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The City of San Mateo Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of:

Police Evidence Analyst

This recruitment is scheduled to close on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, resumes, (highly recommended) and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

All applications, résumés, highly recommended and supplemental questionnaires (required) received will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.

Interviews are tentative scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Why Join our Department?

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

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

What You’ll Do

The primary duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Access, view, and manage video evidence from the department’s body worn cameras.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure videos are being categorized correctly and reports are documented correctly.
• Ensure technology interfaces are functioning properly and coordinate any needed maintenance or repair services.
• Track discovery requests for quarterly reporting.
• Compile, aggregate and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure and staffing and organization changes.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems.
• Participate in the development and installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation, update and revise polices and procedures.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong administrative and interpersonal skills for the position of Administrative Secretary-Confidential. 

This position will perform varied, complex and often confidential secretarial and office administrative work in support of up to three Assistant Sheriffs, and as assigned for other associated management, professional and supervisory staff.  Strong customer service, excellent oral and written communication and proofreading skills, as well as knowledge of public government and public meeting requirements are additional characteristics critical for success.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to executive level management.  
• Handling and maintaining extremely confidential materials and information.
• Communicating with elected officials, management, community leaders and members of the public.
• Managing multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Utilizing computer systems and applications, such as Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Employing strong customer service, and effective independent problem-solving skills.
• Scheduling appointments, meetings, room reservations and catering of events.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

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

• Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls; provide factual information which may require the interpretation and application of policies and procedures; take messages or refers the caller to the proper or alternate person.
• Research and compile a variety of informational materials from sources both inside and outside the office to which assigned.
• Open and sort mail and attach pertinent back-up materials and process outgoing mail as required.
• Type drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from notes, minutes of meetings, or printed materials; input and/or retrieve data or prepare reports using a variety of computer platforms.
• Initiate specified correspondence independently for signature by appropriate supervisory or professional staff; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate grammatical usage.
• Organize and maintain various departmental files; purge files as requested.
• Follow up on projects, transmit information, and keep informed of unit activities.
• Schedule and arrange for meetings; arrange for rooms, prepare agendas and summarize meeting results as required.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• May provide project direction to office support staff; may instruct staff in work procedures and/or review work for format, accuracy and consistency.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• 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:

Two years of general clerical or office support experience.

Knowledge of:

• Standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including filing and business letter writing.
• The operation of common office equipment, including a word processor and personal or on-line computer.
• Policies and procedures related to the unit to which assigned.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals record keeping principles and practices.

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide varied secretarial and office administrative assistance to management, supervisory and professional staff.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions.
• Organize and maintain accurate records and files.
• Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or on-line computer, and multi-line telephone equipment.

Some positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 50 words per minute.

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

The examination process will consist of an application screening (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 pre-written written assessment. 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 San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

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

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: December 16 , 2019
Application Appraisal/Screening: Week of December 16, 2019
Panel Interview:  January 8 and/or January 9, 2020

The City of Menlo Park, population approximately 32,000, is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier business and residential communities. We’re currently seeking a responsible individual to help enforce local and State parking regulations, as well as local and State ordinances related to municipal code violations and other non-criminal matters.

This is a civilian classification established for the handling of a variety of public service functions in the Parking Enforcement Division of the Police Department with the main focus being overnight parking enforcement.

Police Lieutenant: Job #85518

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Lieutenant. 

Interested candidates should apply online at http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu  
Job search: lieutenant

For additional information please visit our department website at https://police.stanford.edu  or e-mail Recruiter Robert Contreras at robertc2@stanford.edu  

Stanford Deputy Sheriff’s take pride in serving the community of Stanford University – one of the most prestigious universities in the world.  We invite you to join us!

The San Mateo County Harbor District is Recruiting

Oyster Point Marina Harbor Patrol    
Pillar Point Harbor Patrol

Position Available:       Open-Competitive Recruitment for: 
 

Deputy Harbormaster A
 

$5,529 - $6,399 per month

Excellent Benefit Package

Deadline for Application Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 1700 hours

Written and Performance Testing Wednesday January 15, 2020

Oral Interviews January 16, 2020

(If needed, we will extend interviews to Friday 1/17/20)

https://smharbor.com/employment

For Application/Inquiries contact Betty Cortes

bcortes@smharbor.com

650-741-9164

SMCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.smharbor.com

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

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

$84,250.20 Annually to Start
 

Why Belmont?

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

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

The Position

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Town of Colma

Invite you to apply for the position of:

Police Reserve Officer

(p/t Casual)

The Town of Colma Police Department is seeking individuals who have graduated from a California P.O.S.T. certified academy and are committed to public safety and quality service to community residents, businesses, and visitors.   We are a small, professional department, which enthusiastically supports the professional development of experienced Police Officers through unique training and academic opportunities.

Essential Duties

Police Officers answer calls for the protection of life and property and for the enforcement of State and local laws.  Police Officers conduct investigations of crimes and arrest suspects; investigate traffic accidents and enforce traffic laws; present evidence in court and interview complainants. 

