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The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for non-sworn Police Officer Trainee candidates. This is for individuals that have no prior law enforcement experience and have not received POST certified police academy training. Trainees are paid while attending a POST-certified Police Academy. Upon successful completion of the police academy and upon availability of a police officer position, trainees are eligible to be sworn in as a Police Officer and become eligible for salary and benefits as outlined in the Brisbane Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding.

Police Officers are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances; controls traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work and other related police work assignments. Duties and hours will vary with assignments. A full job description is available online at www.brisbaneca.gov. 

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting Police Officer candidates at the Academy Graduate and Lateral level. Police Officers are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work and other related police work assignments. Duties and hours will vary with assignments. A full job description is available online at www.brisbaneca.gov.

The Brisbane Police Department strives to meet the expectations of our citizens and preserve their quality of life by working under the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) strategy, partnering with the community to solve problems. Our dedicated staff consists of 13 sworn positions reporting to our Chief of Police. Specialty assignments include School Resources Officer, Traffic Officer, Detective and North County SWAT.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Lifeguards for our beautiful year-round outdoor aquatic facility.  Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around the community swimming pool, enforce regulations to prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.  A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

This is a joint recruitment for North County Fire Authority.   

Please submit your complete application to all 3 agencies- City of Daly City, City of Brisbane, and City of Pacifica, to be considered for an interview. Failure to apply to all 3 agencies will result in your application being considered incomplete.

Please review the following information: 

Deadline to apply: Apply Immediately- Open Until Filled

Interviews: TBA

In order for your application to be considered complete, please upload a PDF copy of the following:

1. EMT/Paramedic Certificate

If your application is incomplete, you will not be able to participate in the interviews.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls at the basic life support level, emergency rescues, hazardous materials incidents, public service calls or other incidents, which require the mitigation of circumstances that may threaten life or property.
• Drives and operates all fire equipment and locates the apparatus at the proper place at the scene.
• In a fire emergency, lays, connects, charges and uses supply lines and various water appliances to control and extinguish fires; places water curtains and performs ventilating and access maneuvers; uses foam and chemical extinguishers as required by the nature of the fire.
• Searches and rescues victims from buildings, motor vehicles, water hazards and other locations.
• Applies medical treatment and life support techniques within the scope of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); provides assistance to qualified paramedics, as directed; assists in the emergency transportation of patients.
• Contains, isolates, and minimizes hazardous materials spills.
• Works closely with other emergency medical staff, police and public safety and fire personnel from other agencies; responds to mutual aid situations as required.
• Participates in investigations, clean-up, salvage, and overhaul operations.
• Participates in the fire inspections of buildings and properties within the City on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Maintains apparatus and vehicles in a clean and operable condition; performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment; reports the need for major repair.
• Maintains the station and living quarters in a clean and orderly condition; performs minor maintenance on facilities and station equipment.
• Participates in drills and training sessions.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the community; presents a variety of educational and public services programs to children, youth and community groups.
• Performs and coordinates specific program or project areas.
• Prepares reports; prepares and maintains logs, records, and accurate files.

City of Pacifica

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedic

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This is a joint recruitment for North County Fire Authority.  

Please submit your complete application to all 3 agencies- City of Daly City, City of Brisbane, and City of Pacifica, to be considered for an interview. Failure to apply to all 3 agencies, will result in your application being considered incomplete.

Deadline to apply: Apply Immediately - Open Until Filled

Interviews: TBA

In order for your application to be considered complete, please upload a PDF copy of the following:

1. EMT/Paramedic Certificate

If your application is incomplete, you will not be able to participate in the interviews.

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DEFINITION
Under general supervision to perform general duty firefighting and fire prevention activities; to respond to  emergency calls; to operate and maintain firefighting apparatus and equipment; to assist and participate in fire training programs and fire station maintenance: and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification includes a variety of assignments in preventing, controlling and extinguishing fires, performing emergency medical care and rescue operations, public education activities, and maintenance operations. While time spent fighting fires constitutes a small fraction of the scheduled work time, incumbents must be able to meet such emergencies and the hazards which may involve considerable physical exertion, and potential risk to health and safety.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Responds to fire alarms with fire company; connects and lays hose lines; operates nozzles and applies fire streams on fire surfaces; carries and operates hand extinguishers; carries and uses ladders, ropes, axes and other equipment; enters burning structures to combat fires and remove occupants; lays salvage covers and protects exposures and performs salvage operations; responds to emergency rescue calls, administers appropriate emergency first aid to victims; conducts inspections of buildings and properties for compliance with safety codes; conducts public information/education programs for the public; attends and participates in fire department training programs, maintains required skills; inspects, and performs appropriate preventative maintenance on vehicles, apparatus, equipment and fire hydrants, assists in the maintenance of fire station and grounds; as assigned drives and operates fire apparatus; receives and transmits radio messages and prepares and completes forms and reports; and performs other tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to: Learn firefighting techniques, principles and practices; learn the basic operation and mechanics of firefighting equipment, streets and locations and the locations of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards; learn to operate apparatus and equipment in conformance with safety procedures; demonstrate physical endurance, agility, dexterity and strength necessary to perform required duties; understand and act in accordance with Fire Department and City Rules and Regulations, policies and procedures; to follow written and oral directions; perform in a calm and efficient manner under stress; analyze emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action; respond to orders from supervisors; perform cooperatively and effectively as a member of a team; interact positively and cooperate with coworkers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member. function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent. (College level course work in fire science desirable).

License/Certification: 

• Possession of a valid Commercial Class B California Driver's License OR a valid Class C California Driver's License with a Firefighter Endorsement, as currently provided by law.
• Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) Certificate.

Age:

• Twenty-one (21) years of age for entrance.

Physical Requirements:

• Weight commensurate with height and build. Normal visual functions and visual acuity not less than 20/70 vision in each eye without corrections, and corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/30 in the lesser eye; normal hearing; freedom from color blindness.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Swim Instructors for our beautiful outdoor aquatic facility. Swim Instructors instruct organized aquatic safety and swim classes with the safety standards and procedures set by the American Red Cross. Swim Instructors may also serve as Lifeguards (if certified), whose duties include patrolling and watching the activities in and around the community swimming pool, enforcing regulations to prevent accidents, and rescuing swimmers in distress. A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

SALARY AND HOURS: $20.61 - $21.64 – $22.73 – $23.87 - $25.06 per hour (Part-time position - No other benefits are offered. Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale). Hours will range from 20-40 hours per week.

The City of Brisbane, a close-knit community committed to exceptional public service, is seeking a proactive, experienced, and customer-focused Deputy Director of Public Works / City Engineer.

The Deputy Director of Public Works / City Engineer, plans, directs and manages assigned functional areas within the engineering or utility division in connection with engineering design, construction, inspection, transportation projects and the capital improvement program; staffs one or more citizen advisory committees; performs advanced professional engineering assignments on a wide range of municipal projects of a complex nature; serves as project manager on a variety of projects; supervises engineering and technical staff of the department directly or through subordinate levels of supervision on a day to day basis; functions as department head in their absence as assigned. Serves as the City Engineer responsible for engineering standards, development review, and oversight of public works engineering activities.

Class Characteristics
Deputy Director of Public Works – City Engineer is a Deputy Director level engineering classification responsible for overseeing the City’s engineering functions and performing a wide variety of engineering duties requiring independent judgement and initiative in prioritizing, scheduling, assigning and coordinating work. This class requires registration as a professional engineer. This class is distinguished from all other engineering classes by its supervisory and administrative responsibilities over a wide range of duties as well as the requirement to perform the more complex engineering and project management assignments. Assignments and projects may be long-term or may constitute a major portion of a continuous or comprehensive engineering or construction program. Typically assigned functional areas include private development review and plan checking, oversight of regulatory compliance (e.g., Municipal Regional Permit [NPDES], Cal-OSHA, SWRCB/RWQCB non-utility related orders), waste franchise, Sierra Point Lighting & Landscape District, and Capital Improvement Program.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives general direction from the Public Works Department Head.

Provides general supervision to engineering, maintenance, and administrative support staff.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties- the duties described below are provided as examples and are not to be considered as exclusive or all-inclusive:

• Recommends and assists in development and implementation of departmental policies, goals, and objectives.  
• Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering work programs and activities within the Public Works Department, directly and through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Manages the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Projects; supervises, coordinates, and reviews all public works engineering activities, including engineering design, inspection, and survey; contract administration, and construction management for projects planned and approved by City Council; Deputy Director of Public Works prepares plans, specifications, and estimates. Deputy Director of Public Works – City Engineer has overall responsibility for the city’s CIP.  
• Supervises staff assigned, including scheduling, assigning, prioritizing, and reviewing work; training and evaluating staff; approving time off; and developing effective recommendations on all employee actions.  
• Assigns work and exercises general supervision of office and field staff in order to effectively utilize their services and accomplish objectives.  
• Oversees consultants and professionals hired by the City for the purposes of designing and completing public works construction projects and studies.  
• Establishes criteria for design, construction, and inspection of public works projects.  
• Oversees the inspection of public works construction by contractors for established plans and specifications.  
• Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the department’s capital and operating budgets; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for construction, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures.  
• Prepares work programs and special engineering studies.  
• Reviews and prepares specifications and obtains bids for construction and maintenance projects; accepts or rejects such specifications and bids; verifies computations, plans, specifications, and estimates for public works facility’s projects; reviews and signs engineering drawings and land record maps.  
• Evaluates and applies for grants; provides for administration and oversight of reporting requirements.
• Conducts negotiations on engineering matters and accepts or rejects change order requests related to contracts; addresses contractor claims.
• Manages administrative matters; prepares and oversees budgets and monitors monthly expenditures; manages requests for additional funding.
• Prepares fee assessments and agenda reports.
• Develops record maintenance systems, procedures, and training necessary for maintaining effective liaison with other City departments.  
• Serves as department head in the absence of the director, including attending and participating in City Council, community and board and commission meetings.
• Responds to questions and requests from the general public, including conducting correspondence and attending meetings.

This is a joint recruitment for North County Fire Authority. 

Please submit your complete application to all 3 agencies- City of Daly City, City of Brisbane, and City of Pacifica, to be considered for an interview. Failure to apply to all 3 agencies, will result in your application being considered incomplete.

Deadline to apply: Apply Immediately- Open Until Filled

Interviews: TBA

In order for your application to be considered complete, please upload a PDF copy of the following:

1. EMT/Paramedic Certificate

If your application is incomplete, you will not be able to participate in the interviews.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision to perform general duty firefighting and fire prevention activities; to respond to emergency calls; to operate and maintain firefighting apparatus and equipment; to assist and participate in fire training programs and fire station maintenance; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification includes a variety of assignments in preventing, controlling and extinguishing fires, performing emergency medical care and rescue operations, public education activities, and maintenance operations. While time spent fighting fires constitutes a small fraction of the scheduled work time, incumbents must be able to meet such emergencies and the hazards which may involve considerable physical exertion, and potential risk to health and safety.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Responds to fire alarms with fire company; connects and lays hose lines; operates nozzles and applies fire streams on fire surfaces; carries and operates hand extinguishers; carries and uses ladders, ropes, axes and other equipment; enters burning structures to combat fires and remove occupants; lays salvage covers and protects exposures and performs salvage operations; responds to emergency rescue calls, administers appropriate emergency first aid to victims; conducts inspections of buildings and properties for compliance with safety codes; conducts public information/education programs for the public; attends and participates in fire department training programs, maintains required skills; inspects, and performs appropriate preventative maintenance on vehicles, apparatus, equipment and fire hydrants, assists in the maintenance of fire station and grounds; as assigned drives and operates fire apparatus; receives and transmits radio messages and prepares and completes forms and reports; and performs other tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to: Learn firefighting techniques, principles and practices; learn the basic operation and mechanics of firefighting equipment, streets and locations and the locations of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards; learn to operate apparatus and equipment in conformance with safety procedures; demonstrate physical endurance, agility, dexterity and strength necessary to perform required duties; understand and act in accordance with Fire Department and City Rules and Regulations, policies and procedures; to follow written and oral directions; perform in a calm and efficient manner under stress; analyze emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action; respond to orders from supervisors; perform cooperatively and effectively as a member of a team; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. (College level course work in fire science desirable).

License/Certification:

Possesion of a valid Commercial Class B  California Driver's License OR a valid Class C California Driver's License with a Firefighter Endorsement, as currently provided by law.

            Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) Certificate

Age: Twenty-one (21) years of age for entrance.

Physical: Weight commensurate with height and build. Normal visual functions and visual acuity not less than 20/70 vision in each eye without corrections, and corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/30 in the lesser eye; normal hearing; freedom from color blindness.

The Skywalker Fire Brigade Fire Chief (FC) position will supervise, lead, and train the Skywalker Fire Brigade (Department). This is a management position for 9 employees that staffs one private fire station and has the opportunity to build and direct a motivated staff of firefighters. The Fire Chief will oversee three duty Captains and their projects, providing guidance and leadership for the organization. The Fire Chief will oversee daily schedules with regard to standard prevention activities, training, and special events. Oversee fire prevention inspections, lead vegetation management projects including pile burning, shaded fuel breaks, and interact with the property insurance agent and facilities manager for future projects. The Chief will represent the Skywalker Fire Brigade during county-wide meetings for Operations and Training. Skywalker Fire employees provide an extraordinary level of customer service and hospitality to Skywalker Properties' clientele. While this role operates within a Brigade fire department, the position itself is mostly comprised of prevention and training. This is a great opportunity to train and develop individuals in a unique, private environment with a dedicated and passionate team to support our mission.

Skywalker Holdings has several locations. The Fire Brigade operates at The Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, Nicasio, CA. Skywalker is a private organization that operates 5,000 acres of wildland urban interface land with various types of infrastructure within it. At the Presidio (San Francisco, CA) there are numerous buildings that are also included in the prevention responsibilities. The Ranch operates numerous buildings, smaller organization and other operations within the that support the greater vision of Skywalker Properties Ltd.  

Schedule:

This position will work a semi-flexible 40hr work week as to oversee and manage 3 shifts who are on a 48/96 work schedule. Flexibility is determined by the President and subject to department need as well attending any critical meetings with leadership teams. Remote work hours may be included in the flexibility.

Although rare, there are times when the Chief might have to back-fill staffing and/or provide staffing on apparatus due to non-fillable vacancies or training needs.

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The Colma Police Department is seeking a community-orientated and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Police Dispatcher/Clerk! 

The Town of Colma, known worldwide as the "City Of Souls," is the smallest city in San Mateo County with over 1,509 residents and 1.5 million "souls." However, Colma is more than just cemeteries. Colma's commercial buildings make a distinct architectural statement resulting from design standards that encourage Spanish-Mediterranean motifs. The  small-town approach to modern, municipal government reflects a commitment to both a healthy business climate and a harmonious relationship with residents. 

THE DEPARTMENT 

The Colma Police Department is made up of 28 employees who take great pride in providing excellent police service to the community. Among police, dispatch and detective duties, the department also has an Executive Assistant, Motorcycle Officer, Bicycle Patrol Officers, members attached to the Daly City/North County SWAT team, Tactical Dispatchers, a Community Service Officer and a Reserve Police Officer Program. 

The members of the Police Department hold many values in high regard and are proud to serve those who live, visit, or do business in the Town of Colma.  They take special pride in the department motto, “Excellence is Our Standard.”  They have built a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach; where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, supportive Town leadership and an involved community who believes in their officers, the Colma Police Department is the place for you; a place where you are family; a department like no other.  We invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

To learn more about the Colma Police Department, you are invited to visit their website at https://www.colma.ca.gov/departments/police/.

THE POSITION

The Police Dispatcher/Clerk is a non-sworn technical and complex clerical support classification associated with law enforcement support services assigned in the Town Police Department.  Police Dispatcher/Clerks learn and perform a variety of responsible records management, communications and dispatching duties for emergency and non-emergency calls for service. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

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

• Dispatches police officers to calls for service
• Provides assistance, information and directions to non-emergency callers including but not limited to police, fire, paramedic, animal control and public utilities calls for service, forwards non-emergency calls to proper personnel or departments
• Maintains awareness of field unit activities; communicates with field units through radio in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations; maintains status and location of units on patrol
• Retrieves information from State and National computer networks regarding wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other related information
• Enters call information into computer systems; logs and completes call forms, maintains records of calls for service and self-initiated officer activities
• Assists the public at the front counter; provides information and responds to general inquiries
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Please refer to job description for additional details. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.