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Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$25.66/hour

Not to exceed 20 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform cleaning duties to maintain city buildings and facilities and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sweep, dust, mop, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs; dust and polish woodwork fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, walls, and doors; empty and clean waste receptacles; empty recycling containers; clean restrooms and maintain supplies; clean kitchen and lunchroom areas and appliances; dust and clean air vents; Move furniture as required by for cleaning; set up rooms for special events; replace light bulbs and tubes; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; sweep exterior building entries; secure facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial maintenance.

Ability to:  Understand and follow written and oral directions; clean and care for assigned facilities in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; 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, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:  Perform sustained manual labor; lift, climb, stoop, crawl, and bend to reach work

Experience:  One year of full time custodial maintenance in public buildings or offices.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

POSITION
The City of Fremont’s Human Services Department is currently looking for several on-call, temporary employees to work evening shifts. Shifts will be from 6:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. from November 15th through March 15th. The City of Fremont will open their Winter Relief Shelter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants will have access to the shelter from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., where they will be provided with a warm meal, restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, breakfast, and a to-go bag. 
The position will work up to 30 hours per week. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Maintain the health and safety of homeless individuals and families who are living on the streets or in their cars and are in need of emergency shelter from cold weather and rain.
• Welcome and pre-screen new participants and supervise participant movement.
• Maintain a friendly and inviting environment.
• Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers.
• Effectively resolve conflicts among participants and de-escalate potentially violent situations.
• Monitor participant activities, oversee showers and food distribution; help coordinate medical transportation to morning appointments.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Direct volunteers who will assist in bringing food and serving homeless clients.
• Setup tables for food service, hand out bedding, warm clothing and other amenities such as shampoo, tooth brushes, etc. 
• Ensure participants adherence to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe. If necessary, notify public safety personnel to help “exit” clients with inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Maintain daily sign-in sheet.
• Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• E-mail information to Human Services Director after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, and reports of clients who exhibited inappropriate behavior. 
• Other duties as assigned.
 

The City of Milpitas is seeking a temporary contracted Building Inspector for a minimum of 1 year to inspect routine and complex building systems to assure compliance.

The Temporary Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting routine and complex structural building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances and regulations; and assisting in the review of building plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Supervision Received and Exercised - The Temporary Building Inspector receives general supervision from the Senior Building Inspector and/or the Senior Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Specialist. This position may exercise technical or functional supervision over new building inspection staff.

Examples of Duties - duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·          Complete and maintain a variety of records on a computer, prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence.

·          Conduct inspections to determine compliance with California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy and Green Building Codes pertinent provisions of County health and environmental ordinances.

·          Create and revise housing rehabilitation project work estimates; participate in contractor’s bid process and bid review.

·          Oversee and monitor rehabilitation projects to ensure that work is properly performed and to ensure that no substandard materials are used in accordance with HUD requirements.

·          Confer with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public.

·          Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building system elements such as stell, concrete, masonary, wood and other structural member factors.

·          Examine grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire, and composition.

·          Inspect air conditioning, plumbing, and routine electrical systems.

·          Assure proper and safe installations of routine electrical systems.

·          Perform field review of plans and specifications.

·          Apply proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.

Knowledge and Abilities

The candidate would have knowledge of:

·         Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the California

·         Building Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Code and Milpitas Municipal Code.

·         Principles and techniques of building inspection work.

·         Construction contracts and requirements.

·         HUD regulations related to housing rehabilitation.

·         Lead-based paint.

·         A variety of zoning, general land use, and related City codes.

·         Building and related codes including zoning ordinances and other City codes and regulations.

·         Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.

And ability to:

·         Advise on standards of construction methods and requirements.

·         Prepare and revise project cost estimates and reports.

·         Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, City staff and the general public.

·         Apply City codes and policies regarding zoning and other regulations to field situations.

·         Work independently without supervision.

·         Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.

·         Use Windows, Excel, and Word computer programs.

·         Keep abreast of current construction standards, codes, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications     

Experience:  Five (5) years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities, including three years minimum experience as a building inspector.

    Education:    Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License and Certificates:   

-       Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License.

-      Certification as a Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Inspector by the ICC. Additional ICC Certifications are highly desirable.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Typically, work is performed at construction sites and in an office environment; exposure to outdoor elements; extensive use of the telephone and radio; repetitive keyboarding on a computer; ability to walk on uneven ground; reach (including overhead); squat, bend, lift, crawl, and climb; push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds; drive daily to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas; ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential; exposure to construction-related chemicals and products; may be required to crawl in confined spaces.

Selection Process

Applicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of an assessment of the candidate’s written skills, computer skills, and an oral board interview.  Candidates who successfully pass the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list.  All candidates will be advised of their status once a finalist has been selected.

To Apply 

Only online applications via CalOpps will be accepted. Visit the City of Milpitas website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov or www.calopps.org to apply. Copies of required certificates (if applicable), must be scanned into one document, along with a resume, and attached to your application by the filing date.

A complete job description is available on the City of Milpitas website:  www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov (under Employment, Job Specs) or from Human Resources - (408) 586-3090.

The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Benefits

 This is a temporary, benefited position.  For further information about benefits please visit http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Temporary-Employee-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf or call our Human Resources Office at (408)586-3090.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.

MAINTENANCE WORKER II (Temporary Position)

The City of Marysville seeks qualified candidates for this excellent career opportunity!

Working in the Community Development and Public Services Department, the Maintenance Worker II will perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled and skilled light and heavy duty construction, maintenance and repair work involving public works, sewer and drainage systems, buildings, parking meters, and other facilities.

The position will be filled as a Maintenance Worker II based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

SALARY RANGE:
Maintenance Worker II  – $2,721 - $3,402 Monthly     

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be completed online or dropped off at Marysville City Hall by 4:30 P.M., Monday August 17, 2020 or open until filled.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintenance Worker II

This is the journey level in the maintenance worker series. Positions assigned to this class are expected to perform semi‑skilled and skilled public works maintenance activities and to operate light and moderately heavy power‑driven equipment on a continuing basis. All positions allocated to this class require that an incumbent be able to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative to fulfill assigned tasks. Maintenance Workers II may also be expected to assist in the supervision and training of less experienced personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Examples of Work are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

• Perform a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, parks, sewers, storm drains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other public facilities.
• Operate power‑driven equipment such as skip loaders, dump trucks, water trucks and fork lifts.
• Break out old concrete work such as curbs, sidewalks, and gutters.
• Cut and prepare streets for patches, spread premix and oil, and rake asphalt.
• Replace, repair, couple, test, and backfill sewer lines.
• Clean and maintain basic tools used on the job.
• Paint traffic directional markings, such as crosswalks and safety loading zones.
• Fabricate, install, repair and replace street signs.
• Operate heavy power‑driven equipment on a relief or training basis.
• Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize grass and other landscaped areas.
• Rake leaves, clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities.
• Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizers.
• Plant, trim and/or remove trees, flowers, and shrubs. 
• Load trimmings on trucks for disposal.
• Pick up rubbish and litter materials and perform general grounds cleaning.
• Operate power mowers, edgers, sewer rodders, and other hand-operated and power tools in the performance of maintenance and repair activities.
• Drive vehicles as required and assist in routine care and upkeep of such vehicles.
• Assist in moving and installing park and recreational equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair sewer system mains, sprinkler systems, pipes and facilities.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair parking meter devices.

To be successful in these positions, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Town of Danville

PROGRAM LEADER/THEATRE

Hourly $13.00 - $14.06

Non-benefitted position, DOE

SPECIFIC TO VILLAGE THEATRE TECHNICAL STAFF

Applicants must be high school graduate, at least 18 years of age, and at least two years of experience in live performance theatre, with experience in the operation of theatrical lighting and sound. Set construction, production management and/or stage management a plus.

SUPERVISION

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, Theatre Program Leaders must relate well to the public, be reliable and responsible, and demonstrate poise and good judgment.  Follow oral and written directions and work independently.  Respond to emergency situations quickly and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

* Oversee and assist renters and various user groups during events in Town Facilities.

* Operation of lighting and/or sound equipment.  

* Box office managing, reporting and cash handling. 

* Maintaining and keeping facility clean and in good working order during and after events. 

* Work flexible hours including weekends or holidays.

* Able to lift 50 pounds; carry 30 pounds.

* Perform duties within OSHA standards. 

This position will be open until filled 

Salary Range:                 $13.01 - $15.69                

Final Filing Date:           Open until filled                                                                                           

About the Position

 Examples of Duties – duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Instruct children at designated school crossings to wait at curb for crossing signal or until safe crossing can be made.

• Stop vehicular traffic.

• Guide children across streets.

• Report traffic violations to police.

• Report suspicious persons and loiterers in the vicinity of intersections or school areas.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be physically able to properly perform duties.

• Be able to work outdoors for up to 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

• Successfully complete a pre-employment fingerprint scan and a background check.

• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school children, parents, school personnel and the general public.

• Communicate effectively and speak clearly for others comprehension.

• Recognize traffic hazards and act quickly in emergencies.

• Follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision.

 Experience and Education

• Experience working with children preferred but not required.

• Training and experience equivalent to the completion of High School.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

• Follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision.

Other

·         Must have reliable transportation.

Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in all weather conditions, requires the individual to be in good physical condition with good mobility.  Must be able to stand and sit for long periods for time.  Reach, squat, lift and carry up to 10 pound repeatedly, up to 25 pounds occasionally.  Walk on uneven surfaces, climb curb and medians up to 12 inches in height without assistance.

To Apply

Only online applications via CalOpps will be accepted. Visit the City of Milpitas website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov or www.calopps.org to apply.
 

Selection Process

Applications will be screened and the candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an interview.

 The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.

PH: 408-586-3090 Fax: 408-586-3092

http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/hr/employment.asp

About the Position

The City of Milpitas Recreation Services seeks enthusiastic individuals for part time Recreation Attendant for Recreation Programs at all Recreation Facilities. Must be able to work flexible hours between 5:30am-9:15pm Sunday-Saturday; 20 - 25 hours/week and limited to 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Actual work schedule to be determined through agreement with supervisor.

Examples of Duties - duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under direct supervision of Recreation Staff, Building Attendant / Recreation Attendants will provide: facility-related services for the City of Milpitas Sports Center, Community Center and Senior Center during business hours, or non-business hours in conjunction with recreation programs, classes, and special events; scheduling and supervising the use of facilities at various sites throughout the City; and related work as required. The individual must be able to represent the City of Milpitas Recreation Services in a professional manner and follow the City's and Recreation Services' polices and regulations. 

Essential Job Functions
(May include, but are not limited to the following):

• Confirms rentals / reservations and checks facility use schedules.
• Provides appropriate room setup and take down for classes, meetings, parties and special events.
• Ensure rooms are free of safety hazards
• Performs light cleaning and public restroom upkeep, removes trash, moves furniture and equipment and picks up supplies for programs, classes and meetings.
• Performs light corrective and preventive maintenance duties and reports maintenance issues requiring specialized staff.
• Monitors facility user groups by enforcing rules and regulation and securing and/or reporting damage or unsafe conditions.
• Serves as primary contact for evening and weekend events, responding to customer questions and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Helps maintain the swimming pools, pool deck and pump room areas.
• Performs daily / weekly maintenance tasks of the fitness center, dance studios and swimming pools.

Working Conditions
Position requires: prolonged sitting; standing; walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces; reaching; twisting; turning; kneeling; bending; squatting and stooping in performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movements and fine coordination using a computer keyboard and certain tools. The position also requires near and far vision when performing tasks such as inspections and repair work, in reading written work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, carry and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 100 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age at time of hire is 18 years old.
• Graduation from High School or tested equivalent.
• Must have one year experience performing facility-related and customer service. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience directing the work of others.
• Previous experience performing housekeeping services in a public building.

Willingness to
Work irregular hours, evenings and weekends as required.
Knowledge and Abilities

The candidate would have knowledge of:

• Principles and practices for providing customer services. Safe work practices when working housekeeping chemicals and housekeeping assignments.
• Basic office procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer and various programs.

And ability to:

• Learn to follow directions, manuals and diagrams.
• Perform basic math.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Follow safety and health regulations.
• Learn the operation of the assigned policies and procedures of the Recreation Department.
• Establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties.
• Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with members of the public when performing housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and cleaning tools in a fully occupied building.
• Advanced customer service principles and practices.
• Basic report preparation.
• Basic personnel practices.
• Independently determine maximum room occupancy when setting up seating for public meetings, recreation activities or classroom instructions.
• Independently arrange furniture or equipment in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. pictures, drawings, diagrams).

Certifications- First Aid / CPR / AED Certification (or ability to obtain with in 60 days of hire).
 

Note

Upon selection, additional requirements include:

• Valid Social Security card.
• Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice background check). 

To Apply

Only online applications via CalOpps will be accepted. Visit the City of Milpitas website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov or www.CalOpps.org to apply. Copies of required certificates (if applicable), must be scanned into one document, along with a resume, and attached to your application.

Please submit a completed application and resume (front and back copies of all certification cards). The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the examination process. Only those candidates most qualified will be invited to an interview. Verification of other required documentation may be required at a later date. 

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer. Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request. The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change. 

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) Driver's Record printout is required for this position. The DMV Driver's 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 Driver's 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.

Become a Lifeguard for the City of Milpitas!

The Opportunity

The City of Milpitas Recreation Services seeks energetic, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and reliable individuals for temporary Lifeguards / Swim Instructors for the Aquatic programs at the Milpitas Sports Center.  We offer flexible hours between 5:30am-9:00pm Monday-Sunday; limited to 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).  Will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.  Actual work schedule to be determined through agreement with supervisor.

What You Will Do

Under direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Pool Manager and Recreation Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguards / Swim Instructors will ensure the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies and instruct swim lessons for participants of all ages. 

The essential functions of this position include: maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acting immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency; providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services; performing various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility; preparing and maintaining appropriate reports; having thorough knowledge of rescue techniques; understanding and enforcing of facility rules, policies and procedures, having leadership, public relations skills and decision-making skills. 

In addition, Swim Instructors are responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants, ensuring the safety of all participants in their class, instructing and evaluating students participating in swim lessons, submitting completed participant report cards on time and attending mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled. 

The individual must be able to represent the City of Milpitas Recreation Services in a professional manner and follow the City’s and Recreation Services’ polices and regulations.     

Experience and Education

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

·         Minimum age at time of hire is 15 years old.

·         Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lesson instruction. 

·         Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm. 

·         Pre-Employment testing of swimming skills and knowledge through a Lifeguard Academy (**With your commitment to work for City of Milpitas Aquatics Lap Swim Shift 5:30am-8:30am on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, we will certify you for FREE!)

• Must have experience in working with children (3 – 17 years of age) and adults (18+ years of age). 

Swim Instructor

·        American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred but not required

License and Other Requirements

Upon selection, additional requirements include:

·         Tuberculosis test.

·         Valid Social Security card.

·         Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice background check) if 18 years or older. 

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.

Application Process for Police Officer Trainee (Entry- Level):

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be considered a complete application, qualified candidates must complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental questionnaire and submit a copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC) . Please upload a PDF copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC)  with your application otherwise it will be considered INCOMPLETE.

We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload documents please email a copy of the verification documents immediately after submitting your application online to [email protected]/* */ along with a coversheet indicating that you submitted your application online.

Selection Process:

Only candidates demonstrating possession of the requirements in the Qualifications section will be considered for immediate consideration. The Police Department's selection process includes an interview and successful completion of a thorough Background Investigation, including fingerprinting as well as polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and medical examinations.

·         The Police Officer Trainee is a temporary position with the City of Daly City; an incumbent in this position receives benefits which include only Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance and Medicare.

·         The Police Officer Trainee will attend a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Upon successful completion of the academy, the trainee will be appointed to the Civil Service position of Police Officer.

·         At the time of appointment to the Civil Service position of Police Officer, the employee will be informed of City employment rights and available benefits.

·         All qualifications for Police Officer apply to the Police Officer Trainee position except for completion of the Police Academy.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, subject to exercise of individual judgment and initiative, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent in this position performs a variety of law enforcement activities during an assigned shift, which may include crime response, patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention and public safety, case presentation and variable shifts. They wear uniforms, carry weapons, drive patrol cars or ride motorcycles and must comply with departmental grooming standards. In addition, they work under potentially adverse and hazardous conditions and are on call.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Patrols an assigned area in radio car, on motorcycle, or on foot; answers calls for protection of life and private property, and the enforcement of city, county and state laws; conducts preliminary or full investigations depending on assignment, of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, deaths and other disturbances; directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested situations; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; collects and presents evidence with criminal prosecutions; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed; gives information and directions to the public. Assists in maintaining police records and types records and reports; operates headquarters radio telephone equipment to dispatch officers on patrol; as ordered, acts as lead officer in the field on a shift. Performs basic investigation, consulting and crime prevention work in assisting to control juvenile delinquency; performs such other basic police work as attending fire scenes to assist in the protection of life and property, parade and crowd controlling duties, and engaging in problem-solving skills and tactics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for competition in this entry-level examination, you must:

1.         Be 21 years of age.

2.         Possess a United States high school diploma, or G.E.D. with qualifying scores, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination, or attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities.

3.        Have satisfactorily completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy.

4.         Possess a valid Class CCalifornia Driver's License by date of appointment.

5.         Possess a personal history which is compatible with the effective performance of sworn police duties.

6.         Have the physical strength, stamina and agility adequate to perform all duties of a Police Officer.

7.         Hear well enough to comprehend radio transmissions and long-range conversations.

8.         Have adequate written and oral communication skills to give instructions and explanations, conduct information-gathering interviews and write reports.

9.        Be able to deal with a variety of people and situations, exercising judgment, tact and self-restraint.

10.       Have adequate reading skills to understand and interpret orders, bulletins, laws, codes and court decisions.

11.       Be willing to work irregular hours and days and at various locations in the City.

 12.       Be able to interact positively     interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, and work as a team member.                                                                                                             

attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis