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The San Jose Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Senior Crime & Intelligence Analyst, which is the higher of two levels in the Crime and Intelligence Analyst series and is a working, first-line supervisor position.

This essential position in the Crime Analysis Unit is responsible for supervising staff and performing crime and intelligence analysis utilizing administrative, strategic, operational, tactical, and intelligence analysis techniques.  The position provides accurate and timely crime and intelligence information in support of patrol operations, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and administrative functions.  The position extracts raw data from multiple law enforcement systems and utilizes specialized analytical software applications to identify and monitor crime trends and criminal activity.  The position assists investigators in solving criminal cases by translating data into viable intelligence information.  The position also provides statistics for Police and City Budget management reports, resource allocation, grant-funded initiatives, special programs, etcetera.

Key duties of the Senior Crime & Intelligence Analysts include but are not limited to:

-Supervising a team of Crime & Intelligence Analysts, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

-Reviewing incoming requests and determining the appropriate assignment based on the nature of the request, complexity, geographic area, staffing concerns, legal considerations, and deadlines.  This position works on highly confidential requests and/or conducts most complex crime and intelligence analysis assignments.

-Assigning daily requests for information and determining which systems and software applications to utilize for accessing, extracting, formatting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating data.

-Supervising the collection of official crime statistics to the Department of Justice per the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program as mandated by the State of California (and subsequent National Incident Based Reporting System) as needed.

-Providing support for the Chief's management operations; participating in regional data sharing and specialized briefings; and presenting training sessions to sworn and other civilian staff.

-Utilizing various law enforcement systems and software applications to develop comprehensive charts, graphs, tables, maps, timelines, telephone toll analyses, and related materials for use by various law enforcement personnel, City departments, and outside agencies.

-Conducting spatial and temporal analysis utilizing multiple databases within a geographic information system for use in identifying and depicting locations of serious offenders, crime patterns, trends, and series.

-Directing and assisting with special analytical projects dealing with crime, demographic resource allocation, budget, homeland defense, traffic enforcement, special operations, grant-funded initiatives, and event planning.

-Testifying in court as to methodology employed in gathering information used in crime analysis publications, as required.

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

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for:

Property/Evidence Specialist 

Open Date: Monday, October 14, 2019 

Close Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $6,087.47 - $7,403.07 per month

Property/Evidence Specialist: Under general supervision, properly receives, maintains and disposes of property and evidence maintained by the Police Department; and does other related work as required.

Typical Duties: Receives, tracks, retains and disposes of found property, property held for safekeeping, and evidence collected in criminal investigations; monitors the status of investigations and court proceedings and interprets statutes of limitation to establish retention and release dates for evidence; coordinates the examination of evidence by the County Crime Laboratory; presents evidence for examination by District Attorney, other attorneys, and law enforcement agencies; authorizes release of property and arranges for property pick-up; safely handles and securely stores firearms; applies state and federal laws and guidelines regulating the storage and disposal of hazardous biological or environmental substances, toxic chemicals, explosives and drugs; prepares and files documents to petition for retention and destruction of property; researches various data bases to determine eligibility of individuals to receive or possess weapons; supervises the property and evidence packaging and collection room and property and evidence storage rooms; retrieves evidence and testifies in court regarding chain of custody and authenticity of evidence; may perform court liaison duties, as needed and assists in the Police Records Section, as needed.

Ability to: Greet and assist the public with courtesy and tact; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; apply accuracy, security and attention to detail in handling, storing and tracking property and evidence; assume responsibility for performing assigned duties with a minimum of supervision; hear and speak accurately and distinctly; type accurately at a rate of 40 net words per minute; learn and apply state and federal laws regarding handling and storage of chemicals and biologically hazardous materials, state laws regarding retention and release of property, evidence, firearms, and weapons taken from emotionally disturbed persons; and learn specific public safety computer software applications; move, with the assistance of a hand truck, items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; common word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet, and scheduling software; laws, principles and practices regarding proper retention, maintenance, and disposal of property and evidence; property storage record keeping procedures; appropriate telephone etiquette and customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years experience in police records, police property and evidence, or closely related work.  Completion of a P.O.S.T. approved Public Records Act course is highly desirable.

Possession of:   Valid California Driver's License.

Application Process:

A completed employment application must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than Friday, November 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. City employment applications may be obtained by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com or www.calopps.org. Postmarks, emails and faxes will not be accepted. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the application.

Testing Process: Applicants meeting the employment standards as stated may be invited to continue in the selection process.

Candidates being considered for appointment will be subject to a background investigation. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2705 or email hr@cityofcampbell.com.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Accountant – Term Limited for the Finance Department. The Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting tasks; may provide technical and functional supervision over assigned technical staff; coordinates with other divisions or departments to complete routine and non-routine functions associated with area of assignment; and performs related work as required.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field and one year of professional accounting experience.

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 October 23, 2019, by 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 complete and qualified applicants, whichever is first.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click Jobs.

$39.90 - $50.92 Hourly

$82,986.38 - $105,913.60 Annually

The City of San José's Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department is recruiting to fill an Accountant I/II to manage the daily operations of the Fiscal section within the Administrative Services Division.  This position will be responsible for supervising a staff of four (4) employees and will report to the Administrative Officer in the Administrative Services Division.