Priorities

• Responds to emergencies to protect life and property.
• Proactively identifies community issues and develops solutions with an emphasis on community-oriented policing and problem solving approach.
• Maintains a highly visible presence and provides a high level of service to the community.
• Patrols assigned areas within the community for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Addresses traffic safety issues and provides for orderly and safe traffic flow within the community.  Identifies causes of problems and develops strategies to reduce traffic-related injuries and property damage.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Typical ways would be:

Experience, Education and Training:
Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and completed 30 college semester units at an accredited college or university. Applicants may be appointed with less than 30 semester units with an agreement to complete the remaining units within a reasonable time period to be determined by the Police Chief. 

and

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• U.S. Citizen or resident alien and proof of application for citizenship as required by California Government Code Section 1031(a).
• Possess and maintain (with a satisfactory driving record) a valid California driver’s license.
• Must have graduated from a California P.O.S.T. certified academy within the past 3 years.
• Previous volunteer or paid experience in law enforcement is desired.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.

Physical:

• Be in excellent physical condition as determined by P.O.S.T. physical requirements.
• Have normal hearing in both ears without correction.
• Have 20/20 vision uncorrected/corrected (no more than 20/70 vision uncorrected).
• Have no serious color vision deficiency.
• Be free of disabling physical conditions or diseases that interfere with police work.
• Have weight in proportion to height & frame.
• Be emotionally stable and mature.

Knowledge of:  Laws, government regulations, police operational procedures, modern management procedures (especially those effective in promoting a positive, healthy work environment), and motor vehicle operations.

Ability to:  Participate in and pass an extensive background check; Make arrests and to read, comprehend, explain and apply complex issues of law derived from code books, computer screens and other printed materials; Drive a motor vehicle under emergency conditions and to hear verbal communications at normal speaking tones via radio and telephone and verbalize succinctly; Qualify in the use of firearms on a periodic basis; Write accurate, clear, concise, and factual reports; Analyze and prioritize situations and adopt effective courses of action while giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; Maintain cooperative relationships with other employees, supervisors, public officials, and employees of non-police organizations and agencies, as well as the public being served.

The Department: 

The members of Colma Police Department are proud to serve those who live, visit, or do business in the Town of Colma.  We take special pride in our department motto, “Excellence is Our Standard.”  It is our way of saying that we will work to consistently and constantly take steps to ensure that we are providing the best law enforcement service possible to those we encounter.  Whether it’s a telephone call, a visit to our lobby or a meeting on the street, our staff members are dedicated to serving you in a polite, caring and professional manner.

TO APPLY:

A town employment application form with your post certificate must be submitted though calopps.org to be considered for the recruitment process.

Apply By: immediate as it will closed when filled. 

The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. A complete medical examination including drug screening and psychological testing will be completed.  The information included in this job announcement may be changed at any time and does not constitute an express or implied contract.

The town will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the personnel department of such needs at the time of application.

All employees hired by the town of Colma must be legally authorized to work in the united states and will be required to produce certain documents verifying such information.

$50.77 Hourly

Foster City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per Diem Communications Dispatchers.  This is a part-time/temporary position (maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year), and no benefits are provided. The following is a description of the job responsibilities and conditions of employment for this position.

DEFINITION:

Receives and dispatches 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and allied agencies for police, fire and ambulance personnel, equipment, services, and after-hours public works services.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

We require the applicant to have a minimum of two years’ experience in Public Safety as a dispatcher.    Experience with "RIMS" CAD is required.  A valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is required.  Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and completion of a POST-certified Basic Dispatcher training course. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This is a non-sworn, non-benefited, scheduled as needed, subject to availability position that works a variety of shifts, and often solo. It features a high volume and degree of communications responsibility for public safety and service.

CRITICAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Receives and directs telephone, radio and data communications, collecting pertinent information and dispatching units using radio and computer-aided dispatch system; determines priority, nature and location of emergency and non-emergency calls and status of units on and off assignment; maintains complete and accurate records, logs and reports on calls for a variety of services; operates a variety of teletype, computer, radio and recording equipment, monitors equipment for correct functioning; making records checks, computer entries, confirms and updates status of warrants; updates information in various law enforcement systems including stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, automated property, supervised release files, and automated firearms systems; processes in-custody paperwork on prisoners; processes restraining orders and enters emergency protective orders into the restraining order system; receives and responds to complaints, questions and requests for reports from citizens at the counter and on the phone when the business office is closed; contacts citizens and allied agencies regarding traffic incidents, crimes, fires, and other emergencies, and requests for information; and you may be called to testify in a court of law regarding activities leading to legal proceedings as necessary.

FURTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The requirement to maintain training, at a minimum, to meet POST guidelines is the responsibility of the Per Diem Dispatcher and will take place at his/her expense.

Department specific training, for which a Per Diem Dispatcher is required to attend, will be compensated at the prevailing rate of pay for the hours of required attendance.

Any and all work performed, including time spent in court in response to a subpoena, will be compensated at the straight time prevailing rate of pay, based on the actual number of hours worked.

THE PROCESS: 

Apply immediately as applications will be reviewed daily and well-qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview. Position may close at any time. A City/District application is required to be submitted for consideration.