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The City of San Mateo Police Department is looking for a Vehicle Abatement Officer

Application Deadline:  Recruitment will close by November 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

Why Join our Department?

The Vehicle Abatement Officer is a vital position in the San Mateo Police Department and we are seeking a candidate to join our diverse and outstanding group of men and women who are dedicated to providing exceptional public service. The Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and solving problems while protecting our community through professionalism, integrity and excellence.  We strive to be the model police agency that others will emulate and a leader in the County and in our profession, adopting creative and innovative strategies to prevent crime and support those most in need.  We will continue to do this through cutting-edge technology, creative solutions to problems, by respecting individual rights, conducting fair and non-biased policing, and good, old-fashioned police work.  

 

What You’ll Do

• Receive on-the-job training, learn and perform work in the following functions:
• Respond to and investigate complaints, either from the public or self-initiated, of abandoned vehicles in violation of the San Mateo Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code.
• Process and abate abandoned vehicles as outlined in the California Vehicle Code, San Mateo Municipal Code, and Police Department Policy, including issue parking citations, conduct private property vehicle abatements, establish and maintain protocols for large vehicle (RV, bus) abatement, ensure vehicle owners and/or lien holders are provided with up to date information.
• Annually review all applicable abandoned vehicle fees to ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate with other City departments for abandoned vehicle issues.
• May assist with administrative or citation reviews to include tow hearings.
• Respond to questions and concerns from business representatives, the general public, departmental staff, and other agencies.
• Provide information as appropriate and resolve service issues and complaints.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with towing agencies, vehicle dismantling agencies and other vehicle recyclers and provide all necessary documentation.
• Create and maintain guidelines and information for private property owners for reporting and legally abating vehicles.
• Assist dispatchers with data entry, and prepare and maintain reports, records, statistics or other documents regarding citation and towing activities as necessary.
• Transport patrol vehicles, radios, and other equipment for maintenance to appropriate destination.
• Respond to requests for assistance involving traffic control, direct traffic and perform other traffic control related duties at accident scenes and community events.

 

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory, which is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board in both Testing and Calibration, including the Property Unit's activities is seeking to fill a Property Officer position within the Forensic Laboratory.

Located at the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, the County of San Mateo offers a wide range of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities, and numerous attractions. The 764,797 residents of the County enjoy a diverse, multi-cultural citizenry, cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air, and rural open space.

The Forensic Laboratory is located in San Mateo, California and was newly constructed in March 2003. It is managed by a civilian Laboratory Director who is currently supported by four (4) Supervising Criminalists, a Records/Property Manager, 30 forensic scientists and interns, three (3) administrative support staff, and two (2) full-time Property Officers. This Property Officer will report to the Records/Property Manager.

Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring proper quality assurance and quality control measures relevant to the proper storage of physical evidence. This includes maintaining temperature logs, maintaining accurate chain of custody, safety awareness for controlled substances and firearms, inventorying items of evidence, multi-tasking, and attention to minor details.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have exceptional attention to detail skills.
• Have the ability to read and comprehend legal documents and laboratory policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing.
• Have experience with keeping accurate logs and records.
• Have the ability to enter and retrieve information from a computer database with sufficient speed and accuracy.
• Have the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.

Note:  This eligible list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill current and possible future Property Officer vacancies within any area of the Sheriff's Office.

This position may be filled at either the Sheriff's Property Officer I ($26.21-$32.77/hr) or Sheriff's Property Officer II ($31.40-$39.26/hr) level.

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

• Receive evidence in a properly sealed condition.
• Maintain accurate chain of custody records.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Instruct law enforcement agencies on laboratory policies for sealing evidence.
• Store evidence properly.
• Maintain property databases.
• Render guns safe.

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
 

Sheriff's Property Officer I: One year of store keeping or clerical experience which has included responsibility for maintaining inventory control records or a complex filing system.
Sheriff's Property Officer II: Two years of experience in a law enforcement or law administrative agency receiving, storing, releasing and inventorying property held for safekeeping.

Other Requirements: Pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment. The selected candidate must possess a valid California driver's license at the time of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of stock control systems and record keeping.
• General characteristics and values of different types of commodities.
• Techniques of receiving, storing, inventorying, safeguarding and disposing of personal and other types of property.
• California Penal Code, Civil Code, various County ordinances, the Federal Gun Act of 1968 and other laws governing public property, release of property and evidence and destruction of narcotics.
• General characteristics and values of different types of equipment used in the Sheriff's Office including characteristics and handling of firearms.
• Types of information stored in CLETS and NCIC.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Explain and apply departmental policies and procedures including court procedures and process of obtaining release of property.
• Train personnel.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Operate teletype and computer terminals.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, laws and ordinances.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Make accurate observations.
• Work well with minimal supervision.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Lift and move bulky or heavy objects.
• Apply laws, codes and ordinances related to property management, guns, narcotics and evidence.
• Handle firearms.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
 

Sheriff's Property Officer I: One year of store keeping or clerical experience which has included responsibility for maintaining inventory control records or a complex filing system.
Sheriff's Property Officer II: Two years of experience in a law enforcement or law administrative agency receiving, storing, releasing and inventorying property held for safekeeping.

Other Requirements: Pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment. The selected candidate must possess a valid California driver's license at the time of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of stock control systems and record keeping.
• General characteristics and values of different types of commodities.
• Techniques of receiving, storing, inventorying, safeguarding and disposing of personal and other types of property.
• California Penal Code, Civil Code, various County ordinances, the Federal Gun Act of 1968 and other laws governing public property, release of property and evidence and destruction of narcotics.
• General characteristics and values of different types of equipment used in the Sheriff's Office including characteristics and handling of firearms.
• Types of information stored in CLETS and NCIC.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Explain and apply departmental policies and procedures including court procedures and process of obtaining release of property.
• Train personnel.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Operate teletype and computer terminals.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, laws and ordinances.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Make accurate observations.
• Work well with minimal supervision.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with employees, officials of public agencies, attorneys, property owners and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Lift and move bulky or heavy objects.
• Apply laws, codes and ordinances related to property management, guns, narcotics and evidence.
• Handle firearms.

 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date:  October 29, 2019
Application Screening:   October 31, 2019
Panel Interviews:  November 13 and/or November 14, 2019

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. 

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Are you an experienced law enforcement professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica.

The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for a Police Captain to join in our mission of protecting and serving the Community.

 

To learn more about this opportunity, please click here.

Central County Fire Department

has an opening for a full-time Fire Prevention Specialist  

 

This is an entry level position, and successful candidates will be placed at the beginning of the pay range.

 

DEFINITION

Under the direction and supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Specialist performs responsible, technical and specialized work in the fields of life safety inspection, engineering and code enforcement. This is an entry-level position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• May conduct public education presentations
• Resolve citizen complaints about fire related problems
• Assist in reviews of building construction plans and business emergency plans for compliance with state and local fire and life safety standards and regulations
• Provide technical assistance to fire companies
• Inspect residential, licensed care, commercial and industrial buildings, facilities and larger places of public assembly to determine and enforce compliance with local and state fire and life safety codes.
• Under supervision, interpret various federal, state and local fire and life safety codes for the public and make recommendations as needed
• Interpret policies, procedures and documents relating to business emergency plan requirements
• Review, evaluate and process business emergency plans
• Inspect, evaluate and grant fire safety clearances for state licensed care facilities
• Under supervision collect, analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive reports
• Write reports based on field notes
• Issue “Notice and Order” and prepare summary information reports
• Investigate complaints from the public
• Assist in testing and accepting, life safety, fixed detection and extinguishing systems
• Work with other governmental agencies for compliance and enforcement of building and fire codes and standards, the building development and planning process, weed and rubbish abatement
• Perform related duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Organization, procedures and operating details of municipal government
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Software programs used in fire administration
• Department Policies and Procedures
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

Ability to:

• Understand, interpret and apply the Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code and other applicable federal, state and local laws
• Detect fire hazards and code violations and determine appropriate mitigation measures
• Plan and perform field work
• Read construction drawings and specifications, identifying necessary changes to bring project into compliance with appropriate building and fire codes

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of California State Board of Fire Services accredited courses Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Fire Protection, or Management is desirable

License or Certificate:

• Valid California State Driver’s License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Ability to crawl, crouch, twist upper body, sit, stand and walk for long periods of time; climb ladders and work at heights; ability to identify hazardous environments including electrical and mechanical hazards and confined spaces. Ability to analyze situations quickly and draw logical conclusions; to remain calm and follow instructions under pressure, stress and emergency situations. Work cooperatively with the public, other departments and all those encountered in the course of work. Communicate clearly on the phone, in person and in writing; deal calmly with irate citizens and contracts; enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact. Possess the necessary visual and auditory abilities as well as physical stamina and endurance required to perform aforementioned duties.             

Under general supervision, supplements administrative staff and provides support for sworn staff in police operations including mail distribution, public fingerprinting, property and evidence handling and control, data input and retrieval for payroll, purchasing, and crime analysis functions; provides parking and vehicle abatement enforcement, prepares minor police reports; performs administrative support for youth services, crime prevention and volunteer programs and is cross trained to handle all assignments.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

There are four main assignment areas for the position. Currently there is only one vacancy; however, Senior Community Service Officers are cross trained in all of the areas listed below and positions may rotate upon need of the agency.  The new hire for this opening will initially be assigned to field operations.

Field Operations assignment:

Performs vehicle abatement duties, provides parking enforcement, performs evidence collection and processing in accordance with departmental procedures, prepares police and operational reports. Responds to subpoenas as necessary. Handle a variety of department fleet maintenance and equipment maintenance duties; run errands in support of department operations. 

Property/Evidence assignment:

Maintain and manage property and evidence of the department, including maintaining the property / evidence rooms; receive, collect, catalogue, store, handle and transport evidence; reviews files on case-by-base basis for disposition in accordance with Penal Codes and Law; assist in providing training to officers on proper packaging of evidence; prepare basic police reports, compile complex information; manage equipment inventory, provide information, telephone and front counter service, order and maintain evidence supplies and necessary equipment, perform payroll data input and payroll preparation/coordination.

Crime Prevention assignment:

Contacts residents, homeowners associations, Neighborhood Watch groups and others to coordinate community presentations; prepare educational materials and information on issues such as crime stats, department operations, general City topics and other related topics for presentations and public information brochures; develop department press releases for local newspapers; prepare, coordinate and/or participate in various community events; assist in coordinating reserve officer and citizen volunteer program activities; supervise, maintain, coordinate and provide training for the Police Explorer program; conduct police station tours; coordinates, drives and prepares CARES vehicle for use at City events; backup support for Property and Evidence assignment ; coordinates support functions of various divisions and services.

Warrant/Crime Analysis assignment:

Research, organize and compile crime analysis information using specialized software applications; prepare internal correspondence, reports, graphs and other presentations; develop and maintain contacts with other criminal justice system personnel to exchange information; maintains department records pertaining to such items as registrants, parolees, pawn slips, and FI cards; assist Detectives in intelligence; prepare and coordinate status reports and informational publications for the public; act as non-custodial court liaison including periodic (e.g. daily) runs to Criminal Court; maintains department warrants, including processing incoming, recalled, suspended and cleared warrants, monitoring and tracking outside agency warrant requests, updates on booked defendants, and due diligence; handles bail procedures.  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

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

Education:  A high school diploma or equivalent with courses in office administration or specialized job training, with undergraduate college course work, specialized administrative or law enforcement education and/or training. An associate degree is desirable.

Experience:  Two (2) years of full-time experience using computers, telephones, radios and other modern office equipment and programs including preparing, compiling and distributing records, budgets, reports and statistical information.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to provide effective service and technical support; ability to learn all assignments; ability to sit for long periods of time, stoop, squat, lift and carry small boxes, supplies and equipment up to 25 lbs.; ability to remain calm and courteous in stressful situations, possess stamina for high workload periods, high profile projects and tight deadlines; coordinate and communicate with a wide range of people, effectively disseminate information and analyze relevant data; flexibility to work irregular hours and overtime as necessary; handle multiple priorities and respond to urgent requests; provide community service in a polite and courteous manner. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a good driving record.

HOW TO APPLY:

A City/District application is required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 2, 2019. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible as we will only accept the first 100 applications for this position. Applications may be submitted online at the following website: http://www.calopps.org.

You may also obtain and submit the required application at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

A limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist of one or more of the following components: written exam, oral board interview and/or assessment center. The employment list will consist of candidates that successfully complete the oral board process. This list will be in effect for at least one year. Applicants selected for a Departmental interview must complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph and fingerprinting. After a conditional job offer, applicants must also complete a psychological examination and pre-employment medical examination.

BENEFITS:

The City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes 12 paid holidays per year; annual sick leave; discretionary leave; Public Employees’ Retirement System, 2.7%@55 formula; Voluntary Deferred Compensation program; Flexible Benefits Program including health, dental, vision and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program; 9/80 work schedule; vacation accrued at the rate of 11 working days per year for the first three years then increasing to a maximum of 23 working days per year; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance.

 

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

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

$84,250.20 Annually to Start
 

Why Belmont?

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

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

The Position

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

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

 

The Police Department invites you to apply for the position of Police Clerk. The current opening is in the Police Department, and provides an excellent opportunity for a person seeking variety and challenge.  This position is under the general supervision of a Records Supervisor within the Administrative Division. 

Typical duties may include the following:

• Sort, file, copy and distribute crime reports, traffic reports, citations, petitions, subpoenas, warrants and other materials to appropriate personnel.
• Type correspondence and perform data entry, process court work, operate a computer terminal.
• Respond to inquiries from the public
• Perform fingerprinting (LiveScan).
• Maintain files and permits on registered persons.
• Act as front desk receptionist, answer various phones, electronic requests for service and other related responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgment, establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Department personnel, supervisors, other City employees, and the public. 

The ability to speak Spanish fluently; one year of experience performing specialized clerical duties, applicable to a police operations environment; and the ability to type 45 WPM are all highly desirable qualifications, but are not required.  If you choose to submit a typing speed certificate, it must be uploaded as an attachment to your application.

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

The City of San Bruno invites your interest for the position of Fire Chief. Please read the recruitment brochure for information on the position, benefits, and application process. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter electronically to sanbruno.fc@thehawkinscompany.com by October 25, 2019.

 

Questions can be directed to:

Bill Hawkins (213) 308-0945 bill@thehawkinscompany.com

Ms. Brett Byers (323) 403-8279 brett@thehawkinscompany.com

Ms. Yonnine Hawkins Garr (323) 252-1655 yonnine@thehawkinscompany.com

 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by law in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

 

This is a journey-level class in the Police Records Specialist classification series responsible for maintaining information in specialized departmental databases, preparing and assembling reports, processing payments, and preparing and processing subpoenas, requests for information, and other documents. All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.