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The Redwood City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per-Diem COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHERS.  Using a sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch terminal, the Communications Dispatcher receives emergency calls from within the public requesting police, fire, medical, or other emergency service; determine priority, and dispatch police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining contact with all units on assignment and maintaining status and location of police field units and fire units; Monitoring emergency alarm boxes; Coordinating emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other agencies; Entering, updating and retrieving information from networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other information. Hours will vary depending on scheduling needs, and will be approximately 20-40 hours per month. 

 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will have a strong work ethic and a track record of reliability and successful performance; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public and have a sense of humor.

 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department is looking for people interested in working approximately 15-20 hours per week, working the special events programs operated by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.  Incumbents will typically assist in setting up, monitoring, and breaking down the events all while providing excellent customer service to visitors.

 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Follow event plan and execute assigned duties effectively and efficiently; monitor or manage interactive recreation areas which may include, but are not limited to, arts and crafts, organized games, sports, drama, social recreation, and music/singing activities; supervise recreation participants insuring that proper safety precautions are observed in assigned activities; maintain and care for equipment as appropriate to help promote recreation activities effectively; assist in organizing, promoting, and managing special events; assist in setting up, monitoring, and breaking down the events; report to supervisors orally and in writing; complete assigned paperwork such as timecards, attendance reports and/or incident and accident reports; perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

The Program Leader I (Special Events) is responsible for presenting the service oriented, positive, and enthusiastic mission of the City of Redwood City.  The ideal candidate will enjoy promoting a variety of recreation activities.  The ideal candidate will also have the ability to multi-task, and demonstrate excellent leadership and customer service methods and practices. 

 

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The City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department invites you to apply for the casual position of Building Attendant. This position requires weekday and weekend shifts, and may include both daytime and evening hours.  A person in this classification will work flexibly, up to 20 hours per week.  Hours and locations will vary across multiple community centers, and Building Attendants will be required to open and/or close the facility as needed. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be an enthusiastic self-starter who anticipates the needs of staff and patrons; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and programs; ; will be a team player, but has the ability to work independently; will enjoy working with a variety of City staff, the public, and will have a sense of humor. 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The Town of Colma

Invite you to apply for the position of:

Police Reserve Officer

(p/t Casual)

 

The Town of Colma Police Department is seeking individuals who have graduated from a California P.O.S.T. certified academy and are committed to public safety and quality service to community residents, businesses, and visitors.   We are a small, professional department, which enthusiastically supports the professional development of experienced Police Officers through unique training and academic opportunities.

Essential Duties

Police Officers answer calls for the protection of life and property and for the enforcement of State and local laws.  Police Officers conduct investigations of crimes and arrest suspects; investigate traffic accidents and enforce traffic laws; present evidence in court and interview complainants. 

Priorities

• Responds to emergencies to protect life and property.
• Proactively identifies community issues and develops solutions with an emphasis on community-oriented policing and problem solving approach.
• Maintains a highly visible presence and provides a high level of service to the community.
• Patrols assigned areas within the community for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Addresses traffic safety issues and provides for orderly and safe traffic flow within the community.  Identifies causes of problems and develops strategies to reduce traffic-related injuries and property damage.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Typical ways would be:

Experience, Education and Training:
Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and completed 30 college semester units at an accredited college or university. Applicants may be appointed with less than 30 semester units with an agreement to complete the remaining units within a reasonable time period to be determined by the Police Chief. 

and

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• U.S. Citizen or resident alien and proof of application for citizenship as required by California Government Code Section 1031(a).
• Possess and maintain (with a satisfactory driving record) a valid California driver’s license.
• Must have graduated from a California P.O.S.T. certified academy within the past 3 years.
• Previous volunteer or paid experience in law enforcement is desired.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.

Physical:

• Be in excellent physical condition as determined by P.O.S.T. physical requirements.
• Have normal hearing in both ears without correction.
• Have 20/20 vision uncorrected/corrected (no more than 20/70 vision uncorrected).
• Have no serious color vision deficiency.
• Be free of disabling physical conditions or diseases that interfere with police work.
• Have weight in proportion to height & frame.
• Be emotionally stable and mature.

Knowledge of:  Laws, government regulations, police operational procedures, modern management procedures (especially those effective in promoting a positive, healthy work environment), and motor vehicle operations.

Ability to:  Participate in and pass an extensive background check; Make arrests and to read, comprehend, explain and apply complex issues of law derived from code books, computer screens and other printed materials; Drive a motor vehicle under emergency conditions and to hear verbal communications at normal speaking tones via radio and telephone and verbalize succinctly; Qualify in the use of firearms on a periodic basis; Write accurate, clear, concise, and factual reports; Analyze and prioritize situations and adopt effective courses of action while giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; Maintain cooperative relationships with other employees, supervisors, public officials, and employees of non-police organizations and agencies, as well as the public being served.

The Department: 

The members of Colma Police Department are proud to serve those who live, visit, or do business in the Town of Colma.  We take special pride in our department motto, “Excellence is Our Standard.”  It is our way of saying that we will work to consistently and constantly take steps to ensure that we are providing the best law enforcement service possible to those we encounter.  Whether it’s a telephone call, a visit to our lobby or a meeting on the street, our staff members are dedicated to serving you in a polite, caring and professional manner.

TO APPLY:

A town employment application form with your post certificate must be submitted though calopps.org to be considered for the recruitment process.

Apply By: immediate as it will closed when filled. 

The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. A complete medical examination including drug screening and psychological testing will be completed.  The information included in this job announcement may be changed at any time and does not constitute an express or implied contract.

The town will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the personnel department of such needs at the time of application.

All employees hired by the town of Colma must be legally authorized to work in the united states and will be required to produce certain documents verifying such information.

$50.77 Hourly

Foster City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per Diem Communications Dispatchers.  This is a part-time/temporary position (maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year), and no benefits are provided. The following is a description of the job responsibilities and conditions of employment for this position.

DEFINITION:

Receives and dispatches 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and allied agencies for police, fire and ambulance personnel, equipment, services, and after-hours public works services.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

We require the applicant to have a minimum of two years’ experience in Public Safety as a dispatcher.    Experience with "RIMS" CAD is required.  A valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is required.  Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and completion of a POST-certified Basic Dispatcher training course. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This is a non-sworn, non-benefited, scheduled as needed, subject to availability position that works a variety of shifts, and often solo. It features a high volume and degree of communications responsibility for public safety and service.

CRITICAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Receives and directs telephone, radio and data communications, collecting pertinent information and dispatching units using radio and computer-aided dispatch system; determines priority, nature and location of emergency and non-emergency calls and status of units on and off assignment; maintains complete and accurate records, logs and reports on calls for a variety of services; operates a variety of teletype, computer, radio and recording equipment, monitors equipment for correct functioning; making records checks, computer entries, confirms and updates status of warrants; updates information in various law enforcement systems including stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, automated property, supervised release files, and automated firearms systems; processes in-custody paperwork on prisoners; processes restraining orders and enters emergency protective orders into the restraining order system; receives and responds to complaints, questions and requests for reports from citizens at the counter and on the phone when the business office is closed; contacts citizens and allied agencies regarding traffic incidents, crimes, fires, and other emergencies, and requests for information; and you may be called to testify in a court of law regarding activities leading to legal proceedings as necessary.

FURTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The requirement to maintain training, at a minimum, to meet POST guidelines is the responsibility of the Per Diem Dispatcher and will take place at his/her expense.

Department specific training, for which a Per Diem Dispatcher is required to attend, will be compensated at the prevailing rate of pay for the hours of required attendance.

Any and all work performed, including time spent in court in response to a subpoena, will be compensated at the straight time prevailing rate of pay, based on the actual number of hours worked.

THE PROCESS: 

Apply immediately as applications will be reviewed daily and well-qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview. Position may close at any time. A City/District application is required to be submitted for consideration.

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for

Police Officer Trainee

This is a Continuous Recruitment

Experience:

None required

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

60 units of credit from an accredited college or two years of Military Service in lieu of college is desirable.

T-score and Physical Agility Certificates ARE NOT REQUIRED
 

Necessary Special Qualifications:

·   Free of felony convictions

.  A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for  citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031).