Depending on their qualifications, the successful candidate will be hired as an Accountant I or Accountant II.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise, support, and mentor accounting staff responsible for the daily operations of the PBCE Fiscal section and performs complex and varied technical and professional accounting work including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports, and preparing statistical reports.  This includes but not limited to:
* Reconciling department general ledger accounts
* Month and Year-end activities (adjusting entries, accruals and related schedules)
* Performs treasury functions including departmental cash flow analysis, monitoring and reconciling funding sources (wires, online payments, etc.), and manage list of authorized signers.
* Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement (contracts and service orders), and grants 
* Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and collections; provide recommendations to management
* Provide professional and technical accounting guidance to department and staff on accounting pronouncements, standards, policies and procedures, and in resolving complex accounting and financial problems
* Develop, implement and evaluate fiscal policies, procedures, and internal control practices and initiate action for improvement in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices and the City of San Jose's accounting practices.
* Lead or participate in a variety of special fiscal projects and perform other duties and assignments, as required

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

COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.  Ability to apply technical and procedural know-how to get the job done.  Knowledge of GASB principles; Experience with accounting software such as FMS or Quicken.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
 
Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

SALARY
Accountant I:  $68,432.00 - $83,220.80
Accountant II   $74,692.00 - $90,771.20

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Accountant I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

1.    Please specify the following: major, college or university, degree obtained, list of accounting subjects completed. If applicable, years of experience in the maintenance of financial records, systems or transaction. If applicable, describe your progressive accounting or auditing experience.

2.    A substantial amount of work performed in the Fiscal Section relies on the City’s Financial Management System (FMS) which processes accounts payable, purchasing, general ledger, and financial reporting functions.  Please describe your experience in terms of how you use the financial systems similar to FMS.  If you do not have direct experience with this type of system, describe comparable experience with any complex computer system that you have used to process data through functional modules and then consolidated and reported on that data. 

3.    Describe your experience or knowledge in the following areas:
a. Accounts Payable
b. Accounts Receivable
c. Contract Monitoring
d. General Ledger
e. Trial Balance

4.    Describe your experience or knowledge in the following areas:
a. Cash Flow Monitoring
b. Account Reconciliation
c. Financial Reporting (including month-end and year-end closing)
d. Grant accounting.  

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Amy Ruiz at amy.ruiz@sanjoseca.gov.

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THE DEPARTMENT

The Milpitas Police Department is a full service department, with 110 employees (86 sworn). The department provides public safety to 71,000 residents in a 14.5 square mile urban area. A wide variety of services include a SWAT Team, K-9 Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, Detective Bureau, and Traffic Safety Unit. Most officers work a 4-10 plan.

THE POSITION

Police Officers serve a diverse community by performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, which include but are not limited to: controlling traffic flow, conducting investigative work, and performing a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Police Officers also patrol the City in computer-equipped vehicles, make arrests as necessary, interview victims, complainants and witnesses, collect evidence, and prepare written reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Entry Level/Academy: Must be able to provide proof of completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, liberal arts, business, political science, psychology, or a related field. 

LICENSE

Must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid California Driver’s License.

EXAMINATION PROCESS 

Applicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the oral board interview (weighted 100%). Candidates successfully passing the interview will be placed on an eligibility list that will remain valid for one year.

Utility Billing Manager

City of Sunnyvale

Come join Sunnyvale's award winning Finance Department managing the City's innovative, dynamic, and unique Utility Billing Division.  The Finance Department is comprised of six divisions, the Utility Billing Division is responsible for customer service, meter reading, billing, accounting, and auditing for the City's three utilities (water, wastewater, garbage and recycling).  Utility Billing is also responsible for administering the City's Business License, backflow compliance, and central cashiering functions.   

The Utility Billing Manager plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the Utility Billing Division and provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance, performing related work as required.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions. The final filing date is October 9, 2019, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: sunnyvale.ca.gov.

$127,685.00 - $150,218.00 Annually

The City of Campbell announces a work experience employment opportunity in the Finance Department

Position: High School Work Experience, Clerical,  Finance Department

Salary Range: $12.00/hr; 2 days a week minimum

Part-Time, Temporary Non-Benefited position

Schedule: Mondays through Fridays

Approximately 4-10 hours per week

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Position: The Campbell Finance Department seeks an individual to assist with a variety of daily support tasks and clerical duties within the department under general supervision of department staff.

Responsibilities:

Answers inquiries and provides information to interested parties

Provide a high level of customer service while handling routine inquiries and requests

Operates a variety of office equipment including personal computer

Maintain effective communication and working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Maintain accurate and organized program files and records

Follow City and Department guidelines and policies

Meet the public with courtesy and tact

Support internal mail distribution

Organizing and filing documents

Scanning documents

Assist with office supply inventory

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be enrolled in high school grades 11 or 12

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to complete assignments

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively

Selection Process:

The most qualified applicants as determined by initial screening of applications will be invited to

participate in an interview. Selections will be made from the results of the interview, practical and references. Selection is contingent on a pre-employment fingerprinted background check.

How To Apply:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Apply online at www.calopps.org OR submit the below materials to kimit@cityofcampbell.com

City of Campbell Employment Application - Available at www.cityofcampbell.com/hr or at Human Resources, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 (City Hall, Upper Level).

The City of Campbell 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 Campbell upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER