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Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) seeks a Chief of Police to join our team as we expand our transit service in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area!

The Chief of Police plans, organizes, coordinates and directs SMART’s Public Safety operation; inspects, monitors, reviews and audits the public safety functions and activities; serves as a resource to law and fire agencies regarding rail security and safety procedures; serves as a liaison to other public safety organizations; and performs other related functions as directed. This position may be required to provide day-to-day supervision of the rail system, attend community and management meetings and meet with the Board of Directors to discuss policy and procedure.

Description

Under direction of the General Manager, this position is responsible for activities relating to:

•      Infrastructure Protection
•      Passenger Protection
•      Employee Protection
•      Threat Assessment
•      Accident Investigation involving SMART property and equipment
•      Criminal Investigations

The Chief of Police is responsible for overseeing all aspects of public safety including:

• Liaison with local, state and federal agencies
• Oversee public safety staff to include code enforcement, parking enforcement and contract

personnel.

• Supervise Code Compliance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job or responsibilities. SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job duties and responsibilities.

•     Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the safety and security staff and/or consultants;
•    Prepares and administers the department’s budget.
•    Prepares and implements written transit enforcement procedures.
• Updates and revises same as required by the System Security Program Plan. Manages SMART’s security statistics and develops reports for management.

•    Oversees SMART’s contracted public safety functions including community-oriented policing, patrol, crime prevention, investigation, traffic enforcement, school services, communications procedures and reporting.
•    Assists with and cooperates in the investigation of major crimes and other rail incidents, in coordination with other agencies as needed; assists District Attorneys in the preparation of cases.
•    Serves as Smart’s Chief Investigator for rail accidents in cooperation with affected

Federal, State and Local agencies.

•    Prepares, recommends and implements strategic plans to meet SMART’s current and long-range transit enforcement and emergency preparedness needs, including disaster preparedness and response.
•    Confers with and represents SMART in meetings with, various governmental agencies, local law enforcement and public safety agencies as well as a variety of public and private organizations.
•    Works closely with the Board of Directors, the General Manager, other departments, a variety of public and private organizations and citizen groups in developing programs and implementing projects to maximize public safety services.
•    Monitors changes in laws, court decisions, regulations and technology that may affect SMART operations; implementing policy, procedural and operational changes as required.
•    Negotiates and manages contracts in areas of responsibility. Provides technical expertise for the design, installation and expansion of various transit enforcement projects.
•    Develops and controls unit budget
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

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The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for Police Records Specialist

Open Date: Monday, November 4, 2019

Close Date: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $5,740.80 - $6,976.67 per month

The Position: Under general supervision, to perform complex specialized recordkeeping and tasks related to police function by using automated and manual systems, requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental procedures, the criminal justice system and the frequent use of independent judgment; and to do related work as required.

Typical Duties: Receives complaints and answers questions at public lobby counter; receives written and telephone requests from the public and criminal justice agencies; prepares correspondence, reports and documents; prepares monthly and annual reports; files reports, case records, and other material; processes traffic citations and accident reports; may be required to assist in the transportation and care of same sex suspects and prisoners; performs body searches, assists in transportation and care of juveniles; receives routine and emergency calls for service; prepares complaints; appears in court to testify; fingerprints suspects and registrants; processes warrants of arrest; takes bail; and schedules court dates; scans and maintains records. May retrieve evidence or move evidence from temporary to permanent storage, as needed. Learn statutes governing confidentiality of police records and liability involved; process Public Records Act requests; use interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, irate persons and emergency situations.

Ability to: Work in a high volume office, often handling multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail; learn police terminology; meet the public with courtesy and tact; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; understand and carry out complex verbal and written directions with minimal supervision; assume responsibility for performing assigned duties with a minimum of supervision; hear and speak accurately and distinctly; accurately input a variety of material on a computer keyboard at a rate that satisfies the needs of the department; learn procedures required for using personal computer word processing and database applications, assist in training new personnel; respond to callback; pass a comprehensive background check; work any assigned or rotating shift, including day, night or a variation, including weekends and holidays; must be able to maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods of time; some stooping, crawling, crouching, and climbing; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; maintain concentration and the capability to make sound decisions; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful completion of assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and data base software; appropriate telephone etiquette and customer service skills; standard office procedures and methods, including filing and the operation of common office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience involving public contact responsibilities. Public Sector experience is desirable.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.

Application Process: A completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire and typing certificate must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5 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.  A typing certificate certifying a minimum of 35 wpm dated within one year of the application date must be submitted along with the City application. Online typing certificates will not be accepted.  If you do not have a typing certificate, please schedule an appointment at a vocational school or staffing agency.  Express Employment in San Jose offers typing certification tests.  Please call (408)378-2700.

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 408-866-2122 or email HR@cityofcampbell.com

Information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The Human Resources Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the Human Resources Office of such special needs at the time of application.

The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

Lateral Hiring Incentives

¨ Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

¨ 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation at the Time of Hire

¨  Reduced Field Training Program

¨  Reduced Probationary Period

The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill the Deputy Sheriff classification.  Deputy Sheriff perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions.  We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position.

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. 

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

(Senior Citizen Van Driver)

$14.64 - $17.80/hr., Part-time, No Benefits

DEFINITION:  Under supervision, drives the City’s 7-15 passenger van(s) and provides responsible, safe transport for senior citizens and the physically disabled.  Schedule may include evenings, holidays and weekends; work schedule will not exceed 28 hours per week.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  All applicants MUST attach proof of Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement at the time you submit your employment application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Transport seniors and disabled community members to and from appointments.
• Have the ability to operate a wheelchair lift including correctly loading the passenger onto the wheelchair lift and effectively securing the individual to the vehicle using the appropriate tie downs; assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle; keep daily records and logs for attendance, mileage and maintenance concerns.
• Complete a thorough pre-trip and post trip inspection of the transportation vehicle on a daily basis.
• Maintain a punctual schedule of picking up seniors for their appointments to ensure a high quality of service.
• Maintain vans, including weekly wash, motor pool inspection, weekly inventory of emergency supplies, and securing the vehicles in the City yard at the end of the night; Contact immediate supervisor and motor pool supervisors when mechanical failures arise.
• Ensure the safety of the community including passengers and personal care attendants as well as other drivers and pedestrians throughout the City.
• Ensure all passengers are safely seat belted in and that safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
• Answer phones and interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Navigate the City of Fontana efficiently including adhering to speed limits and follow all traffic laws.
• Follow appropriate cash handling procedures including writing out a receipt for all customers that pay for a ride at their pick up time; Complete a daily transportation log which includes establishing the pickup times for the route’s passengers.
• Double check the day’s schedule and follow up with the transportation office to ensure that all passengers have returned home safely either through the senior services transportation vehicles or on their own accord.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The employee must have the knowledge of Bus/Van operation, effective safety precautions, and first aid techniques.

EXPERIENCE: Successful candidate will have a valid Class B California Driver’s License with passenger endorsement, a good driving record, and some bus/van driving experience. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  This position requires prolonged sitting, reaching, twisting, turning, grasping, making repetitive hand movements and occasional walking on level, unleveled, and slippery surfaces, bending/stooping, and crouching in the performance of daily duties.  May be required to lift, carry and/or push object weighing 10 pounds or more.  May work in all weather conditions and be subject to vibrations when holding onto steering wheel, work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions.  The employee must have good vision and hearing abilities.

Suisun City is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency situated in the heart of Solano County. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the men and women of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for the position of Police Officer with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other supervisory/management staff, a Suisun City Police Officer performs a variety of duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; and carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work.

The Police Officer is an entry/journey level class responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities. New incumbents may have limited related experience, but are expected to learn the full range of duties and responsibilities, perform duties with minimal direct supervision, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in making decisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Patrols assigned areas of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent commission of crimes, and enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; makes arrests; issues warnings and citations.
• Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints, including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; collects, preserves, processes, photographs, and books evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.
• Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
• Directs traffic at special events or emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at community and emergency events.

The Glendora Police Department is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and talented multitasker to join our team as a Police Records Specialist. This is a great opportunity for someone who desires being part of a cohesive and well-run organization while serving their community. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills that can be translated in support of responsibilities within the Records Division.  If you have outstanding customer service skills, top notch clerical experience, enjoy working as part of a team and are fulfilled by serving the public, we invite you to apply!

Under general supervision, the Police Records Specialist performs a variety of specialized clerical tasks involving the development, maintenance, retention, transition, and retrieval of Police Department records; and provides general clerical support to department staff and performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Police Records Specialist include but are not limited to the following:

• Processes a wide variety of police records, reports, and materials, including arrest reports, warrants, citations, crime and traffic reports, fingerprint cards, and vehicle storage and impound forms.

• Assists department personnel and the public in person and by phone; releases requested reports and related information to the public or to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations; provides general information regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Operates computer terminals to enter, modify, and retrieve data such as stolen and recovered property, driver’s license and vehicle registration information, warrants, and detective supplements; conducts record checks and researches files for requested information.

• Sorts, files, copies, and distributes crime reports, traffic reports, citations, and other records as appropriate; performs file searches to locate missing records; issues permits and licenses according to prescribed procedures.

• Receives fees; balances and deposits funds; prepares receipts, standard forms, and records in accordance with established procedures.

• May be assigned to other divisions as needed.

• May perform a variety of general clerical tasks, including typing correspondence, bulletins, lists, and standard forms; may sort and distribute mail; may prepare simple reports; may post and tabulate numeric data.

• Provides temporary and vacation relief for other staff as necessary; may supervise and care for infants and/or children awaiting transportation.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City's website at www.cityofglendora.org or contact Human Resources.