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 Public Safety Dispatcher in Training

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for Public Safety Dispatcher in Training.  Under supervision and in a trainee capacity, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire-fighting, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and, performs other related duties as assigned.

Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training is the entry and trainee level in the public safety dispatcher series. Under close supervision, incumbents are trained in dispatching techniques, equipment and protocols. Work assignments change frequently in order to facilitate training. Employees are subject to daily and weekly observation reports until they demonstrate the ability to perform independently. This classification is distinguished from the higher level Public Safety Dispatcher in that the latter is the fully trained, journey level classification in the series.

This is an alternately staffed classification. Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training incumbents are required to achieve the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to advance to the Public Safety Dispatcher level within the twelve month probationary period.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefit package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, a current (dated within one year of application) T-Score of 55 or higher on the POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery, and a typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online typing certificates will not be accepted).

The position opened July 17, 2017 and is open continuous. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs.

Public Safety Dispatcher in Training

$74,689.06 - $82,344.70 Annually

The City of Glendora Police Department is hiring part-time Dispatchers. We are looking for people who have current or previous police dispatch experience and possess a POST dispatch certificate.

The City of Glendora seeks enthusiastic and motivated individuals with high moral standards and a desire to contribute to Glendora’s quality of life to join our team in the Police Department in supporting and serving our community with dedication, excellence and mutual respect. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to remain calm and tactful during stressful situations. Outstanding customer service and communication skills are a must.

If you are excited about delivering the highest level of public safety and service and enjoy creatively solving problems, we invite your application!

Under general supervision, receives requests for law enforcement services and dispatches units via radio; maintains contact with department personnel in the field; operates the City jail; processes and books prisoners; monitors the condition and status of individuals held in custody; completes related forms; performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Police Service Representative I include but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives requests for police or other emergency services over the phone; answers 911 calls; screens incoming calls to determine necessity, priority, and type of response required; monitors other radio frequencies to be aware of incidents elsewhere that may affect City police operations; monitors cameras throughout the building.

• Dispatches, as necessary, police and animal control units in response to calls for service or requests from officers in the field; uses law enforcement terminology and cites Code sections by number; calls public and private agencies, such as allied law enforcement, hospitals, towing services, and utilities and requests mutual assistance when necessary; acts as liaison to other City Departments.

• Keeps track of police unit locations and status; maintains constant radio communication with personnel in the field; runs warrant checks on subjects, registration checks on vehicles, criminal histories and property checks; relays information and instructions to personnel in the field.

• Maintains accurate log of incoming service requests and actions taken; prepares other reports and records as directed; maintains files necessary for dispatch as assigned; enters, updates, and retrieves information from the computer and teletype networks.

• Provides general information to the public; as necessary, refers callers to appropriate agencies; calms angered or distraught callers; maintains calm in radio transmissions during hectic, tense, and dangerous situations; may assist citizens and police officers with translation related needs.

• Provides temporary and vacation relief for other staff as necessary; may occasionally perform same sex body searches in absence of other personnel.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at www.ci.glendora.ca.us or contact the Human Resources & Risk Management Department.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skill Levels:
Considerable knowledge of office procedures, record keeping system, forms, correspondence, reports and other materials common to operation of a police department; police dispatching procedures and the laws and regulations governing the use of dispatching equipment in a law enforcement agency; agencies involved with police activities; Penal Code, Vehicle Code, and local municipal code; 911 system and TDD Deaf Translation System; computerized systems used in municipal law enforcement agencies.

Special Requirements:
Completion of a P.O.S.T. approved entry level Police Dispatcher basic training course. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record during employment. Ability to type 25 net wpm. A Typing Certificate dated within the last six months is required to be submitted with your application. INTERNET TYPING CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The successful candidate must be willing and available to work weekends, holidays and nights on a routine scheduled basis.

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR POST CERTIFIED PUBLIC SAFTEY DISPATCHER BASIC CERTIFICATE OR CA POST PUBLIC SAFTEY DISPATCHER BASIC CERTIFICATION.

Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

APPLY ONLINE AT: www.CalOpps.org CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website. The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability. Please notify the Human Resources & Risk Management Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

The City of Fremont is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Entry-Level).

For more information about the City of Fremont, the Fremont Police Department, and the position, view our most recent job announcement by clicking the Job Announcement button to the right.

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for lateral Police Officers that are motivated, well-trained professionals who can meet the challenge of a fast paced, multi-tasking law enforcement environment.

The Menlo Park Police department is an operation in which the line patrol officers enjoy communicating and building relationships with individuals within the community. We embrace a true community connection and commitment with participants on all sides. Rather than designating certain officers to focus on solving community problems, Menlo Park will charge all police personnel with proactive community policing responsibilities. We ask our officers to seek innovative solutions to local problems, respond to citizen complaints of violations and provide excellent customer service.

A small agency, such as the Menlo Park Police Department, will enable you to attain a breadth of experience and exposure through which to advance your career in numerous ways. We are seeking individuals who are enticed by our vision and will bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to their chosen profession. The City of Menlo Park recognizes the value of continuing education and increased knowledge acquired through personal and professional development of its’ workforce and allows employees to further their education goals. Accordingly, the City is committed to providing support for learning opportunities that directly and indirectly assist employees in achieving their personal and professional learning goals.

Additionally, major thoroughfares coursing through our fully developed community make traffic management a vital duty of all patrol officers. Overall, the department has strong opportunities for specialty assignments, including: K9, investigations, narcotics enforcement, and SWAT / HNT. Patrol teams enjoy a rotating 4/12 plan or a fixed 4/10 schedule in specialty assignments.

The City realizes the diversity of the community and therefore upon approval, the City pays officers a bilingual stipend. Our officers continually strive to be the best and achieve high standards; they receive a 5% incentive for achieving their Intermediate POST certificate and 10% incentive for achieving their advanced certificate. The City has new desktop and laptop computers in place for employees. The City already has Crime Analysis and Traffic Analysis software systems in place. A new handheld citations system for traffic has recently been launched. The City also implemented a citywide GIS system, document imaging system, and Intranet, which are available to all staff members. Additionally, we have placed laptops in all patrol cars in order to facilitate timely report writing and response to calls for service.

ABOUT THE POSITION The City of Lincoln is seeking qualified Part-time Reserve Police Officers - Level I, II, and III trained Police Officers. Successful candidates may be assigned to patrol duties in accordance with POST requirements. Upon completion of the Lincoln Police Department Police Training Officer Program, Reserve Officers will be assigned law enforcement duties on as needed basis. The types of duties assigned will be dependent upon their level of training and experience. This position receives no compensation nor does it include benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS Twenty-one years of age; education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; 30 college units (in addition to those earned at the academy) desirable; completion of POST Level I, II, or III Police Officer Training Modules, or POST Basic Academy; possess a valid CA driver's license; and must be available to work at least 16 hours duty time and four hours training time per month.

Additionally: Level I - Regular Basic Course, (664 hours), Field Training Program, (400 hours) and Continuous Professional Training, (24 hours every 2 years)

Level II – Police Officer Training Program Modules I and II, (333 hours) and Continuous Professional Training, (24 hours every 2 years)

Level III – Police Officer Training Program Module III, (144 hours)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility to work in both an office setting and field work; lift and carry weight of 50 pounds or less; strength and stamina to perform law enforcement duties, including making arrests; chasing suspects: vision to meet department standards; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person or over communication equipment; analyze work papers, reports and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law in field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; problem solve crime situations; and explain the law to the public.

APPLICATION AND SCREENING PROCESS All applicants must complete a City of Lincoln employment application. POST Certificates must be attached to the City Application. The applicant has the responsibility to explain his/ her qualifications fully and clearly. Applications will be screened based on qualifications, and those applicants that best meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the City’s selection process. Offers of voluntary employment are conditional subject to successful completion of a CVSA, thorough background investigation, and a pre-employment medical and psychological exam. Applications must be submitted to the City of Lincoln Human Resources Department. All applicants will be notified by mail following application review.

PUBLIC SAFETY CADET

Casual (Part-Time) Positions

(15 - 20 hours per week)

(Job Code 9250 - Casual Public Safety Cadet)

Note: A current (issued and printed within the last 30 days) California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record printout is required for this position. The DMV Record printout must be submitted at time of application.

Student Status Required: To be eligible for employment as a casual (part-time) Public Safety Cadet, candidates must be currently enrolled as a college student with a minimum course load of six units per semester or ten units per quarter. 

Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for the position as this announcement may close without notice.

Under supervision, performs clerical duties, tasks and assignments; assists with public safety training program(s); performs errands; and, other similar duties, as assigned, within the Department of Public Safety. There may be some lifting, loading and moving of heavy items.

To watch a video with information on careers with the Department of Public Safety, please click on the following link:sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicSafety/Recruiting.aspx.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old;
• Must possess a valid California driver's license;
• Ability to act in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public both by telephone and in person;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
  Ability to read, write, spell and speak clearly in English;
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes a polygraph examination, credit history, driving record, criminal activity, military and employment records, and character references (in accordance with the minimum standards for employment issued by the California POST Commission);
• Willingness to abide by the Public Safety Cadet Code of Ethics;
• Willingness to wear a department-issued uniform;
• Willingness to work up to 20 hours a week, including some weekends and evenings.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and a current (issued and printed within the last 30 days) DMV Record printout to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, responses to the required supplemental questions, as well as a current (issued within the last 30 days) original DMV Record printout are required. Resumes are optional and are not accepted in lieu of the application. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page atwwwjobs.inSunnyvale.com or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Faxes will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will also not be accepted.

 Under general supervision, a Reserve Police Officer performs a variety of law enforcement and modern crime prevention work; controls traffic flow; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary; performs investigative work; and other related law enforcement work as required.       

Reserve Police Officers are also utilized at special events, such as parades, street fairs or security for major events. Other duties include, support services to other units within the Department, investigations, DUI checkpoints, saturation patrol or other duties as assigned. Reserve Police Officers perform most of the same duties as a full-time officer.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision on an assigned shift:

• Patrol assigned area in car or on foot for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary.
• Answer calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of local, county, and State laws.
• Stop drivers operating vehicles unsafely or in violation of laws, and issues traffic and parking citations.
• Observe assigned areas for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions
• Report abandoned vehicles.
• Direct traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion.
• Conduct preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes and disturbances including burglaries, thefts, robberies, narcotics action, deaths, assaults and accidents.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Testify in court at civil and criminal hearings.
• Administer first-aid.
• Prepare reports for arrests, investigations at crime or traffic accident scenes.
• Collect and preserve evidence.
• Transport prisoners.
• May be assigned special investigations or liaison duties.
• May assume responsibility for special department projects.
• May work overtime or irregular hours.
• And other related duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory.
• Learn standard radio codes and dispatch procedures.
• Make mature independent decisions.
• Analyze situations accurately and develop effective course of action.
• Learn, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations and ordinances in a fair and impartial manner.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions in a timely manner.
• Meet and maintain standards for adequate physical endurance and agility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of work.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and ethic sensitivity through mature interpersonal skills.
• Accurately aim and fire a weapon.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and Asian languages is highly desired.

Knowledge of:

• All basic police operations as taught in California Basic Police Academy.

• Federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal and traffic violations, and the conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure, incarceration, interrogation, investigation and use of deadly force.

• City streets, buildings and geography.
• Safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Department policy and procedures for officer conduct.

Skill in:

• Appropriate instantaneous responses to life-threatening and otherwise volatile law enforcement situations.

• Safe and appropriate use of firearms and other weapons.

• Public relations and contact.

Experience and Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

• Graduation from a California Basic Police Academy.
• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and supplemental courses or special training in law enforcement work.                

License

Possession of an appropriate valid California operator’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength, stamina, coordination and balance to stand and walk for long periods, bend and reach to conduct inspections, climb up and down ladders, run in pursuit of detainees, physically restrain uncooperative and violent individuals, drive vehicles in high speed pursuit, carry equipment and supplies; remain alert in a confined space on all shifts; vision to see details in low light; coordination, vision and strength for use of firearms; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to fifty pounds; strength to move the weight of an adult human body.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in confined spaces, stress of working with detainees, persons under the influence of alcohol and drugs, emotional individuals and resistive and combative persons; stress of exposure to personally dangerous individuals and circumstances including dead, injured and sick individuals; exposure to individuals with communicable diseases; exposure to hazardous material.

Police Officer Trainee - $5,705 / Month
Academy Graduate & Lateral - $6,866 to $9,310 / Month
Compensation up to $10,706 with incentives

Police Officers work 12-hour shifts as part of a Team concept. Officers can serve in patrol, traffic, investigations, and K-9 assignments. Other opportunities include Regional SWAT, Mobile Field Force, 10851 Task Force, CSI, Regional Major Accident Investigation and Enforcement Team, FTO, and Firearms and Force Options Teams.

Specialty assignments may add an additional 5% pay. Night shifts include 2.5% additional pay.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment, meet the physical requirements set in the California P.O.S.T. screening manual. Must have passed (within the last 12 months) or be able to pass the P.O.S.T. Basic Entry Level written exam with a minimum T-Score of 48.

Entry Level Candidates - Must have a high school diploma and 60 units of college-level course work.

Academy Graduates (no sworn experience) - Must have a high school diploma and 45 units of college-level course work, in addition to graduation from a P.O.S.T. basic academy.

Lateral Candidates (sworn experience) – Must have a high school diploma, 30 units of college-level course work, and successful completion of 1-1/2 years of service in another agency (patrol preferred; eligible for P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate).
 

Entry Level and Academy Graduate candidates with an honorable discharge may be credited with up to 15 semester units for a minimum of 3 years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard).

For an application, additional information, including position qualifications and benefit information, please visit our website www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us/jobs or call (925) 288-4644.

The City of Newark is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers and Academy Graduates. 

THE COMMUNITY:

The City of Newark, California is located in southern Alameda County at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge, 30 miles south of Oakland and 15 miles north of San Jose.  Newark’s population is approximately 47,531, with an encompassed area of approximately 13 square miles.  Newark enjoys Bay Area benefits while maintaining a small town atmosphere.

THE POSITION:

The Newark Police Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency with 56 sworn and 20 non-sworn employees.  The Newark Police Department values and rewards prior police experience.  Well qualified lateral officers have enjoyed specialty assignments and promotions based upon total law enforcement experience. State of the art safety equipment, including, individually issued AR-15 patrol rifles with EOTech sights, Ballistic Helmets, Smart Phones and an Armored Rescue Vehicle.

For well qualified officers, the Newark Police Department offers accelerated hiring and training programs, as well as numerous lateral entry incentives.  Our program is designed to recognize and reward your skills and experience, to include: $2500 academy reimbursement and $2500 for moving expenses. Well qualified laterals may be appointed to top salary range, and may transfer 120 hours of vacation and 100 hours of sick leave to Newark upon hire.

Numerous specialty assignments, most with premium pay incentives, to include: Detectives, Special Enforcement Team (SET), Field Training Officer (FTO), Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT), Traffic Division, School Resource Officers (SRO), Major Crimes Task Force, K-9, S.W.A.T. Team, Honor Guard, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Taser Instructor.

Officers enjoy either a 3/12 or 4/10 work week, depending on assignment.

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I - LATERAL
 

(Typical placement is made at the first step of the salary range. Upon successful completion of the Public Safety Officer I training requirements, incumbents will promote to Public Safety Officer II. The Public Safety Officer II salary range is $106,618 - $132,834 annually.)

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity
 

For a full range of benefits information, including retirement benefits, please click on the Benefits tab above.
 

A California DMV driver record printout, a copy of the California POST Basic certificate and a current CPAT are required for this position.

Applicants in California must submit a copy of their current (dated within the last 30 days) California DMV driver record printout, California POST Basic certificate, and current CPAT in order for their application to be considered complete.

Out-of-state applicants must submit a copy of their current (dated within the last 30 days) State DMV driver record printout and current CPAT with their application, and a copy of their California driver license and California POST Basic Course Waiver (in lieu of the POST Basic certificate) by time of appointment.
 

Under close supervision of a Public Safety Lieutenant or Captain, learns to perform a wide range of public safety work involving the protection of life and property including law enforcement, crime prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services; and performs related work as required.

To watch a video with information on careers with the Department of Public Safety, please click on the following link: sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicSafety/Recruiting.aspx

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions, as well as a copy of your current (dated within 30 days) California driver record printout, California POST Basic certificate as listed below, and a current CPAT (dated within one year of application) to the Department of Human Resources (faxes are not accepted). Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at jobs.inSunnyvale.com or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

For information on how to obtain a CPAT, click here: http://www.cffjac.org/go/jac/cpat/.

Out-of-state applicants: Out-of-state applicants must submit a copy of their current (dated within 30 days) State DMV driver record printout and current (dated within one year of application) CPAT with their application in order for it to be considered complete. A California driver license and POST Basic Course Waiver in lieu of a POST Basic certificate will be required by the time of employment.

Please send all materials to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (faxes are not accepted).

Obtaining a POST waiver is a multiple step process. You must have your training and experience requirements evaluated by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) and be considered eligible to participate in the Basic Course Waiver Examination (BCWE).

Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is a multiple step process for evaluating prior law enforcement training and testing knowledge and skill levels.

• To view detailed information about the BCW process, click here: Basic Course Waiver Process.

• To access BCW process instructions, click here: Basic Course Waiver Process Instructions.

• To access BCW Application, click here and scroll down to application: Basic Course Waiver Process Application.

If POST determines that you meet the training and experience requirements of the BCW process, POST will send an eligibility letter with instructions for requesting the Basic Course Waiver Examination (BCWE). The BCWE must be taken within 180 days (six months) of the eligibility letter date.

You must have your POST waiver submitted to the Department of Human Resources no later than time of appointment. Once you receive the eligibility letter from POST, submit a copy to the Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (faxes are not accepted).