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THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, the Public Service Officer II provides general community services in a non-sworn law enforcement capacity; performs a variety of activities in support of the police function related to report writing, investigation assistance, non-moving vehicle violation citation, public relations, transportation of good, staff, and citizens; serves as the field training officer for all Public Service Officers; coordinates and provides department training in areas of expertise including animal control, registrations, and THF inspections to all employees;  enforces parking ordinances; conducts investigations to include investigating complaints of animal viciousness or nuisance; quarantines animals as necessary pursuant to county and state statutes and local ordinances; enforces the local animal license and leash law; transports prisoners to appropriate facilities providing for their care, conduct, and safety while in the officer’s custody; provides support functions including data entry, routine criminal registration, and vehicle citation verification; performs related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the Field Training Officer for all Public Services Officers and provides department training in areas of expertise including animal control, registrations, and THF inspections to all employees. 

• Researches, monitors and provides municipal code updates to ensure best practices. 

• Serves as an Animal Control Officer including patrolling and enforcing animal regulation laws and ordinances; receiving and investigating complaints and reports from the public and other agencies regarding stray, dangerous, unwanted or improperly controlled dogs, livestock and other animals; answering emergency calls concerning persons bitten by animals; impounding and transporting animals to animal shelter when in violation of ordinance requirements as necessary; giving first aid to animals; investigating and properly quarantining biting animals; maintaining truck in a clean and sanitary condition; and acting as liaison to Animal Shelter, Emergency Vet, etc.  

• Serves as a Prisoner Transport Officer by transporting prisoners from Union City to the County jail; transporting low risk prisoners from other local agencies; inventorying prisoner property; photographing and fingerprinting selected prisoners; arranging and executing the release of prisoners on citations or notices to appear; searching and/or obtaining specimens from, same sex prisoners; inspecting and cleans the holding facilities in order to maintain health/safety standards. 

• Drives a marked police vehicle; transports children to foster care facilities, citizens including stranded motorists, and city staff; delivers messages, property, and evidence to courts, citizens, or other agencies.  

• Conducts investigations for crimes with no suspect, lost and found cases, and non-injury collisions including interviewing witnesses or others involved; searching for, collecting, and identifying evidence; writing reports; testifies in court as needed. 

•  Engages in general patrol observation and reports any suspicious activity to dispatch and patrol officers; receives and transmits calls for service over the police radio; directs traffic at major injury collisions, chemical spills, malfunctioning traffic signals, and special events.  

• Enforces parking ordinances and issues citations for non-moving vehicle violations and abandoned vehicles; verifies and certifies that mechanical violations receiving a citation have been corrected. 

• Enters data and researches records for information which will aid in problem resolution, i.e., in apprehending a criminal, returning lost property, or determining the disposition of a vehicle.

• Assists in clerical functions including typing, filing, and form completion; routine equipment/vehicle maintenance; and completing registration of habitual sex and narcotic offenders. 

The City of Pleasant Hill is recruiting for Dispatcher 1 (experienced and entry-level).

A Dispatcher I is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department’s Support Services Division. The Dispatcher I receives incoming calls for police assistance and response; acts as a primary Dispatcher when appropriate; performs a variety of general support duties related to police communications; completes a wide variety of general clerical duties.

The Dispatcher I duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answer emergency and non-emergency police related phone calls, help prioritize requests for service based upon available resources, receive radio requests and handle accordingly, type, process and file a wide variety of reports and materials including memos, letters, complaints, declarations, warrants, citations, crime and traffic reports.  Assists Department personnel and the public in person and by phone performing record checks, collecting fees and mailing requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations.  A Dispatcher I may be assigned to work various hours, shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

To apply, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.  Typing certification of 40 wpm net (5 minute test taken within the last 12 months) is required.  Certificates will only be accepted from a recognized business, adult school, or employment agency. Online typing test results will not be accepted. Due to COVID-19, many typing testing locations have not re-opened and so at this time the City will waive the requirement of submitting a typing certificate at the time of application.  However, successful candidates who move forward in the recruitment will be required to provide a valid typing certificate prior to final appointment to this position. Lateral applicants from a POST certified agency are not required to submit a typing certificate.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  You must ensure complete submission of employment application and typing certificate as recruitment may close at any time. 

Experienced & Lateral Applicants: Priority will be given to qualified lateral and experienced applicants. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, will be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%.  To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

Entry-level applicants:   Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to take a written Dispatcher test administered by City personnel.  Testing is tentatively planned for a date to be determined in 2021. Applicants will be notified by email of the scheduled time and location for the written test. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, and those with a passing score of 70% on the written test may be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%.  To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member. Interviews are tentatively planned for a date to be determined in 2021.

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, including a drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration.  Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

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.

Please view the job announcement and description below.

Click here to view our Dispatch Recruitment Video: https://www.facebook.com/SimiValleyPD/videos/1489442414447198/

About the Position

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Assistant to the County Administrator. Under general supervision, provides high-level professional administrative support requiring independent judgment, action and interpretation of policy and administrative regulations and performs complex, confidential and specialized professional administrative functions for a variety of programs and projects for the County Administrator and related staff; coordinates meetings, schedules and maintains required reference materials and performs related work as assigned. Responsibilities include routine contact with government officials, elected officials, board and commission members, business and community organizations and members of the press on behalf of the County Administrator. Performs other duties as assigned.

