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**THIS IS FOR THE JUNE 2025 POLICE ACADEMY**

Application Period: Opens on July 23, 2024

Application Deadline: Closes on November 18, 2024

Join the June 2025 Academy: Shape Your Future in Law Enforcement!

Are you passionate about serving your community and making a positive impact? Look no further! The June 2025 Academy is now accepting applications, and we invite you to be part of this transformative experience.

What Is the june 2025 Academy?

The June 2025 Academy is a rigorous Police training program designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in law enforcement. Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone committed to public service, this academy provides the essential knowledge, skills, and practical training needed to excel in the field.

No prior experience or training is required. However, applicants must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications below:

• At least 20-1/2 years old at the time of application / Maximum age is 70 years old (mandatory retirement age)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law
• Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the U.S.
• U.S. high school diploma or other state approved high school diploma equivalency exam; waived if you earned a degree from an accredited college within the U.S.
• *MUST POSSESS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION* Forty (40) semester or sixty (60) quarter credits from a U.S. accredited college or university. Police academy credits already earned are accepted as part of the education requirement. (Military Veterans with an honorable discharge can substitute four (4) years of active duty service in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard in lieu of the minimum college credit requirement)

More information about Accredited College Credits

Must have at least 20/40 corrected visionNo felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions; cannot currently be on probation or paroleNo financial accounts currently in "collections".
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT POSITION:

The San Jose Police Department is a dynamic, progressive and professional organization dedicated to maintaining community partnerships which promote a high quality of life for the City's diverse population. The Department is committed to treating all people with dignity, fairness and respect, protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.

A Police Recruit is an entry level position and applies to someone who does NOT have police/peace officer or training within the State of California; police officers from other states and federal law enforcement officers who do NOT possess a California P.O.S.T. Academy Certificate; and someone who has graduated from a California P.O.S.T. Academy but has NOT completed a patrol field training program. The San Jose Police Department does not accept the California P.O.S.T. Waiver.

JUNE 2025 RECRUITMENTSELF SCHEDULING TEST: All applicants must self schedule a WRITTEN TEST and a PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST. (We accept the Pellet B OR the NTN for the written test requirement). Refer to the registration links below:

Pellet B (Written): http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests

NTN (Written): https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/

WSTB: http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests

SCORE DEADLINE:
**THE FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TEST SCORES FOR THIS ACADEMY RECRUITMENT WILL BE NOVEMBER 25, 2024**
-THE SOONER YOU SUBMIT YOUR WRITTEN AND PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST SCORES, THE SOONER YOU CAN SCHEDULE YOUR ORAL INTERVIEW.

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE WRITTEN AND PHYSICAL AGILITY BEFORE RECEIVING AN ORAL INTERVIEW INVITE**
STEP #1: SUBMIT POLICE RECRUIT APPLICATION
STEP #2: COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION

• The Supplemental Application will be sent to you within one week of applying. It includes the Personal History Questionnaire consisting of approximately 40 questions, which allow an applicant to self-report behavior(s) determined to be related directly to job suitability.

STEP #3: SELF-SCHEDULE WRITTEN and PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMS.

• Candidates must pass ONE of the below written examinations. Results valid for 1 year.
  1. California P.O.S.T. Reading & Writing Test (PELLETB) (Available only in CA)Pass Point is a T-Score total of 50 or higher. Results valid for three years. For more information or to register, visit: http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests
  2. National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Exam: ( Available Nationwide) Pass Point scores are 65% Video, 70% Reading, and 70% Writing. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
• California P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Test (WSTB). Pass or Fail. The WSTB includes a 99-yard obstacle course, 32-foot body drag (165 lbs.), six-foot chain-link fence climb with 25 yard sprint, and 500-yard run. Also included in the Physical Agility Test is a 1 mile run, which must be completed in 12 minutes or less. Results valid for one year. To register, visit: http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests We will not accept the WSTB from any other department/agency.

STEP #4: ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW

• This is a panel interview. Candidates will be asked five to eight questions. Pass Point is 70% or higher. Results are valid for three years.
• If you are out of state or military, we can conduct your interview via ZOOM but you will still need to come out here to take the physical agility test.

STEP #5: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESS

• Eligible candidates will complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) packet. Background investigators will then be assigned to assist candidates through the process. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will receive a conditional offer of employment, contingent upon successfully passing a medical and psychological exam.

STEP #6: THE SAN JOSE POLICE ACADEMY

• Police Recruits are considered a City of San Jose employee while attending the Academy, which is a 26-week program. Recruits are paid the current contract hourly rate while in the Academy. Upon graduation, you will enter the Field Training Program (FTO) for additional training as a SJPD officer on the street.
• For the current Police Recruit hourly rate go to:

City Pay Plan as of 09/2022

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Resumes will not be accepted. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment or component or combination of components as needs dictate.

IMPORTANT: Per the City's COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy , On September 12, 2022, the County of Santa Clara rescinded prior Public Health Orders related to COVID-19 vaccination and testing. The County's Health Officer continues to recommend that all individuals receive COVID-19 booster shots for which they are eligible; however, given the rapid emergence of new and different variants, the anticipated release of additional boosters on a periodic basis, and changing guidance on when individuals should obtain boosters in light of prior vaccination and prior COVID-19 infection, the requirement that all City officers, employees, temporary employees, unpaid interns, and members of any City of San Jose Boards, Commission or Committees obtain a booster shot within 14 days of becoming eligible is discontinued at this time. All City officers, employees, temporary employees, unpaid interns, and members of any City of San Jose Boards, Commission or Committees are required to be "fully vaccinated." Fully vaccinated means the following: It has been at least two weeks since the person has completed the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine. For example, as of the date of the most recent update to this memorandum, the person would be fully vaccinated at least two weeks after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Agency
San Jose Police Department
Address
6087 Great Oaks Parkway
San Jose, California, 95119  

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Supervising Transportation Engineer in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department! In this role, you will serve as the City's technical expert in the traffic engineering field. You'll oversee administrative, technical, planning, and design work while ensuring contract compliance with specifications and engineering standards.

Current projects and opportunities in the Transportation Division include the MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build, Southside Complete Streets Project, and other projects associated with the City's safety, accessibility, and sustainability goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering and five years of increasingly responsible professional traffic engineering experience, three years of which were at a level equivalent to the Associate Transportation Engineer class.

Other requirements include:

• Possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or professional Civil Engineer. California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer is preferred.
• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The Judicial Branch of California is accepting applications for the position of Budget Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor) for the Budget Services office.  

The Budget Supervisor (Fiscal Supervisor) in the Court Budget Unit (CBU) will plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff responsible for base and court program allocations and reimbursements of approximately $3 billion annually for the 58 trial courts. The supervisor oversees the compilation of trial court financial documents and required reporting; reviews requests for funds held on behalf of the trial courts, cash advance loans, emergency trial court funding requests, and budget change proposals from trial courts and Judicial Council programs; oversees the preparation of the Court Interpreters Program and Judges Compensation expenditure projections; and directs workload related to new funding methodologies and allocation recommendations to the Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee (TCBAC) and the development of fiscal analysis for legislative bills.

This position also oversees the lead staff to TCBAC ad hoc subcommittees and subcommittees, preparation of annual reports to the Legislature, and other various special assignments for Budget Services management and the Executive Office.

This position works independently with limited supervision and works directly with court leadership including presiding judges, court executive officers, local fiscal court officers, advisory committees and subcommittee members, leadership and management from other Judicial Council offices, and all units within the Budget Services office. 
 

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The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Budget Analyst (Senior Fiscal Analyst) for the Budget Services Office.   

The Senior Fiscal Analyst will provide advanced, complex, and specialized analytical and technical budget support to the Judicial Council’s Facilities Services Capital Outlay program. The Senior Fiscal Analyst will be responsible for fiscal oversight and budgetary control of several active Capital Projects. This fiscal oversight will include analysis and preparation of statewide budget reports for management, control of capital outlay appropriations, requisition review and coding, preparation for review of Capital Outlay budget change proposals (COBCPs) and five-year capital outlay plan, and project management of the bond sale process. The Senior Fiscal Analyst is responsible for the review, input, and completion of fiscal documentation associated with bond sales, preparation and review of documents submitted to the State Public Works Board (SPWB) for various required actions to ensure successful continuation of capital outlay projects, and interface with the Department of Finance (DOF) on various technical aspects of capital outlay budget. 
 

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DEFINITION:

Plans, organizes, and supervises the Property and Evidence Section within the Police Department; performs and supervises a wide variety of duties involving the intake, storage, maintenance and distribution of property, evidence and supplies held by the police department.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

The Property and Evidence Supervisor is a single position within the Police Department responsible for facilitating the safe and secure storage of all property and evidence under the department’s control. The position functions with a degree of autonomy that distinguishes it from the Property and Evidence Specialist classification, which primarily functions as a support position.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assign, schedule, train and supervise the operation of the Property and Evidence Section.

• Receive, record, seal, store, and maintain strict security control of all incoming evidence and property acquired by the Police Department.

• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the storage, security, processing and transferring of property and evidence stored by the Police Department.

• Conduct regular audits and inventories.

• Assist in maintaining chain-of-evidence records of evidential property and as required, testify in court.

• Transport property to and from the Police Department, court, and other locations including off-site storage, in a safe manner consistent with property and evidence handling best practices.

• Participate in the selection of staff.

• Approve time-off/leave/overtime.

• Respond to inquiries relating to property by telephone or at the public counter.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Prepare, proofs and processes, and disseminate correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, forms, and other documentation relating to the Property and Evidence Section.

• Compile monthly statistical reports on work performed, interpret data, and prepare additional reports as required.

• Assist in preparation of the Property and Evidence Section budget.

• Coordinate the auction of unclaimed property.

• Provide leadership to develop and retain highly competent, customer-service oriented staff through training, employee development, coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day supervisory practices, which supports the department’s mission and values in assigned areas of responsibility.

• Use computer systems to perform continuous updates in evidence management databases for all evidence received, released and disposed; and computerized records management systems and court programs to determine the status of court cases; names of suspects, associated persons and interested parties; and the disposition of cases.

• Train Police Department staff on the proper packaging and submission of evidence; maintain detailed statistics on the number and type of evidence transactions.

• Attend training sessions on proper procedures for firearms safety, infectious disease control, hazardous materials awareness, occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens, evidence tracking and control systems, general forensic laboratory, and evidence collection, packaging, and sealing.

• Coordinate the 4th of July fireworks confiscation and destruction with Cal-Fire.

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

Under supervision, a Police Cadet is a non-sworn, part-time classification that assists police personnel in a variety of operations in order to gain practical knowledge of law enforcement. They will obtain practical work experience that supports their career goals.

Employees in this classification may receive training and experience in each of the below duties.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

Incumbents in this position are interested in law enforcement (and the Union City Police Department will provide the opportunity to learn various aspects of police work where they can integrate academic philosophies with practical experience. This position will provide incumbents on-the-job training and the ability to develop professional networking relationships for future service in government or law enforcement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

Positions assigned to Records may be responsible for:

• Copying, indexing, assembling, filing, distributing, and retrieving various documents files, records, and reports.
• Providing information to individuals at the front counter or over the phone.
• Conducting transactions from cash drawer for purchasing reports.
• Inputting, tracking, retrieving, accessing, and purging data in various logs, systems, and databases.
• Conducting research projects and drafting reports and memos.

Positions assigned to Animal Control may be responsible for:

• Transporting animals to the shelter or if injured to the veterinary hospital.
• Disposing of deceased animals.
• Quarantining animals that have bitten people and complete associated forms.
• Investigating cruelty to animal calls.
• Placing animals under protective custody.
• Drafting animal control citations.
• Appearing and testifying in court when subpoenaed.
• Inspecting animal control vehicles and equipment for damage and inventory prior to use on shift.

Positions assigned to Parking Enforcement and Vehicle Abatement may be responsible for:

• Patrolling an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinances.
• Maintaining communication with dispatch.
• Writing warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
• Observing and reporting hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals, signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
• Maintaining assigned equipment and supplies such as hand-held citation computers, citation books, rain gear, street cones, flares, etc.
• Performing traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, directing traffic, and placing inoperative bags on broken parking meters.

Positions assigned to Fleet Maintenance may be responsible for:

• Reviewing and reporting vehicle deficiencies.
• Scheduling repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Transporting vehicles and equipment to repair shop.
• Arranging for tows.
• Entering and maintaining vehicle inventory/status log.
• Coordinating service, oil changes, and cleaning of vehicles.
• Maintaining supplies such as stocking first aid kits, fingerprint kits and flares, ensuring fire extinguishers are full and appropriately charged, etc.
• Registering undercover vehicles with DMV.

Woodside Fire Protection District is seeking a part-time accounts payable/receivable assistant to assist the Finance Manager with daily accounting operations.  This is a non-exempt, non-benefited position working 16 to 24 hours per week in our Portola Valley Administration Offices.

The Position
Under general or direct supervision, performs a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving crime prevention and investigation, protection of life and property, and enforcement of laws, codes, and ordinances; performs investigation duties, assists in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies and City departments; may provide lead direction for subordinate departmental employees and volunteers; provides information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Community Oriented Policing
The Foster City Police Department is centered on the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing. There is an expectation that all employees will provide excellent service to the public, every call, every contact, every day. As with all employees, the Police Corporal is expected to make non-enforcement contacts with the public in an effort to more clearly identify the needs of the community, and to assist the public in solving community problems. 

Class Characteristics
This is a lead-level class in the sworn officer series responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement tasks in support of a municipal police department. Incumbents perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Police Sergeant in that the latter exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff on an assigned shift.

Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; successful completion of 30 semester units of college course work at an accredited institution.  An Associate's degree or higher is desirable. The minimum education requirements may be met by the possession of an Intermediate Post Certificate.

Experience: Possession of a POST Basic Certificate at the time of application. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, and a good driving record, to be maintained
  throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). 
• Possession and maintenance of firearms qualification.

To review the full job description, click on the Police Corporal job description. 

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications and supplemental questionnaires received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of four Oral Panel Interview (Technical - weighted 30%; Tactical - weighted 30%; Community - weighted 30%; and Presentation - weighted 10%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 80% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Police department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interviews: TBD 
Department Interview: TBD 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Planner! In this role, you will provide lead direction and conduct complex projects in the area of Transportation, Land Use, or Rent Stabilization. The current vacancy is in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department.

As a Senior Planner in Transportation, you will lead the Vision Zero Program, aiming to eliminate severe injury and fatality traffic crashes by 2028. With the support of an Associate Planner (Vision Zero Program Coordinator), you will be responsible for managing program elements outlined in the Berkeley Vision Zero Action Plan, including administration, interdepartmental and interagency coordination, capital projects, and public awareness initiatives. You'll serve as project manager for major corridor and "quick build" capital projects on the Vision Zero High Injury Streets, and will lead the conceptual design, public engagement, environmental clearance and Berkeley City Council approval of these projects.

In the Land Use Division of the Planning and Development Department, the Senior Planner is responsible for managing complex and large projects, including General Plan updates, plans focused on Berkeley’s Priority Development Areas, Zoning Ordinance amendments, grant-funded projects, and State-mandated reports and projects.

When assigned to the Rent Stabilization Board, the Senior Planner leads projects and programs associated with Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance, which regulates most residential rents in Berkeley, protects tenants against unwarranted evictions, and is intended to maintain affordable housing and preserve community diversity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in city or regional planning, urban planning, or a field related to the work, and four (4) years of professional planning experience, including two (2) years at a level equivalent to that of the Associate Planner.

Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis.

Must be able to attend evening meetings as required. A valid California driver's license is desirable. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit:

• A completed application, including accurate education and work history; and
• Responses to the supplemental questions.

Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately 

Interviews: TBD

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

THE POSITION

The City of Daly City is seeking a highly skilled, business-oriented Senior Management Analyst with strong accounting, budgeting and financial management background to assist in budget development, projection and implementation of Citywide budgets.  This position reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and plays a critical role on the City’s budget, working in partnership with other departments.

The successful candidate will prepare budget reports, complex financial forecast and analyses, update budget forecasting model, monitor revenues and expenditures, make presentations, and provide staff assistance in support of Citywide activities.

The position requires a dedication to customer services, teamwork, excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills, ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task while delivering quality results, and a commitment to maintain high level of ethical integrity, timeliness and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting and financial background, a solid knowledge of municipal finance, governmental accounting and budgeting practices and procedures.  Public Agency experience is highly desirable.

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Director of Finance & Administrative Services, performs a wide variety of responsible, professional, administrative, staff assignments; administers a wide variety of interdepartmental and City-wide projects and programs; assists Director and Deputy Director of Finance & Administrative Services as needed; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in program, policy and budget development, implementation, coordination, revision, review, evaluation and monitoring; provides support services for the City Council meetings and speaking before the City Council; participates in interdepartmental task forces and committees; researches, collects, compiles and analyzes complex financial and other data; prepares recommendations for budget requests, grants, new programs, modification of services and equipment; plans, organizes and coordinates assigned city-wide projects and monitors departmental projects; analyzes, interprets and explains City policies and procedures.

TYPICAL TASKS

The following tasks are typical for positions in the classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

            1.  Determines need for and gathers information from various departments and from outside sources in order to research proposed programs and projects.

            2.  Analyzes data in order to assess cost, operational feasibility and other aspects of proposed programs and projects.

            3. Prepares reports and presentations on all pertinent aspects of proposed programs and projects including budget projection.

            4.   Make presentations on assigned projects and programs to the City Council and others.

            5. Monitors and coordinates execution of approved projects and programs including preparing all required reports and supervising all related record keeping.

            6.   Recommends changes in program emphasis or execution.

            7.  Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

       8.  Confers with operating staff regarding the implementation of programs and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of municipal budgeting, finance, public administration and organizational development; modern management of departments and organizations; pertinent legislation; interpersonal behavior dynamics.

Ability to: Write and present reports and recommendations; speak before groups; properly interpret, explain and act in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; demonstrate competency in research and analysis, decision making, and management skills; and tactfully relate to the public, departmental managers, employees, other organizations and outside agencies; 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.

Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university, with major course work in Public or Business Administration.

Experience: Three to five years of responsible work experience in a fiscal or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.

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