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Under supervision, the Community Service Officer (CSO) performs a wide range of field and office support duties in the patrol and support services divisions within the Marysville Police Department.

This is a specialized, full-time, non-sworn classification. The Community Service Officer has no powers of arrest.

Definition: 
To perform varied and routine non-sworn duties with emphasis on parking enforcement and vehicle abatement program.

Examples of Duties:

• Enforce sections of the Marysville Municipal Code, other enforcement codes; and assist other City Departments in various code enforcement

• Perform traffic control and non-violent crowd control

• Assist Police Officers in routine investigations and respond to and investigate non-injury traffic collisions

• Operate computer systems and access data bases such as the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) to enter, search, confirm and retrieve a wide variety of information related to local, state and national crime activity and investigations using established codes and screens, determine alternative approaches to locating information such as use of aliases and other name variations

• Complete effective presentations to community groups, provide crime prevention information, and help with community events and related duties.

• Testify in court or at hearings on case records and investigative activities.

The Marysville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and acts in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis.

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 Property and Evidence Clerk II in the Police Department.  The normal work schedule is 4 days per week, 10 hours a day; however, alternate work schedule options include 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, or a 9/80 alternative work schedule. 

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 responsible administrative duties related to the acceptance, storage, control and disposal of police evidence and property; to protect the integrity of evidence throughout the judicial process; and to ensure compliance with all State and local laws regarding the storage and disposition of property and evidence.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Police Property and Evidence Clerk 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 Police Property and Evidence Supervisor.

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

• Receive, document, categorize, review and verify a wide variety of property and evidence, including but not limited to, hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals and substances and firearms; maintain a complete chain of custody; identify and resolve discrepancies in and contact sworn personnel as needed; determine and arrange for or transport evidence for additional outside analysis or storage.
• Receive requests from the public and outside agencies; provide information regarding procedures for obtaining property and evidence and laws governing the release of such.
• Process requests from the District Attorney’s Office; copy, prepare and maintain confidential and evidentiary documents, CDs, DVDs, photographs and other evidence; coordinate with District Attorney’s Officer for the review of such evidence; prepare evidence for court and document chain of custody.
• Perform research of case status to determine if evidence can be released or destroyed; determine ownership and follow policies, procedures and laws in the release and destruction of evidence.
• Conduct purging of property and evidence in compliance with department policies; obtain authorization and arrange for the destruction and disposal of property and evidence including hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals and substances.
• Release property consistent with department policies and procedures and State laws; prepare correspondence to property owner for the release of property.
• Maintain a variety of records regarding the receipt, storage, release and destruction of property and evidence.
• Perform self-audits of property and evidence, verifying location; arrange for and participate in narcotic, guns, and money audits; document and submit results of audit.
• Maintain legal custody and control of the property and evidence room with alarmed key card access; move and shift property and evidence as required to maintain storage levels; requisition materials and supplies, as necessary.
• Use safety precautions and follow Department procedures to properly handle firearms, weapons, chemical samples, blood, DNA, narcotics, syringes, toxic materials, money, valuable items, illicit material, and alcoholic beverages to prevent injury, avoid contamination and assure chain of custody.
• Work with sworn personnel to facilitate victim viewings of property and evidence, ensuring the safe keeping and chain of custody of said property and evidence.
• Testify in court regarding handling and chain-of-custody of evidence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic techniques for effectively maintaining a warehouse environment.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications.
• Customer service principles and public relations techniques.
• English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Proper use of various law enforcement databases and software.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations related to the collection, storage, and disposition of evidence including the proper handling of guns, drugs and money.
• Courtroom protocol and procedures, including methods and practices of providing testimony.
• Safety regulations related to the proper handling, storage and transportation of hazardous materials and biohazards.
• Principles and practices of records management systems including inventory techniques.
• Advanced techniques and practices of chain of custody rules used in law enforcement property and evidence processing, storage, and disposition.

Ability to:

• Learn to effectively process, handle, store and dispose of evidence and property.
• Intermittently review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve procedural issues.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Learn basic techniques and practices of chain of custody rules used in law enforcement property and evidence processing, storage, and disposition.
• Learn to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Learn to understand, access and accurately interpret information from various law enforcement computer systems.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive materials.
• Use a personal computer and a variety of software applications.
• Plan and organize workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Independently receive, process and dispose of evidence and property.
• Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, court orders, dispositions, and property releases
• Use independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Know, understand, interpret and explain department and program policies and procedures.
• Understand, access and accurately interpret information from various computer systems.
• Effectively testify in court, as required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to that of a Police Property and Evidence Clerk I with the City of Roseville (To perform responsible administrative duties related to the acceptance, storage, control and disposal of police evidence and property; to protect the integrity of evidence throughout the judicial process; and to ensure compliance with all State and local laws regarding the storage and disposition of property and evidence.)

AND

Training:

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

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, 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 duties related to the acceptance, storage, control, and disposal of police evidence and property?

• Less than 2 Years
• 2-4 Years
• 4-6 Years
• 6-8 Years
• 8+ 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 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.

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, February 1, 2021.

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 Property and Evidence Clerk I in the Police Department.  The normal work schedule is 4 days per week, 10 hours a day; however, alternate work schedule options include 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, or a 9/80 alternative work schedule. 

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 responsible administrative duties related to the acceptance, storage, control and disposal of police evidence and property; to protect the integrity of evidence throughout the judicial process; and to ensure compliance with all State and local laws regarding the storage and disposition of property and evidence.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Police Property and Evidence Clerk 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 Property and Evidence Clerk I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II 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 the Police Property and Evidence Supervisor.

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

• Receive, document, categorize, review and verify a wide variety of property and evidence, including but not limited to, hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals and substances and firearms; maintain a complete chain of custody; identify and resolve discrepancies in and contact sworn personnel as needed; determine and arrange for or transport evidence for additional outside analysis or storage.
• Receive requests from the public and outside agencies; provide information regarding procedures for obtaining property and evidence and laws governing the release of such.
• Process requests from the District Attorney’s Office; copy, prepare and maintain confidential and evidentiary documents, CDs, DVDs, photographs and other evidence; coordinate with District Attorney’s Officer for the review of such evidence; prepare evidence for court and document chain of custody.
• Perform research of case status to determine if evidence can be released or destroyed; determine ownership and follow policies, procedures and laws in the release and destruction of evidence.
• Conduct purging of property and evidence in compliance with department policies; obtain authorization and arrange for the destruction and disposal of property and evidence including hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals and substances.
• Release property consistent with department policies and procedures and State laws; prepare correspondence to property owner for the release of property.
• Maintain a variety of records regarding the receipt, storage, release and destruction of property and evidence.
• Perform self-audits of property and evidence, verifying location; arrange for and participate in narcotic, guns, and money audits; document and submit results of audit.
• Maintain legal custody and control of the property and evidence room with alarmed key card access; move and shift property and evidence as required to maintain storage levels; requisition materials and supplies, as necessary.
• Use safety precautions and follow Department procedures to properly handle firearms, weapons, chemical samples, blood, DNA, narcotics, syringes, toxic materials, money, valuable items, illicit material, and alcoholic beverages to prevent injury, avoid contamination and assure chain of custody.
• Work with sworn personnel to facilitate victim viewings of property and evidence, ensuring the safe keeping and chain of custody of said property and evidence.
• Testify in court regarding handling and chain-of-custody of evidence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic techniques for effectively maintaining a warehouse environment.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications.
• Customer service principles and public relations techniques.
• English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Learn to effectively process, handle, store and dispose of evidence and property.
• Intermittently review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve procedural issues.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Learn basic techniques and practices of chain of custody rules used in law enforcement property and evidence processing, storage, and disposition.
• Learn to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Learn to understand, access and accurately interpret information from various law enforcement computer systems.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive materials.
• Use a personal computer and a variety of software applications.
• Plan and organize workload.
• 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:

No experience is required.  Two years of increasingly responsible clerical and administrative support experience is preferred.

AND

Training:

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

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, 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 duties related to the acceptance, storage, control, and disposal of police evidence and property?

• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-5 Years
• 5+ 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 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.

SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 12th, 2021

SALARY RANGE:

$21.65-$26.32 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
 $500 – Uniform Allowance for New Hires
 $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 12th, 2021

TESTING:

The written test is scheduled for the week of February 22nd, 2021. Oral Board test will be scheduled after the written tests is completed.

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 12, 2021.
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).
 

ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES SPECIALIST III

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 5th, 2021

SALARY RANGE:
$19.39-$23.57  Per Hour   

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 5th, 2021
 

THE POSITION

The Accounting and General Services Specialist III position at the Glenn County Community Action Department performs a variety of administrative duties in support of one or more of the following functional areas; fiscal and accounting; department administrative or department projects, or programs that require knowledge of the terminology, procedures, and practices for the assigned functional area; and performs related work as assigned. The Accounting and General Services Specialist III is the advanced journey level classification within series which performs the most complex and responsible support duties and may perform supervisory duties as required over lower level technical and clerical staff and reports to a Supervisor. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week and is located in the administration and fiscal units of the department. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:        

Two (2) years of full time experience performing the duties of an Accounting and General Services Specialist II in the County of Glenn.

OR

Four (4) years of full-time experience performing advanced journey-level increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial, or administrative support work.

Training:        

Equivalent of two years (60 semester or 90 quarter units) of coursework in business administration, public administration, personnel, statistics, economics, accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

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

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 5th, 2021.
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).

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Senior Community Services Officer for the Department of Public Safety. The Senior Community Services Officer organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of the Animal Control Unit to include Animal Control Officers in the field and office support personnel performing customer service functions; participates in the care and treatment of animals; participates in the field enforcement of animal control ordinances and regulations pertaining to domestic and wild animals that are stray, dangerous and/or pose a public nuisance; conducts humane investigations; and performs related duties as assigned. The Senior Community Services Officer is responsible for the training, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of field personnel who perform animal control and transport functions.

This position requires an Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, emergency management, public administration or a related field; AND Three years of experience similar to a Community Services Officer with the City of Sunnyvale.  To apply please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is Tuesday, February 9, 2021 by 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit:  www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov 

Salary: $41.43 - $52.88 Hourly

Yuba County is looking for motivated individuals with a heart for Public Health! We are currently recruiting for the position of Health Education Specialist. Under close supervision this role will provide paraprofessional public health outreach, educational and related services for community members; provide technical support to the program(s) assigned and perform related work as assigned. In addition they will provide programmatic, client outreach, education and basic counseling in specified health service areas, such as maternal and child care and disability prevention, substance abuse and tobacco control. Incumbents may also perform similar support work in areas of public health under the direction of a health professional.

About Yuba County and Health & Human Services:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential. The Health & Human Services Department administers Public Health, Human Services and Veterans programs to meet the needs of Yuba County citizens. There are a number of major Divisions within the Department including: Child & Adult Protective Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans and Finance and Administration.

The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to fill the role of Deputy Coroner.  With respect to the sensitive needs of the families involved, the Coroner's Office promptly investigates and determines the cause, manner, and mode of death of decedents under the Coroner's jurisdiction.  
 
Deputy Coroners are expected to provide the highest level of professional services in determining the identification of the deceased, collecting and preserving evidence, collecting records, notifying the next of kin, safeguarding personal effects of decedents, and working closely with all agencies concerned with the decedent's death.

Career Incentive: Employees holding permanent status may be eligible to receive an incentive equating to 2.5% of base pay in addition to all other compensation for possession of the Intermediate Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificate, or an incentive equating up to 7.5% of base pay for the Advanced POST Certificate. The maximum allowable certification differential is 7.5%.
 
The ideal candidates for this position will have:

• One year of coursework in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or a related biological science.
• At least one year of experience working in a Coroner's Office either as a Deputy Coroner or a Medical Examiner Investigator or as a Deputy Sheriff with Deputy Coroner experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience dealing with people under severe emotional stress.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medications, medical treatments and pathophysiology of disease.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive reports.

Selected candidates must successfully pass a background investigation, including fingerprints, medical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph test.  The selected candidates must also be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts and willing to work on-call shifts.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Investigate deaths falling under the jurisdiction of the Coroner.
• Report findings to determine necessity for inquests.
• Take photographs for forensic pathologist and case file.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Lift and move bodies of the deceased.
• Take charge of bodies, evidence and property of the deceased.
• Establish identification of deceased persons; locate and notify relatives.
• Gather evidence and interview witnesses to establish circumstances of death and responsibility.
• Cooperate with law enforcement agencies to obtain evidence in violent deaths.
• Appear as a witness in court.
• Serve subpoenas, summon jurors and witnesses; notify interested parties as to time and place of inquests.
• Prepare data to assist forensic pathologist in autopsies.
• Prepare reports of medicolegal investigations and other official activities; maintain required records.
• May do inventory, assess value of, and store personal effects; prepare them for disposal by auction or bid; may assist in auction sale and distribution of personal property in accordance with court orders.
• Investigate estates of deceased persons for the purpose of inventory and protection of assets.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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:

One year of coursework in the Administration of Justice or one year of investigatory experience which has included researching information, interviewing individuals, and preparing detailed written reports for law enforcement, governmental, or other related agencies.

Licensure/Certification:

• Candidates must acquire a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification or an 832 Penal Code Certification within one year of appointment.

Special Educational Requirement:

• As required by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training candidates must be graduated from high school or possess a General Education Development Certificate.

Knowledge of:

• Investigative and interviewing techniques, including recognition and preservation of evidence.
• Responsibilities and functions of a Coroner's Office.
• State and local laws and regulations governing Coroner's procedures and practices.
• Criminal law and the laws of evidence.
• Basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Estate administration, law and practice.

Skill/Ability to:

• Gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate evidence.
• Question witnesses effectively.
• Preserve evidence intact.
• Promptly respond to a request for investigation.
• Maintain a professional attitude in tragic and difficult situations and show the utmost consideration for the relatives of deceased persons.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effective oral communication.
• Write clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Perform strenuous physical activities including lifting and moving dead bodies.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional.  Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the standard County of San Mateo employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions or the standard online application.

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%), which may include a written exercise. 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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
 ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
 Final Filing Date: February 2, 2021
 Application Screening: February 4, 2021
 Panel Interviews: February 23 and/or 24, 2021
 
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

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Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry level class in the Public Safety Dispatch series.  Performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer aided dispatch systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Public Safety Department and other City departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Speak clearly and concisely in an understandable voice via radio and telephone and in person.
Hear and distinguish radio voice traffic within normal levels and over background noise.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Dispatch police units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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

Dispatcher I

Education/Training:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by successful completion of the basic dispatcher course within specified time period.

Experience:  Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service in an environment with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The office is a low-light environment.  The type and nature of calls can create periods of extended stress.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

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

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

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Communications switchboard, including computer-aided systems, desktop and laptop computers including word processing software, copy machine, fax machine and two-way radio system.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application Evaluation:  The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Police Department and Human Resources. Applicants who pass the initial Application Evaluation Test will advance to the next testing phase, the Interview.   Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.  

Those candidates who successfully pass the Interview phase of testing will be certified to a Hiring Eligibility List and the top three (3) scorers will be referred to the Police Department for a selection interview with the Chief of Police.  A select number of candidates will be authorized by the Chief to advance to the Background Investigation, including Fingerprinting. 

Conditional Offer of Employment:  Candidates who pass the Background Investigation will receive a Conditional Employment Offer and will advance to the pre-employment medical examinations, which will include medical psychiatric and physical examinations, including drug testing.

NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and is subject to change without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT     

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodations to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date or review date for the specific job. Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY