Salary: 61620.40 - 74921.60 Annually
Job Category: Law Enforcement
Location: Northern Bay Area
Job Type: Full-Time
Close Date: Continuous
This agency is not using CalOpps to accept online applications for this recruitment. Please read the job announcement for details on how to apply.
THE DEPARTMENT
The American Canyon Police Department provides first response services to all forms of emergencies and crises. The Department provides public safety by enforcing the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Vehicle Code, and local ordinances. American Canyon Police Department is comprised of 24 sworn peace officers, two non-sworn Police Technicians, and an Administrative Clerk.
THE POSITION
The Police Technician performs a variety of non-sworn, administrative and field support tasks associated with law enforcement support services, which may include property and evidence collection, crime prevention, parking enforcement, vehicle abatement, and community relations; to maintain confidential and highly sensitive records related to police activities; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
This is a high-profile position with frequent interactions with community members in often difficult circumstances. The quality of the work performed in this role is reflective of the standards of the Department and the City. This is a uniformed, civilian position that does not require peace officer status. However, a detailed background investigation, medical exam and drug screening is required due to the sensitive nature of the work involved.
This position is not designated for retired annuitants.
THE POSITION
Typical duties performed by a Police Technician may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Patrol areas of the City to identify and resolve parking violations and traffic hazards and enforce applicable laws; respond to citizen complaints regarding parking and abandoned vehicle laws; tag and arrange transportation of abandoned vehicles.
- Provide assistance, information and directions to motorists; assist in the coordination of Police Service support for special events in the community; provide traffic control at local schools.
- Respond to non-emergency calls and service requests; take information from citizens and prepare crime reports for non-active calls; interview victims, suspects and witnesses, as directed, and provide referral information.
- Assist with Neighborhood Watch meetings and other crime prevention activities; provide information to interested citizens on neighborhood alert procedures; assist in coordinating crime prevention public displays.
- Collect, receive, and safeguard property/evidence; maintain evidence chain-of-custody records; transport evidence to Sheriff’s Department, Department of Justice, and outside crime lab.
- Coordinate public education, safety and prevention programs, and community outreach activities related to assigned responsibilities.
- Serve as liaison between court staff and Police Officers; assist Police Officers with follow-up evidence requests from the District Attorney’s Office.
- Log and distribute subpoenas to officers and citizens.
- Receive calls; respond to citizen’s questions and complaints within established guidelines; distribute calls for officer assistance to communications centers; take and relay messages to department personnel as required.
- Handle the abandoned vehicle program to include locating and citing abandoned vehicles and overseeing the towing away of the vehicle.
- Coordinate various crime prevention, volunteer, and community policing programs.
- Research and compile statistical data.
- Assist Police Officers with vehicle and person searches.
- Drive a City vehicle to respond to citizen/officer requests; assist and support patrol division in the performance of their duties in the field.
- Assist with coordination of fleet maintenance and daily fueling of vehicles.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Perform general administrative support functions; type letters, forms, memoranda, and reports; transcribe police reports and notes; operate a computer system to enter/retrieve/transfer data; copy materials; maintain filing systems, screen, sort, and distribute mail; order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
- Assist Police department personnel as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.