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The City of East Palo Alto

Is Searching to Fill a Temporary Assignment

Police Records Clerk I

     CITY EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT ONLY

    Compensation: Step A - $ 25.1498

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Position:

Police Records Clerks are assigned to the Records Unit in the Administration Division of the Police Department.  Under general supervision to perform a variety of specialized clerical duties applicable to a police operations environment that includes multi-tasking with heavy public contact, clerical records support duties, including maintenance of records and files, processing of data and reports, typing, word processing and filing, providing support to sworn personnel, and providing information to the public, outside agencies and departmental staff.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:

High School or GED; and

Experience:

One (1) year of general clerical experience or equivalent experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a good driving record, at the time of appointment.

 Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, DOJ/FBI Fingerprint clearance, as well as examinations that meet with P.O.S.T. standards for physical and drug screening. 

                                                                                     How to Apply

A City application is required.

To be considered for this temporary employment opportunity, please complete the City Application by going to www.calopps.org where you may submit your application online.

For additional information visit our website at: www.cityofepa.org

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Irma Martinez, Human Resources Technician

at (650) 853- 3116.

Position:

This is an on call, temporary, non-benefited position in our Urban Search and Rescue Warehouse in East Palo Alto working between 10-30 hours a week.  This is an entry-level position.  The incumbent will report to the Division Chief and work closely with the Logistics Specialist.  This position will provide extra help around the warehouse including:

• Assist Logistics Specialist with daily routine as needed
• Pick up supplies form local vendors
• Deliver equipment to various work sites
• Clean warehouse including restrooms, taking out trash, and grounds as needed
• Move vehicles
• Clean and wash vehicle and equipment
• Assist with inventory
• May be called to assist with deployments and training of the Urban Search and Rescue Team

In order to be eligible you must:

• Possess a valid California driver’s license and a driving record with minimal violations
• Be 18+ years of age at the time of application
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
• Must be able to carry 50-100 pounds for a short distance
• Must be capable of climbing on, under and around equipment and capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques
• Must be physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed
• Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work flexible schedules (scheduled or ad hoc)

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity of local area

To apply:      

• Complete a CalOpps application

Hiring Process:

• Application Period: 6/29/2020-until filled
• Invitations to Interview: e-mailed to best qualified applicants  as soon as a qualified pool of candidates has applied
• Selected applicants will complete a LiveScan (fingerprinting) and submit a 3 year DMV printout (https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr)

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY CADET

Casual (Part-Time) Positions

(15 - 20 hours per week)

(Job Code 9250 - Casual Public Safety Cadet)

Note: A current (issued and printed within the last 30 days) California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver's Record printout is required for this position. The DMV Driver's Record printout must be submitted at time of application.

Student Status Required: To be eligible for employment as a casual (part-time) Public Safety Cadet, candidates must be currently enrolled as a college student with a minimum course load of six units per semester or ten units per quarter. 

Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for the position as this announcement may close without notice.

Under supervision, performs clerical duties, tasks and assignments; assists with public safety training program(s); performs errands; and, other similar duties, as assigned, within the Department of Public Safety. There may be some lifting, loading and moving of heavy items.

To watch a video with information on careers with the Department of Public Safety, please click on the following link:sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicSafety/Recruiting.aspx.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old;
• Must possess a valid California driver's license;
• Ability to act in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public both by telephone and in person;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
  Ability to read, write, spell and speak clearly in English;
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes a polygraph examination, credit history, driving record, criminal activity, military and employment records, and character references (in accordance with the minimum standards for employment issued by the California POST Commission);
• Willingness to abide by the Public Safety Cadet Code of Ethics;
• Willingness to wear a department-issued uniform;
• Willingness to work up to 20 hours a week, including some weekends and evenings.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and a current (issued and printed within the last 30 days) DMV Driver's Record printout to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, responses to the required supplemental questions, as well as a current (issued within the last 30 days) original DMV Record printout are required. Resumes are optional and are not accepted in lieu of the application. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page atwwwjobs.inSunnyvale.com or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Faxes will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will also not be accepted.

Application Process for Police Officer Trainee (Entry- Level):

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be considered a complete application, qualified candidates must complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental questionnaire and submit a copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC) . Please upload a PDF copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC)  with your application otherwise it will be considered INCOMPLETE.

We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload documents please email a copy of the verification documents immediately after submitting your application online to [email protected]/* */ along with a coversheet indicating that you submitted your application online.

Selection Process:

Only candidates demonstrating possession of the requirements in the Qualifications section will be considered for immediate consideration. The Police Department's selection process includes an interview and successful completion of a thorough Background Investigation, including fingerprinting as well as polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and medical examinations.

·         The Police Officer Trainee is a temporary position with the City of Daly City; an incumbent in this position receives benefits which include only Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance and Medicare.

·         The Police Officer Trainee will attend a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Upon successful completion of the academy, the trainee will be appointed to the Civil Service position of Police Officer.

·         At the time of appointment to the Civil Service position of Police Officer, the employee will be informed of City employment rights and available benefits.

·         All qualifications for Police Officer apply to the Police Officer Trainee position except for completion of the Police Academy.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, subject to exercise of individual judgment and initiative, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent in this position performs a variety of law enforcement activities during an assigned shift, which may include crime response, patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention and public safety, case presentation and variable shifts. They wear uniforms, carry weapons, drive patrol cars or ride motorcycles and must comply with departmental grooming standards. In addition, they work under potentially adverse and hazardous conditions and are on call.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Patrols an assigned area in radio car, on motorcycle, or on foot; answers calls for protection of life and private property, and the enforcement of city, county and state laws; conducts preliminary or full investigations depending on assignment, of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, deaths and other disturbances; directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested situations; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; collects and presents evidence with criminal prosecutions; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed; gives information and directions to the public. Assists in maintaining police records and types records and reports; operates headquarters radio telephone equipment to dispatch officers on patrol; as ordered, acts as lead officer in the field on a shift. Performs basic investigation, consulting and crime prevention work in assisting to control juvenile delinquency; performs such other basic police work as attending fire scenes to assist in the protection of life and property, parade and crowd controlling duties, and engaging in problem-solving skills and tactics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for competition in this entry-level examination, you must:

1.         Be 21 years of age.

2.         Possess a United States high school diploma, or G.E.D. with qualifying scores, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination, or attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities.

3.        Have satisfactorily completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy.

4.         Possess a valid Class CCalifornia Driver's License by date of appointment.

5.         Possess a personal history which is compatible with the effective performance of sworn police duties.

6.         Have the physical strength, stamina and agility adequate to perform all duties of a Police Officer.

7.         Hear well enough to comprehend radio transmissions and long-range conversations.

8.         Have adequate written and oral communication skills to give instructions and explanations, conduct information-gathering interviews and write reports.

9.        Be able to deal with a variety of people and situations, exercising judgment, tact and self-restraint.

10.       Have adequate reading skills to understand and interpret orders, bulletins, laws, codes and court decisions.

11.       Be willing to work irregular hours and days and at various locations in the City.

 12.       Be able to interact positively     interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, and work as a team member.                                                                                                             

attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis