible List Placement: 

Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 45 (weight: 100%).  Those applicants who pass both the PELLETB and Physical Agility test (WSTB) will be invited to participate in a panel interview.  Applicants who successfully pass the panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list and may be selected to participate in a final interview with the Chief of Police.

APPLICATION

Apply utilizing the CalOpps website: https://www.calopps.org/default.cfm . Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted.  

Review / Selection Process:  All applications, supplemental questionnaires, resumes, and assessment exam score documents will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Those best meeting the stated qualifications and requirements for the position will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of a written exam (PELLETB) and a physical agility test (WSTB).  Those candidates who pass both the written and physical agility tests will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Candidates successful in the testing process will be placed on the eligibility list. Candidates selected to continue in the process must successfully complete the following:

•An interview with members of the Command Staff

•Personal history background check

• Fingerprint examination with no felony or domestic violence convictions

• Pre-employment psychological testing and medical examination  

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

The City will also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class.  The background check will include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history.  Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointment authority in the selection process.  In obtaining such information, the City will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Employees hired into this position shall refrain from the use of all tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco products) during the term of their employment with the City of Woodland.

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department

Working at the award-winning Citrus Heights Police Department is all about strong character – yours and ours.  Our reputation and ability to effectively serve our community is built on the words, actions, and habits of our department members. We have built a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach; where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a fast-paced law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, supportive City leadership and an involved community who believes in their officers, the Citrus Heights Police Department is the place for you.  We have created something exceptional at the CHPD; an agency where you will be challenged and trained well; a place where you are family; a premier department like no other. 

The Position

The CHPD provides an extensive variety of law enforcement services to the community.  We are actively seeking Police Officers who are committed to the vision of pioneering a new way of premier policing.  Citrus Heights has built an agency where patrol officers enjoy building relationships with the community and are supported by visionary leadership.  CHPD officers are enhanced by advanced technology and quality equipment and vehicles.  The major thoroughfares coursing through our city make traffic management a vital responsibility of all officers.  In addition to a fast-paced patrol division, the department has regular opportunities for special assignments, including Traffic, Investigations, School Resource, POP, K9, SWAT, Bike, Field Training, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Special Investigations, Domestic Violence Response, Small UAV Pilots, Crisis Negotiators, Honor Guard, Bait, Juvenile Investigations and more!  We are committed to the wellness of our officers as demonstrated by our on-duty workout program and the CHPD Running, Softball, and Basketball teams.  Our officers also enjoy investing in our community’s youth through the Explorer Program and coaching a variety of sports and activities through the Citrus Heights Police Activities League.

Unique Shift Schedule

A career as a Police Officer assigned to patrol is demanding.  We recognize this and want our officers to truly experience work/life balance.  We have strategically incorporated these values into the benefits and work schedule programs outlined.  Officers are scheduled on 10 or 12.5 hour shifts, depending on their assignment, including a regular training day.  The crown jewel of our schedule is the Mini-Sabbatical which allows full time patrol officers to annually receive four consecutive weeks of paid time off; that’s in addition to vacation time.  That is a month off every year to spend with family!  For us, it’s family first.

Benefits

The City offers first class benefits, including: CalPERS retirement (employee pays full member contribution), 136 to 240 hours of accrued Annual Leave (to be used for vacation or sick time); 40 hours of Long Term Medical Leave; a substantial monthly City contribution toward health insurance and if qualifying alternative group health coverage is demonstrated, a $600/month cash-out may be added to salary or deferred compensation; and fully paid family dental, family vision, employee life and long-term disability insurance. 

The City does not participate in Social Security but does participate in Medicare and State Disability Insurance (SDI).  In addition, officers assigned to the Patrol Division receive 4 weeks of paid Mini-Sabbatical each year.  Officers have the ability to earn up to an additional 5% as a Detective or SRO – retaining the additional pay once the assignment is complete. The probationary period for this position is 18 months. 

Relocation Incentives:  The City offers a one-time $1,500 Relocation Assistance Award as a recruitment incentive for sworn personnel.  This Relocation Assistance award is available to full-time sworn Police Department employees who currently are living more than 60 miles away from Citrus Heights and moves within a 60 mile radius of the Citrus Heights Police Department.

A complete detail summary of all the Employee Benefits are listed here:

http://www.citrusheights.net/DocumentCenter/View/16019/2021-Employee-Benefit-Summary

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and Training:  Applicants must have graduated from a P.O.S.T.  Academy, Modules III, II, and I, or, to be considered a lateral officer, have one-year experience in a law enforcement agency with six months of recent patrol experience. (Applications from academy attendees may be accepted with proof of academy enrollment.)
• Education:  Equivalent to high school graduation
• Certifications:  Possession of a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate*
• License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment
  Applicants with break in Service or out of state:
• Officers with 3+ years “break in service” from a P.O.S.T certified agency: Please provide a copy of your completed P.O.S.T Requalification certificate*
• Out-of-state Officers:  Provide a proof of your California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver* or completed California P.O.S.T Basic Course certificate*
   
  *For more information on the above waiver/certificates, please go to http://www.post.ca.gov.

The Department

Working at the award-winning Citrus Heights Police Department is all about solid character – yours and ours.  Our reputation and ability to effectively serve our community are built on the words, actions, and habits of our department members. We have created a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach, where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a fast-paced law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, supportive City leadership, and an involved community who believes in their officers, the Citrus Heights Police Department is the place for you.  We have created something exceptional at the CHPD; an agency where you will be challenged and trained well; a place where you are family; a premier department like no other. 

At the Citrus Heights Police Department, we have created a place where conviction and character count, where performance and excellence are celebrated; where input and ideas are welcomed to ignite innovation; where you are family.  How do we create this unique environment?  We do what we say.  We accept responsibility and are accountable for our actions.  We listen and learn.  We invite and inspire ideas. We empower employees to make independent decisions and proactively solve problems.  We help employees develop and grow, providing real feedback.  We don’t settle. 

The Position

Reserve Police Officers provide a wide variety of law enforcement services to the community. We are continuously seeking paid Reserve Police Officers who are committed to the vision of pioneering a new way of policing.  Reserve Police Officers augment our full-time Police Officers in their primary duties and have the opportunity to work various assignments within the department to gain and expand their expertise.  Upon completion of a Field Training Program, Level I Reserve Police Officers work with minimal supervision to independently provide general law enforcement for the duration of their assignment. Level II Reserve Police Officers work under direct supervision providing general law enforcement and/or support duties for the duration of their assignment. 

Whether you are an experienced police officer looking for part-time work, actively enrolled in the P.O.S.T. Academy or Modules I, II or III, we have positions available.  Many of our current full-time police officers started in our reserve program.   

A Police Officer that is appointed to the Reserve Program will work in a part-time, temporary capacity. Hours worked are not to exceed 960 hours (Non-PERS) during the fiscal year.  Incumbents will be required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month and participate in one full day of training per month.  Citrus Heights invites all to apply for positions; however, pursuant to Government Code, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Minimum Qualifications – Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Experience:  None required; however, previous law enforcement work experience is preferred.
• Education:  Equivalent to high school graduation.
• License:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Certifications:  Level I Reserves must have completed a California P.O.S.T. Academy or California P.O.S.T. Modules III, II, and I.  

Level II Reserves must have completed California P.O.S.T. Modules III and II.

Level III Reserves must have completed California P.O.S.T Module III.

The Department

Working at the award-winning Citrus Heights Police Department is all about strong character – yours and ours.  Our reputation and ability to effectively serve our community is built on the words, actions, and habits of our department members. We have built a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach; where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a fast -paced law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, supportive City leadership and an involved community who believes in their officers, the Citrus Heights Police Department is the place for you.  We have created something exceptional at the CHPD; an agency where you will be challenged and trained well; a place where you are family; a premier department like no other. 

The Position

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking a Police Records Assistant to perform a variety of police records duties such as: following procedures for providing services and information related to police records, researching law enforcement reports, providing information to law enforcement personnel, and providing reception duties at the front counter and over the telephone.  Police Records Assistants follow strict procedures for maintaining a variety of confidential police records, and providing police clerical support for law enforcement programs and policies.  

Minimum Qualifications

Police Records Assistant I

• Experience and Training: One year of public contact work experience, in person or over the telephone that demonstrates a general aptitude for working with the public in a multi-task environment.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• License: May need to possess a valid California Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance.

Police Records Assistant II

• Experience and Training: Three years of police records experience similar to the Police Records Assistant I in the City of Citrus Heights.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• License: May need to possess a valid California Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance.