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Under the supervision of the Police Academy Sergeant, the Program Manager is responsible for managing the training program operations within the Bureau of Administration’s Training Unit.  This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating training for the 28-week Police Recruit training program and is responsible for ensuring training hours and requirements meet or exceed California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

The Academy has a Paramilitary structure with weekly physical conditioning, firearms training, arrest and control tactics, and an intense classroom curriculum. There are learning domains, weekly exams, mid-term and final exams including scenario/role-playing practical situations.

Typical duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

¾    Create and manage the Police Academy schedule, coordinate and facilitate Police Recruit training academy requirements.

¾    Monitor and conduct training needs assessments for training staff, and entry level employees to ensure basic courses meet education, training, and safety expectations, both by the Department and state level.

¾    Constant evaluation of academy policy and procedures to ensure compliance at local and state level.  Maintain awareness and incorporate new training on amended or new policies or procedures.

¾    Plan, implement and manage the training programs operations ensuring efficient utilization of resources. Track and maintain training unit cost and budget, including training costs, overtime expenses, and equipment.

¾    Manage and lead recruits through training, including schedule meetings, evaluations, performance updates, etc.  Review staff evals and address training issues, mentor and provide feedback to commend or correct notable behavior.

¾    Represent the Department Training program to outside agencies and professional groups to build and maintain positive working relationships.  Market and promote training academy, network at CA POST and advisory meetings to establish San Jose Police Department (SJPD) as a best practices’ agency at local, state and regional levels.

Desirable qualifications include possession of a Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate or an Academy Instructor Certificate Course (AICC).

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Lateral Hiring Incentives*

¨ Hiring Bonus $2,000 - $8,000 (DOE)

¨ 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation at the Time of Hire

¨ Reduced Field Training Program

¨ Reduced Probationary Period

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting to establish an employment list for Correctional Officer positions, which will be utilized to provide staffing in the Yuba County Jail. Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security.

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

Definition

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, and participates in the work of staff responsible for constructing, repairing, maintaining, and replacing Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, parks, facilities, and drainage facilities and systems; uses and operates a variety of tools and light to heavy equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned Public Works Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.  

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series, as well as providing lead direction on a day-to-day basis to an assigned crew.  Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.  Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties.  Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to complete assignments.  Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.  This class is distinguished from the Public Works Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisory responsibilities for assigned public works maintenance programs.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with Town standards and specifications.
• Monitors quality of work and identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes and shift staffing levels; implements changes and improvements after approval.
• Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
• Inspects assigned Town infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired; assists in developing work plans and priorities.
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; participates in coordinating safety training.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and Town staff.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Receives and responds to service calls and resident complaints; investigates resident issues and complaints; resolves or refers issues to supervisor.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• May locate underground utilities as part of Underground Service Alert (USA) to inform contractors, agencies, and Town employees doing construction, excavation, or digging work.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

In addition, when assigned to the Water Division:

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of Town water utilities systems, including; repairs concrete including sidewalk panels and temporary street patches.
• Performs water valve maintenance, including locating and raising unexposed valves, operating automated machines to exercise valves on an annual basis, and updating records following the installation of new valves.
• Flushes water mains to ensure water quality meets California State Water Resources Control Board standards.
• Performs water meter maintenance, including installing new meters, testing and repairing meters of various sizes, repairing leaks, and replacing meters as necessary; installs service lines for newly developed properties and accounts for the installation of meters for new homes; performs shut-downs of services, as required.
• Collects and tests samples, following established protocols, from sampling stations located throughout water distribution system to measure system performance and to ensure compliance with water quality standards; schedules testing and sampling conducted by external agencies for compliance and reporting purposes.

• Operates and monitors the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; assists with maintaining water flow and levels throughout the system.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and systems similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Operational characteristics and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment used in public works operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including driving rules and practices, traffic control procedures and regulations, and confined space entry.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Basic mathematics.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers, handheld devices, and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. 
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.
• Train others in proper and safe work procedures.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.
• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work of Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, and drainage facilities and systems.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic records of work performed.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in construction, maintenance, or repair equivalent to a Maintenance Worker II with the Town.

Licenses and Certifications:

• • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B California Driver’s License is required within 24 months of hire.

In addition, when assigned to Water:

• • Possession of a valid Grade I (D1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade II (D2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.  

Environmental Elements

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust and air contaminants.

Associate Planner

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Friday, February 21, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Associate Planner. The incumbent in this position, will independently perform the full scope of duties required and is responsible for administration of a specific project or program.  Performs a variety of professional planning duties to develop, and maintain, the City’s General Plan, and to administer the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Responds to inquiries from the public by providing information regarding the General Plan, the Zoning and Subdivisions Ordinances and statistical data.
• Receives and reviews land use permits, design review applications, zoning and General Plan amendments for conformance with the General Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances and other requirements; and prepares staff reports recommending appropriate action.
• Conducts environmental review including preparation of initial studies and negative declarations, technical and administrative support on the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports and staff reports on all phases of environmental review.
• Performs detailed planning studies, research and analysis to support development of long-range policies and plans, as well as implementation ordinances for the City’s growth and development.
• Prepares and analyzes various professional planning studies including, but not limited to, demographics, traffic and historic resources.
• Prepares General Plan elements such as the Housing Element by drafting and finalizing plan documents; researching materials and making presentations to committees, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Prepares reports and studies and represents the department before the public, other agencies, and developer representatives.
• Attends and participates in meetings of the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, City Council, special committees and neighborhood groups.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of planning for community development and of the methods used in the implementation of such plans.
• Current trends in federal, state, and local planning.
• Socioeconomic and physical resource aspects of planning, zoning, and planning administration.
• Principles and practices of planning for community development and of the methods used in the implementation of such plans.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Collect, tabulate, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Interpret a wide variety of maps, graphic illustrations, detailed drawings, and land use data and legal descriptions.
• Prepare and present effective written reports and verbal presentations.
• Deal effectively with the public and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Research regulations, procedures and/or technical reference material.
• Prepare and analyze various professional planning studies.
• Make presentations to committees, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Represent the Community Development Department before the public, other agencies and developer representatives.
• Work independently in processing and presenting actions to policy bodies.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban studies, geography or related field AND
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience at the Assistant Planner level in municipal or regional planning.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities may substitute for the education (degree) on a year-for-year basis. 
• A Master’s degree in planning or a related field ay substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25-50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application: 

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org. 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY – FEMALE ONLY

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 14th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:

$20.82-$25.31 Per Hour 

INCENTIVE PAY:

Degree: 5% - BA or BS, 7.5% - MA or MS.

OTHER PAY:

 5% - Holiday Pay

 $0.40 per hour – Uniform Allowance
 $0.75 per hour – Bi-Lingual pay

FINAL FILING DATE:

A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 14th, 2020

TESTING:

The written test is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at 9 AM. Oral Board test is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 or Thursday, March 5th, 2020. The written test will be waived for those who have proof of a passing Corrections Test score within the last three years.
 

THE POSITION
The Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy position at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Department performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees; to maintain the security and safety of inmates and staff. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week on a rotating 24-hr shift. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            No experience is required.

Training:            High school diploma or GED equivalent.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                      *    Cover Letter
*     GCPER 44/ Conviction Form      
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 14, 2020.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

Our Department

The Albany Police Department is committed to serving others while keeping Albany a safe and welcoming community. The uniqueness of Albany’s size, combined with its location in a densely populated portion of the Bay Area, allows for our officers to handle a variety of priority calls for service, while still being able to perform the highest level of proactive policing. Officers have the ability to focus on community-based policing where they can develop and maintain good relationships with Albany residents and business owners.

We are searching for hard-working and dedicated individuals to join our organization. Our ideal candidate is someone who is committed to serving the public and has values that closely align with ours. Our department’s supportive, family-like environment makes Albany an attractive place to work and grow as a Police Officer.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ensures active community policing pursuant to codified department policy and strategies.
• Patrols an assigned area by car, bicycle, or on foot; observes, investigates, and reports suspicious and hazardous conditions; apprehends and arrests law violators.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of city ordinances, state laws, and federal laws.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; completes reports.
• Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases; works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and in delinquency control programs.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issues citations.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony in connection with criminal prosecution.
• Searches, transports, and assists in the booking of prisoners.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Participates in specialty units including hostage negotiation teams, tactical response team, and other related police specialty units.
• Completes and submits reports and documentation of work performed.
• Organizes community outreach events; speaks before business, school, civic and special groups, as necessary.
• Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.
• Answers questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department.
• Maintains department equipment and records related to equipment; researches and purchases equipment as necessary.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to superior officers.
• Serves as Field Training Officer, as assigned; trains new recruits and lateral police officers; documents trainee progress and prepares evaluations.
• Assists in performing a variety of non-sworn police duties as necessary.
• Serves as acting Police Sergeant, as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• 20 ½ years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid California Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record.

Special Requirements

• California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)
  • Qualifying score minimum:  T-Score of 42.5
  • Assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered.  Applicants must submit their PELLETB scores on official letterhead from an approved training institution with their application.
• Physical Agility Testing:  Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Training Center
  • Qualifying score minimum: run 1.5 miles in 17 minutes, perform 17 push-ups within one minute, and perform 25 sit-ups within one minute
  • Assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered. Applicants must submit their score on official Napa Valley letterhead.
  • NOTE: Applicants may substitute the Napa Valley College Physical Agility Test Score for a minimum score of 384 on the POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB).  No other substitutions will be allowed. 

• Positions in this classification independently travel within and outside of City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Positions in this classification may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and work overtime.
• Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and successfully pass a police department pre-employment screening process which include, psychological interview, medical examination, background check, and polygraph test.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in a law enforcement agency
• Completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in criminal justice, social science, management, or a related field

Salary and Incentive Pay

While enrolled in the Academy, Police Recruits will be paid an hourly rate of $27.43. Once appointed to the position of Police Officer, the following salary range will apply, and the following incentive pays will become available.

Police Officer Salary: $93,726.65. - $125,602.68 *includes holiday pay

Education Incentives

• 2.5% for possession of an AA/AS degree; or
• 5% for possession of a BA/BS degree; or
• 7% for possession of a MA/MS degree.

POST Incentives

• 2.5% for possession of an Intermediate POST certificate; or
• 4% for possession of an Advanced POST certificate.

Other Incentives

• 2% Bilingual Pay (must pass examination to qualify)
• 5% Night Shift Differential
• 5% Acting Pay
• Up to 5% for Special Assignment

Benefits

While attending the Academy, Recruits and their eligible dependents will be eligible for CalPERS Health Insurance with a 100% City contribution up to the Kaiser Region 1 family rate, and will be enrolled in our CalPERS Retirement Plan as Miscellaneous Classic 2% at 60 or PEPRA 2% at 62. Once appointed to the position of Police Officer, the following benefits will apply:

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” CalPERS members) participate in a 3% @ 55 retirement formula
• New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to CalPERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service) participate in a 2.7% @ 57 formula

Health Insurance

• The City pays up to the Region 1 Kaiser family premium rate. Employees may choose between 10 CalPERS Health Plans.
• Alternate benefit in-lieu of health insurance - Elective paid leave with a quarterly cash out for employees choosing to opt out of the City's medical plan (must provide proof of outside coverage)

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement up to $1,000
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance in the amount of $50,000

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Retirement Health Savings Plan – Employee Contributions
• Commuter Checks
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Free on-site Fitness Gym

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 13 days of holiday pay per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year with a partial sick leave buyout upon retirement

Hiring Process

All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

1. Application – Applications must be submitted by 11:45pm on March 1, 2020. A completed application includes the following -
   1. Written Exam Score: Applicants must furnish a T-Score of 42.5 points or higher from the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered and must be provided on official letterhead from an approved training institution.
   2. Physical Agility Test Score: Applicants must furnish a passing score from the Napa Valley Physical Agility Test by running 1.5 miles in 17 minutes, performing 17 push-ups within one minute, and performing 25 sit-ups within one minute OR applicants may submit a minimum score of 384 on the POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) offered at another institution. Assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered and must be provided on official letterhead from an approved training institution.

NOTE: The Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Training Center will be hosting one testing date for the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test. The cost of both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test is $20.00. The exam date is as follows:

• Saturday, February 8, 2020

Register for the exams here - https://www.nvccjtc.org/register-for-a-course/basic-police-academy-entrance-exam/.

2. Oral Board & Chief’s Interview – After all applications have been reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview consisting of two to three members of the Albany Police Department. The oral board interviews are tentatively schedule for Thursday, March 12, 2020. Candidates that pass the oral board interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. A select number of candidates from the Eligibility List will then be invited to participate in the Chief’s interview. The Chief's interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 16, 2020. 
3. Background Investigation  – The most qualified candidates will be invited to complete a comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph exam.
4. Job Offer – Candidates may be provided with a conditional job offer. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, and a psychological and medical examination.
5. Academy – Recruits will be enrolled in the Napa Valley College Basic Police Academy in July 2020. While in the Academy, Recruits are paid an hourly wage with limited benefits.  
6. Appointment - Upon successful graduation from the Academy in December 2020, Recruits are appointed to the rank of Police Officer with full benefits. Please note: If Recruits are not enrolled in time for the July Academy, they will be enrolled in the next available Academy. 

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: (510) 528-5715

Contact email: mimcquiston@albanyca.org

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 528-5715 a minimum of five days prior to any examination.

THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, the Police Officer Trainee attends a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) approved Police Basic Recruit Academy and successfully completes the academic and physical training required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer Recruit II.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in a P.O.S.T certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.
• Receives training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
• Receives academy and field training to become a Police Officer.
• Learns proper handling and firing of firearms, report writing and emergency vehicle operation. 
• Develops an understanding and working knowledge of the California Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety Codes. 
• Develops an understanding of proper evidence collection and preservation methods.
   

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Management Analyst I/II. Under general supervision, this position performs administrative, budgetary, and statistical analysis including coordinating and conducting special studies, developing departmental procedures, methods and systems, implementing and administering projects, and administering contracts and budgets. The Management Analyst I/II is a flexibly staffed Citywide classification; current vacancies exist in the Fire Department and Public Works & Utilities Department.

The Fire Department’s ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and independently lead and manage projects; review qualitative and quantitative data to develop and present recommendations; and display confidence working with senior command staff. The ideal candidate will also have some experience or knowledge of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP); program accreditation at the national or international level; and/or development of a municipal budget or grant for a public agency.

The Public Works & Utilities Department’s ideal candidate will be a versatile analyst and confident communicator, with the ability to write clear and concise reports; develop and deliver presentations to various groups; and take the lead in cross-divisional and departmental projects. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable with municipal budgeting processes and will preferably have some experience with the development of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for a government agency.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 3, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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