About the County Administrator’s Office

The County Administrator directs and supervises day-to-day operations of all County departments and agencies that are under the direct control of the Board.  This includes studying administrative procedures and organization and recommending changes to improve the operations of County government.  Preparation and tracking of Yuba County's budget is handled by the County Administrator's Office, which includes reviewing budget requests and making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

The Town of Atherton Invites applications for Internal & External promotional opportunity for the position of Police Sergeant. 

ABOUT THE TOWN

The Town of Atherton is approximately five square miles. The City is located in San Francisco Peninsula in Southern San Mateo County. Atherton is a small, rural, and residential community, with no industrial land-use base. Native trees cover the five miles of town. Atherton’s population is 7,031, according to California Department of Finance. There are approximately 5,052 registered voters and 2,500 households.   
The Summer of 2019, Atherton embarked on one of its largest capital projects in recent history beginning construction on a new Town Center. The project includes the construction of a new Administration, Community Development Department, Police Building, a new Library and renovation of the Historic Town Hall. The project is anticipated to be completed in July 2021. Become a part of the team and join us in breaking new ground and building a great community!
 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Town of Atherton invites you to apply for the position of Police Sergeant. This is an internal and external promotional position opportunity. The position requires an individual to plan, organize, and supervise the work of personnel in field operations. Typical duties may include the following: patrol, inspect officers and equipment; give instructions; maintain discipline; assist officers in follow-up investigations; participate in investigations; oversee police operations and direct officers that are dispatched to crime scenes, traffic collisions, and emergency situations, and assist on these calls when required; participate in all normal patrol activities; assist officers in preparing reports for trial; appear in court, confer with prosecutors, and maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies; give information and direction to the public; review reports submitted by officers; conduct in-service training; write reports of performance for officers under their supervision; prepare reports of shift activity; and manage projects assigned by higher command.

PSE IV – ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ANALYST I
    
CLOSE DATE: Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:
$23.00  Per Hour   

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

THE POSITION
The PSE IV – Administrative Services Analyst I position plans, creates, implements, evaluates, and supports strategic HHSA communications and outreach programs, projects, and initiatives that will be utilized during our COVID-19 response. at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency. This position is At-Will, Temporary and Part-Time - scheduled for up to twenty-five (25) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            One (1) year of general administrative support experience in a professional or technical capacity;

Training:        Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, organizational development, social work, education, human resources, or a closely related field. Substitution: Additional progressively responsible experience in any of the functional areas noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

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

For a complete job description, please visit the Glenn County Personnel Department

THE COUNTY OF GLENN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY. IN ADDITION, BI-LINGUAL (SPANISH, HMONG, LAOTIAN) INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLICANTS. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE APPLICATION OR SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CONTACT THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Specialist – Dispatch , as a member of the Police Department, transmits and receives information over the police and public works radio system; dispatches routine and emergency calls for service; types, records, and files information; handles emergency and non-emergency telephone calls utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD), and performs related work as assigned.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.

• Receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public for police, fire, or other emergency services; determines the nature of the call and the resources necessary to respond.
• Monitors police radio communications; maintains contact with police units to track officer status and respond to need for additional resources; monitors various radio channels to keep abreast of county-wide police activities affecting the City and assist other county agencies with mutual aid.
• Prioritizes requests for police and other public safety services; determines availability and location of patrol units; transmits information and dispatches police personnel and equipment in response to calls; routes calls for fire and emergency medical assistance to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
• Assists police personnel in the field by quickly and accurately researching and relaying criminal history information and other requested data.
• Communicates with callers to determine the nature of the call and provide appropriate assistance; maintains composure to ensure that complete and accurate information is transmitted to public safety and medical personnel.
• Screens non-emergency calls for service; provides requested information or directs callers to the proper person, department or agency.
• Updates and maintains electronic records and logs of data pertaining to calls and activities.
• Receives and coordinates requests for emergency Public Works assistance outside of the City’s normal business hours (pertaining to full municipal services in Los Altos, and sewer maintenance requests in Los Altos Hills and the surrounding unincorporated areas).
• Act in the place of records staff for after-hours walk-in visitors to the Police Department.
• May assist with the training of new communications personnel.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Standard office methods, procedures, software and equipment; Geography of the local area; General public safety communications practices; Principles of customer service.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Multi-task and prioritize; Efficiently use radio and other communications equipment; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Analyze situations quickly and accurately; Maintain composure and work effectively under pressure; Understand and follow oral and written direction; Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties; Establish, maintain, and promote positive working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

Accurately type 50 words per minute; maintain a wide variety of records related to police services; courteously and tactfully relate to the public and law enforcement personnel; process related police matters such as receive bail money, schedule court dates, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will require the ability to work rotating shifts on an on-going basis, including irregular hours on short notice. This position will also be assigned a uniform to wear during work hours.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Completion of college-level coursework is highly desirable
• A minimum of one year of public safety call-taking and radio dispatching is required
• Possession of Basic P.O.S.T. Dispatch Certificate is highly desirable and may be substituted for work experience

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, per diem position.
$50.00 to $67.00 hourly DOE
 

OTHER INFORMATION

Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a polygraph examination, psychological exam, medical exam, and livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.