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THE POSITION

The City of Woodland Police Department is looking for experienced Lateral Police Officers.  Police Officer positions with the City of Woodland are filled from an eligibility list.  A description of the position, duties and qualifications is available from the City Human Resources Office or on-line at www.cityofwoodland.org/employment.

ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Woodland Police Department is staffed with 64 sworn officers and 12 support employees. It, too, is expected to expand in size as the City grows. The Department is managed by a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, three Lieutenants, ten Sergeants, Support Services Manager, and a Police Records Supervisor. The Department has three Bureaus; Patrol, Investigations, and Community Relations. Police Officers are assigned to all Bureaus where the work in various capacities and teams.   Within the Bureaus are many specialty units including K-9 , Traffic/Motors, School Resource Officers, Street Response Team, Narcotics Agent, Detectives, and Homeless Outreach Street Team.  There are a number of collateral duties available to officers to include SWAT, Crisis Negotiations Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Arrest & Control Instructors, Firearms Instructors, Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) instructors, Social Media Team and Bicycle Patrol. The Woodland Police Department prides itself in being a service orientated agency using a Community Oriented Policing model and Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) strategy. The Woodland Police Department welcomes and practices constant community engagement, outreach, and activism. The City's Police Activities League (PAL) was formed and is led by Woodland Police personnel who place an emphasis on providing accessible and healthy activities for the city's youth.

ABOUT THE CITY

Woodland is a city of approximately 55,000 residents. Incorporated in 1871, Woodland is conveniently located on I-5 just 12 miles northwest of Sacramento and 9 miles north of U.C. Davis. Woodland’s primary business is agriculture and light industrial, including distribution centers for Target, True Value, Payless, and Walgreen’s. Woodland has a community college, 2 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools and 12 elementary schools in the public school district, supplemented by five private schools, grades K through 12. The area offers various recreation possibilities: water skiing and boating on the Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa and Lake Folsom; skiing in the Sierras, hunting and fishing; five golf courses; and many other youth and adult oriented recreations.

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The Dixon Police Department is committed to providing a full range of public safety services to the City of Dixon. The Department is growing with the City and has career opportunities in patrol, investigations, canine, traffic enforcement, tactical operations, and crisis negotiations. The Dixon Police Department is progressive law enforcement agency committed to the core values of service, honesty and integrity, accountability and respect.

THE POSITION: The Dixon Police Department is recruiting to fill full-time Police Officer positions at the Academy Student Level, as well as establish an employment eligibility list for future possible use. The City offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for qualified applicants pursuing a law enforcement career. Dixon Police Officers are responsible for a wide variety of generalist police services. Opportunities for specialization and advancement are also available. The Dixon Police Department operates on a 12-hour shift schedule.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted.  Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. The process includes a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, interview, CVSA exam, extensive personal background investigation, credit history, pre-employment medical, with drug test, and psychological assessments.

Failure of any component during the exam process eliminates the candidate from further selection processing.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:  All appointees are required to complete a field training program and successfully complete an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

Updated Salary Increase effective 7/5/20.  The Dixon Police Department is committed to providing a full range of public safety services to the City of Dixon. The Department is growing with the City and has career opportunities in patrol, investigations, canine, traffic enforcement, tactical operations, and crisis negotiations. The Dixon Police Department is progressive law enforcement agency committed to the core values of service, honesty and integrity, accountability and respect.

THE POSITION: The Dixon Police Department is recruiting to fill full-time Police Officer positions at either the Academy Graduate Level or Lateral Level, as well as establish an employment eligibility list for future possible use. The City offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for qualified applicants pursuing a law enforcement career. Dixon Police Officers are responsible for a wide variety of generalist police services. Opportunities for specialization and advancement are also available. The Dixon Police Department operates on a 12-hour shift schedule.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted.  Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. The process includes a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, interview, CVSA exam, extensive personal background investigation, credit history, pre-employment medical, with drug test, and psychological assessments.

Failure of any component during the exam process eliminates the candidate from further selection processing.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:  All appointees are required to complete a field training program and successfully complete an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

The Department

Working at the award-winning Citrus Heights Police Department is all about strong character – yours and ours.  Our reputation and ability to effectively serve our community is built on the words, actions, and habits of our department members. We have built a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach; where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a fast -paced law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, , supportive City leadership and an involved community who believes in their officers, the Citrus Heights Police Department is the place for you.  We have created something exceptional at the CHPD; an agency where you will be challenged and trained well; a place where you are family; a premier department like no other. 

At the Citrus Heights Police Department, we have created a place where conviction and character count; where performance and excellence are celebrated; where input and ideas are welcomed to ignite innovation; where you are family.  How do we create this unique environment?  We do what we say.  We accept responsibility and are accountable for our actions.  We listen and learn.  We invite and inspire ideas. We empower employees to make independent decisions and proactively solve problems.  We help employees develop and grow, providing real feedback.  We don’t settle. 

The Position

Reserve Police Officers provide a wide variety of law enforcement services to the community. We are continuously seeking paid Reserve Police Officers who are committed to the vision of pioneering a new way of policing. Reserve Police Officers augment our full-time Police Officers in their primary duties and have the opportunity to work various assignments within the department to gain and expand their expertise.  Upon completion of a Field Training Program, Level I Reserve Police Officers work with minimal supervision to independently provide general law enforcement for the duration of their assignment. Level II Reserve Police Officers work under direct supervision providing general law enforcement and/or support duties for the duration of their assignment. 

A Police Officer that is appointed to the Reserve Program will work in a part-time temporary capacity. Hours worked are not to exceed 960 hours (Non-PERS) during the fiscal year.  Incumbents will be required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month and participate in one full day of training per month.  Citrus Heights invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience:  Previous law enforcement work experience is preferred, but not required.
• Education:  Equivalent to high school graduation.
• License:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Certifications:  Level I Reserves must have completed a California P.O.S.T. Academy or California P.O.S.T. Modules III, II, and I.  
  Level II Reserves must have completed California P.O.S.T. Modules III and II.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will generally be referred forward for an interview by the Chief of Police or his designee(s).  Finalist(s) will be required to complete a California P.O.S.T. Personal History Statement and will be subject to a polygraph or voice stress analysis examination and background investigation, using P.O.S.T. guidelines (http://www.post.ca.gov/selection/).  Upon receipt and review of the background report, a conditional offer of employment may be presented.  Final candidate(s) must then pass medical, drug/alcohol screening, and psychological examinations conducted by City-appointed physicians.

City Selection Standards and Practices:  The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job.  Meeting the minimum qualifications requirements does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process.  Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the City will be invited to the next step(s) of the selection process. 

Method of Communication

Primary communication regarding your status relative to this recruitment will be by e-mail.  Applicants are solely responsible for monitoring their e-mail communication messages and systems.  Applicants are solely responsible for informing the City of changes in contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, post office boxes, and telephone numbers.

Additional Information

For additional information about this recruitment call (916) 727-4731 or the TTY/TDD California Relay Service at  7-1-1, e-mail joinchpd@citrusheights.net or go to www.joinchpd.net

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 This listing is solely for the purpose of announcing job opportunities and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied; provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.

The City of Citrus Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, medical, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law.  Qualified individuals with a disability will receive reasonable accommodation, as required by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, during any phase of the selection process, providing such request is made to Human Resources at least five working days in advance.  Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.  Under federal law, all job applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of job offer.

THE POSITION

Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Transportation Division as the Senior Transportation Engineer. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Senior Transportation Engineer will manage the development of the Citywide Multi-modal Improvement Study; provide oversight and management on major strategic initiatives as stipulated by City Council; manage the City’s Traffic Management Center; plan, assign and review the work of transportation engineering staff; perform technical evaluations related to traffic operations in the City, including signal system operations, streetlight system operations, management of neighborhood traffic calming efforts; perform complex and advanced transportation engineering related studies; and provide overall support to the Transportation Manager.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First application review on or before January 10, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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The Department

Working at the award-winning Citrus Heights Police Department is all about strong character – yours and ours.  Our reputation and ability to effectively serve our community is built on the words, actions, and habits of our department members. We have built a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach; where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a fast -paced law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, , supportive City leadership and an involved community who believes in their officers, the Citrus Heights Police Department is the place for you.  We have created something exceptional at the CHPD; an agency where you will be challenged and trained well; a place where you are family; a premier department like no other. 

The Position

The CHPD provides an extensive variety of law enforcement services to the community.  We are actively seeking Police Officers who are committed to the vision of pioneering a new way of premier policing.  Citrus Heights has built an agency where patrol officers enjoy building relationships with the community and are supported by visionary leadership.  CHPD officers are enhanced by advanced technology and quality equipment and vehicles.  The major thoroughfares coursing through our city make traffic management a vital responsibility of all officers.  In addition to a fast-paced patrol division, the department has regular opportunities for special assignments, including Traffic, Investigations, School Resource, POP, K9, SWAT, Bike, Field Training, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Special Investigations, Domestic Violence Response, Small UAV Pilots, Crisis Negotiators, Honor Guard, Bait, Juvenile Investigations and more!  We are committed to the wellness of our officers as demonstrated by our on-duty workout program and the CHPD Running, Softball, and Basketball teams.  Our officers also enjoy investing in our community’s youth through the Explorer Program and coaching a variety of sports and activities through the Citrus Heights Police Activities League.

Unique Shift Schedule

A career as a Police Officer assigned to patrol is demanding.  We recognize this and want our officers to truly experience work/life balance.  We have strategically incorporated these values into the benefits and work schedule programs outlined.  Officers are scheduled on 10 or 12.5 hour shifts, depending on their assignment, including a regular training day.  The crown jewel of our schedule is the Mini-Sabbatical which allows full time patrol officers to annually receive four consecutive weeks of paid time off; that’s in addition to vacation time.  That is a month off every year to spend with family!  For us, it’s family first.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and Training: Applicants must have graduated from a P.O.S.T. Academy, Modules III, II, and I, or, to be considered a lateral officer, have one-year experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency with six months of recent patrol experience. (Applications from current Academy attendees may be accepted if within 90 days of graduation.)
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school
• Certifications: Possession of a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate*
• License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment
   

Applicants with break in Service or out of state:

• Officers with three or more years “break in service” from a P.O.S.T certified agency: Please provide a copy of your completed P.O.S.T Requalification certificate*
• Out-of-state officers: Please provide a copy of your California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver* or completed California P.O.S.T Basic Course certificate*

*For more information on the above waiver/certificates, please go to http://www.post.ca.gov.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will generally be referred forward for an interview by the Chief of Police or his designee(s).  Finalist(s) will be required to complete a California P.O.S.T. Personal History Statement and will be subject to a polygraph or voice stress analysis examination and background investigation, using P.O.S.T. guidelines (http://www.post.ca.gov/selection/).  Upon receipt and review of the background report, a conditional offer of employment may be presented.  Final candidate(s) must then pass medical, drug/alcohol screening, and psychological examinations conducted by City-appointed physicians.

City Selection Standards and Practices:  The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job.  Meeting the minimum qualifications requirements does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process.  Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the City will be invited to the next step(s) of the selection process. 

Method of Communication

Primary communication regarding your status relative to this recruitment will be by e-mail.  Applicants are solely responsible for monitoring their e-mail communication messages and systems.  Applicants are solely responsible for informing the City of changes in contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, post office boxes, and telephone numbers.

Additional Information

For additional information about this recruitment call (916) 727-4731 or the TTY/TDD California Relay Service at  7-1-1, e-mail joinchpd@citrusheights.net or go to www.joinchpd.net

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS – PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

 This listing is solely for the purpose of announcing job opportunities and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied; provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.

The City of Citrus Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, medical, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law.  Qualified individuals with a disability will receive reasonable accommodation, as required by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, during any phase of the selection process, providing such request is made to Human Resources at least five working days in advance.  Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.  Under federal law, all job applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of job offer.

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The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

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