·   Age, not less than 21 years at time of appointment.

·   Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30

·   Must pass a background investigation.

.   Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.

License or Certificates:

·   Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s license

The Position:

This is a non-sworn classification structured for incumbents hired for the purpose of becoming a sworn police officer.  Police Officer Trainees are hired into this civilian position for the period prior and during the time they are assigned to a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy.  Upon successful completion of training at the academy and upon the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer.  Police Officer Trainee benefits are limited to those of a civilian employee.

The Department:

Consists of a diverse and outstanding group of men and women who have dedicated themselves to public service. Our staff, which consists of 113 sworn police officers and 40 civilian positions, is devoted to protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo professionally, while providing outstanding customer service.

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY, NON-PAID AND NON-BENEFITTED POSITION.

 

The Foster City Police Department boasts a highly progressive Reserve Unit. Opportunities to work in varied assignments are also available as the need demands. You may be eligible to work Training, Background Investigations, Recruiting, Youth Services, Bicycle and Boat Details, Traffic, Crime Prevention and various undercover assignments. This will help increase your personnel management skills and abilities for use in both the Reserve program, as well as in private industry. As you progress in your skills, knowledge and experience, you also may progress with the ranks of the Reserve program through promotions. The work you do as a Reserve Police Officer is needed and appreciated by the community. Surveys in Foster City have shown that a large majority of the residents feel positive and support the work being done by their police force. The job itself is exciting and worthwhile.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Entry level candidates require possession of a valid California driver’s license; be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment; graduation from high school or passage of GED in accordance with Govt. Code Sec. 1031 (e); successful completion of 30 semester units of college at an accredited institution is desirable. In addition to above, Level II Reserve Police Officers require a Level II POST Academy Certificate. Level I Reserve Police Officers requirements include the possession of a California Basic POST Certificate.   Academy Graduates are required to be currently enrolled as a Police Academy Cadet or have graduated from a POST approved Police Academy within the last 3 years. All levels require the completion of the Foster City Police Department Field Training Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to make forceful arrests, to read, comprehend, explain and apply complex issues of law derived from code books, computer screens, and other printed materials. Ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely. Ability to hear and understand verbal communications at normal speaking tones via voice, radio and telephone and to verbalize succinctly. Ability to qualify in the use of firearms on a regular basis. Ability to write accurate, clear, concise, legible, factual reports in a timely manner. Ability to observe and accurately recall names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies and evaluate situations and people accurately, exercise discretion and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must pass a comprehensive physical and psychological examination as provided in the Medical Screening Manual by POST. Weight proportionate to height and build. Vision acuity minimum of 20/100 corrected to no less than 20/30 and normal color vision. Must have no record of felony criminal convictions or misdemeanor convictions, which affect his/her credibility as a witness in a court of law. Must be of good moral character and able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted under POST guidelines, including a polygraph and psychological testing. Successfully complete the Field Training Program with the Foster City Police Department. SALARY All uniformed Reserve Police Officers receive $200 a year uniform pay. In addition, all Reserve Police Officers receive pay for attending subpoenaed court cases.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral board.  Candidate’s overall score must be 70% or greater to be placed on the Eligibility List. The Department will then select candidates from the Eligibility List and then conduct a background investigation, polygraph examination, a Commander’s Oral Board, psychological examination, medical examination, and a Chief’s Oral Board. Failure to pass any portion will result in disqualification. Upon completing Reserve Level II training, the Reserve Police Officer will work in full uniform with a Field Training Officer. Each month there is a required unit meeting where you also receive In-Service Training, the same training that is required for regular officers. For Level I or POST basic academy graduates, once you have completed probation and field training, you may take the oral exam for Level I Reserve Officer. As a Level I Reserve Officer you may work patrol alone, as a single officer unit, when providing relief for the City’s regular force.

The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is looking for enthusiastic, caring, creative and energetic individuals to join our summer camp team!

 

About this role

We are seeking energetic, creative and enthusiastic individuals to provide one-on-one assistance for patrons of all ages, diagnosed with special needs (developmental delays, attention issues, processing challenges, sensory disorders.) This is a part time, non-benefited position, ranging from 3-10 hours per week, depending on participant’s enrollment in program.  This position is limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year, July-June.

Why Join our Department?

• Our staff are devoted to creating a fun, safe and positive summer camp experience.

• Our Values; Respect, Creativity, Integrity, Transparency and Inclusivity.

 

What You Bring

• Energy and Enthusiasm!

• Ability to create and implement new idea into an existing program.

• Experience and passion for working with children.

• Education and background in Therapeutic Recreation, Child Development or a related field.

 

Who You Are

• You have a strong work ethic, customer service skills and works well with others.
• You have good judgment and make good decisions in a variety of situations.
• You are able to communicate well with patrons, co-workers and supervisors.

 

What You’ll Do

• Work one on one with your assigned child and integrate them into our daily camp routine.

• Assisting child or children with arts & crafts, games, sports and other day camp activities.

• Assisting child with diapering and meals as needed.

• Provide excellent customer service.

 

What We Offer

• Become a natural leader! You will develop your leadership and management skills as you learn to work cooperatively with other staff members, teaching and fostering positive child development throughout the summer.

• Create lasting friendships and memories! You will feel a personal sense of accomplishment and importance as you become a mentor and role model in the lives of children.

• Build your resume! Career benefits as a camp staffer include development of essential management and communication skills. 

 

Are You Interested? Apply.

Application can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org or at our Recreation Centers:

• Beresford Recreation Center, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, 94403

• Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Ave., 94401

Submit online at www.calopps.org

Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.

Questions: Please contact Claudia Vega, Community Services Supervisor, cvega@cityofsanmateo.org or 650.522.7475

  

Fine Print The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment

Are you an experienced peace officer? The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking current peace officers for the position of Deputy Sheriff Lateral.
 
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs over six hundred sworn and civilian employees. Deputy Sheriffs investigate crimes; patrol assigned areas; receive, supervise and transport inmates; act as bailiff or civil deputy; and perform all related duties in law enforcement and crime prevention as may be assigned under general supervision.
 
To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please read all the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application.
 

This is NOT an ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION.

 
Successful candidates must have experience as a peace officer and must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. The Basic Certificate is awarded to current full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency that have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period.
 
IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position must submit with their application a copy of their Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility Test results AND a copy of their valid California Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter. The physical agility exam must have been completed within one year of the date the job application is submitted.

1. Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the minimum passing score is 320. The Academy offers optional practice sessions for the WSTB. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy website.

The following five events are individually timed and weighted in terms of value.

• 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles
• 165-pound body drag for 32-feet
• 6-foot chain link fence climb
• 6-foot solid wall climb
• 500-yard run

All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Lateral applicants have been outsourced to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (aka The Academy). However, test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet the California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements. Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy (www.theacademy.ca.gov) and self-enrolling for the required test. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment.   2.  California Basic POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate - The Basic Certificate is awarded, as defined in Regulation 1011, to currently employed full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency who have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period.

 
Out-of-state applicants: Completion of the Basic Course Waiver process is an option for meeting California's Regular Basic Course training requirement for out-of-state applicants. An individual must successfully complete the entire four-step Basic Course Waiver (BCW) process to obtain a waiver. To begin or learn more about the Basic Course Wavier process, please visit https://www.post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process.aspx.

 

Qualifications

Certificate: As required by the State of California, incumbents at this level must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate.

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent.

License: Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent.

Citizenship: U.S. citizen; permanent resident aliens who are eligible must have applied for citizenship at the time of application for this position. 

Background: No felony convictions and no recent drug use.

Physical Requirements: Must be free from any condition which might adversely affect fitness for the duties of the position; uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye; weight must be in proportion to height.

Other requirements: Willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004.

Application/Examination

Anyone May Apply.  Responses to supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our County of San Mateo application form along with your Basic POST Certificate and your physical agility exam results. An application screening committee may select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the requirements of the position and the needs of the Sheriff's Office. 

  The examination will consist of a physical agility exam (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%). In order to be invited to the panel interview, candidates must have passed the physical agility exam and possess a Basic POST certificate prior to applying. The panel interview will include the evaluation of a written exercise given just prior to the interview.

Candidates will be notified of the date, time and place of the examinations. Subsequent phases of the selection process include a psychological evaluation, polygraph test, and medical examination. The Sheriff's Office will conduct final interviews with candidates who pass all required tests and evaluations. Final selection of candidates is made by the Sheriff's Office and is based on panel interview performance and information gathered in the background investigation, psychological and polygraph assessments, and medical evaluations. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
For specific questions regarding retirement, the San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association (www.samcera.org) can be contacted by email (samcera@samcera.org) or by phone (650-599-1234).

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Open until filled  San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites applications for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position.  We pledge Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion to all citizens and visitors.  Whether you are looking to start a career or advance a career in law enforcement, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites you to join our team of over 700 staff and approximately 500 volunteers to carry these values forward.    

Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the entry-level class of the Deputy Sheriff series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents receive Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and/or field officer training in order to acquire a POST Basic Certificate. Incumbents perform a wide variety of peace officer tasks under close and direct supervision of experienced officers and are required to promote to the journey-level Deputy Sheriff classification after acquiring the education and experience required of the State of California POST Basic Certificate. At the higher journey level, Deputies investigate crimes; patrol assigned areas; receive, supervise and transport inmates; act as bailiff or civil deputy; and perform all related duties in law enforcement and crime prevention as may be assigned under general supervision.

Current San Mateo County Sheriff's Correctional Officers who are selected for the positions will remain in their Correctional Officer classification and current pay grade while attending the Academy. Upon Academy graduation, Correctional Officers are then moved into a Deputy Sheriff classification and pay range.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
 

To avoid delays in processing your application, please read the information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING
Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 48 and must pass the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320, within a year of the date of application.

All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Trainee applicants must be completed before submitting an application.  Test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Locally, applicants can complete these tests at the South Bay Regional Training Consortium (aka The Academy).  Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy (www.theacademy.ca.gov) and self-enrolling in the required written test, physical agility test, and 1.5-mile run. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment.

The following describes these tests in detail:

1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 48.  The areas covered by the test include:

• Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options
• Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options
• Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options
• Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content
• CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words

2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the minimum passing score is 320. The Academy offers optional practice sessions for the WSTB. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events include:

• 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles
• 165-pound body drag for 32-feet
• 6-foot chain link fence climb
• 6-foot solid wall climb
• 500-yard run

3) 1.5-Mile Run - This is a pass/fail test held independently of the WSTB, and it must be completed in 14 minutes or less.

Note:  All test scores must be within one year of the date of your application for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. A Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores. A valid Basic Policy Academy certification that meets POST requirements obtained more than one year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must submit WSTB and 1.5 mile run results completed within a year of application.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Eligibility for State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and field officer training OR successful graduation from State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and eligibility for field officer training. Candidates must successfully complete field officer training and receive a Basic POST Certificate within their probationary period.

Knowledge of: Civil laws, codes, ordinances and recent court decisions; principles and practices of law enforcement, criminal investigation and basic psychology; and rules of evidence, laws of arrest and court procedure.

Skill/Ability to: Exercise good judgment; read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions; read standard street and highway maps; follow instructions; function effectively under stress; project authority; observe accurately; perform repeated strenuous physical exertion; write reports and correspondence; communicate effectively orally; communicate with all types of people; and meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel.

Other Requirements: Candidates selected for the positions must also pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations.

 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open: Anyone may apply.   Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.
 
Eligible List Placement:  Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), the 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less, and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 48 (weight: 100%) or have a valid Basic Police Academy certificate (as detailed above) to be placed on the eligible list. For information regarding the tests, see the pre-application test descriptions above. To register for these exams, contact the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium at www.theacademy.ca.gov.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of required test scores must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. Applications submitted without the attachments will be rejected.

Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application.
- In the application form, choose the "Attachments" link
- Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link
- Select "PELLETB T Scores" in the Attachment Type choices
- Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document
- Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link again
- Select "Physical Agility Result" in the Attachment Type choices
- Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document
- Click on the "Next" button to proceed with the rest of the application process

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

 
 County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer