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POLICE OFFICER – LATERAL

Full-time Position (37.5 hours per week)

The San Ramon Police Department

The San Ramon Valley has long been considered one of the most desirable living areas in the Bay Area because of its scenic beauty, good climate, excellent blue ribbon schools, picturesque parks, and proximity to the Bay Area's major employment centers. San Ramon is at the heart of the valley and is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's premier residential communities. The Police Department has 66 sworn and 17 civilian employees who proudly serve the citizens of San Ramon, working around the clock to protect lives and property within a community that spans 18 square miles and is home to more than 78,000 people and a workforce of over 21,000 who commute in daily. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building community partnerships to make our city a better, safer place to live, work and play. Learn more about the Police Department’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by visiting us on the web at http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/police/default.htm.

The Position

The Police Officer is responsible for a wide range of patrol and other related duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life/property, and the enforcement of laws.  The Police Officer classification is represented by the Police Officers’ Association (POA). 

Duties and Responsibilities

Patrols City within assigned area to secure life and property; observes situations; reports suspicious or criminal activity, hazardous conditions, and deters crime by providing high visibility. Responds to emergency calls, disturbances, thefts, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities and other incidents. Resolves problems, diffuses situations, enforces laws and ordinances, and provides information and assistance to the public. Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; issues warnings and citations as appropriate; provides direction and traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events or other congested situations. Makes arrests, transports for medical clearance and/or booking as required, serves warrants and subpoenas, secures crime scenes, collects and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, victims and witnesses. Performs complete investigations and/or cooperates with other law enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development support. Assists the City Attorney or District Attorney on cases and testifies in court when necessary. Prepares reports; prepares and maintains logs, records and accurate files. May assist in conducting special studies of crime prevention and performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Law enforcement principles, practices and techniques related to patrol, traffic enforcement, crime scene control and investigation, protection of life and property, pursuit, apprehension and transportation of suspects; rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and the preservation of evidence; interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, ordinances, court decisions and departmental rules and regulations; safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agents and impact weapons. 

Ability to: Observe accurately, recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, facts of incidents and places; prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct reports, records and other written materials; make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations; operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner; work in a standard office setting, read printed materials, computer screens, and enter information into a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work; communicate in person, before groups, on the telephone and on the radio; identify and be responsive to community issues, concerns and needs; operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner under patrol and emergency conditions. Must be willing to work overtime, extended shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, both indoors and outside. May be called back in emergency situations, and at times be exposed to dangerous situations and all weather conditions.

Benefits

The City’s excellent benefit package includes:

• CalPERS Retirement. 3% @ 55 for classic CalPERS members; 2.7% @ 57 for new CalPERS members.
• Medical Insurance is provided to employees through the CalPERS Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Employees have a choice between three Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans and several HMO plans from Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, United Healthcare & Health Net. City pays up to the Kaiser Bay Area Rate
• Dental and Vision insurance for employee + all eligible dependents – 100% City paid
• Cash in-lieu of Medical and/or Dental insurance option
• Vacation: 12 days annually, increasing with years of service
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually, with option of converting a portion to cash or your 457 account each year
• Adoption benefits
• Long term disability insurance through CLEA – 100% City paid
• Employee assistance program – 100% City paid
• Group life insurance equal to 2X annual salary (up to $500,000) – 100% City paid
• Option to purchase supplemental life insurance
• Option to participate in City’s 457 Deferred Comp Plan
• Retiree health savings plan contributions equal to 4% of base salary – 100% City paid
• Employees are eligible for an additional 2.5% pay upon receipt of an Intermediate POST Certificate and an additional 5%, for a total of 7.5%, for an Advanced POST Certificate.

We know that making an informed career decision is important. Please reach out to Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Manager, at (925) 973-2633 or by email at smonnastes@sanramon.ca.gov if you have any questions about the City’s generous benefits package.

Minimum Requirements

• POST Basic Certificate. The Basic Certificate is awarded, as defined in Regulation 1011 to current 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. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment and have no state or federal convictions for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or state prison; and
• Must possess a combination of education equivalent to graduation from High School; possess a valid Class C driver’s license; have a good driving record and perform at minimal physical standards which include mobility, physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects, lift, push or pull individuals or objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

The Selection Process

Interested individuals must complete an online application at apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanramon and include a comprehensive resume.

The most qualified applicants, as determined by screening of applications, will be invited to participate in an interview process that may consist of both written and oral portions.   Candidates are highly encouraged to apply early.  The recruitment will close when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Police Department Website: www.sanramon.ca.gov/police/  
Job Classification: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/employ/documents/POLICE-PoliceOfficer.pdf 

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. In accordance with Federal law, the City of San Ramon will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment you will be required to present proof of your identity and employment eligibility. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (925) 973-2523.

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Please click the Job PDF button below to view the full job announcement brochure.

San Mateo County Public Safety Communications (PSC) is accepting applications from experienced GIS Technicians with a passion for public service. 

PSC provides high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services to the public and public safety agencies in order to protect the health and safety of the people of San Mateo County. A community that is prosperous, safe and livable will depend, in part, on how well GIS Technicians use their skills to map, inventory, and analyze various aspects and resources within the County. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit:  http://911dispatch.smcgov.org/.
 
The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day technical support of San Mateo County Public Safety Communications Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and database development projects or a department GIS/mapping function; perform technical and administrative tasks necessary to maintain and evaluate the GIS systems; perform data analysis and present geographic based data in map form; and other related duties as assigned.

ABOUT US
Fremont maintains a workforce of approximately 937 staff.  It is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect and diversity.  Home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Redwood Systems among many others.  The City’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups.  Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.   Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!  

THE POSITION
With two openings in the Plan Checking division Fremont is looking for qualified Plan Check Professionals or Plans Examiners.  Incumbents will be required to complete work in all areas of building plan review to ensure compliance with applicable City municipal code, Building code, Electrical code Mechanical code, Plumbing code, Green Building code, Title 24 Disabled Access Standards, and California Energy Standards.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
-Examines plans, specifications and calculations on building plans submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for compliance with design, zoning, grading, soil reports, energy and disabled access and general conformity to applicable ordinances, laws and state building standards and codes. 
-Examines plans to determine loading on roofs, walls and floors, size and spacing of beams, rafters and joists, amount and size of reinforcing in concrete members, type of structural connections, and adequacy of design to meet earthquake, wind, material stress and Title 24 requirements.
-Advises professional engineers, architects, and others concerning code requirements and planning concerns arising in the preliminary design of buildings and structures. 
-Conducts independent analysis when required to evaluate the adequacy and safety of questionable designs. 
-Answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors and owners regarding building requirements, application of various codes and requirements to achieve compliance standards.
-Makes field inspections as required or assigned.
-Advises Building staff on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction.
 

Final Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled - Apply Now     *(Next Application Review Date 2/19/19)*

The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill and establish an employment list for the position of Deputy Sheriff.  The Deputy Sheriff will perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, report writing, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions. 

The East Palo Alto Police Department is recognized as one of the most progressive police agencies in the United States and is compromised of talented and professional sworn Police Officers serving in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officers, Detectives, Field Training Officers. The Police Department also participates in the San Mateo County multi-agency Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.  Apply now at www.cityofepa.org to join our professional and dedicated team of police officers!

Suisun City is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency situated in the heart of Solano County. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the men and women of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION

Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II) performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate Police, Fire and/or Medic units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Receives, classifies, and prioritizes all incoming emergency calls for service to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
• Performs a variety of duties involved in police records operations including disseminating, maintaining confidentiality, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies.
• Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
• Other duties as described in the complete Job Description.

The City of Lincoln invites your interest in the position of Chief Building Official.  With plans to develop over 17,000 residential dwelling units and over 4 million sq. ft. of commercial development, the City is poised to again become one of the fastest growing Cities.  We invite you to bring your experience and talents to assist the City in its venture to continually make Lincoln a City of Opportunity.
 

The next review of applications is February 5, 2019.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to be considered within the next review.  Please read the job announcement brochure and all benefit and other related links included.  If you have any questions regarding the recruitment, feel free to contact us.

  Calling all EMS/FIRE and LAW ENFORCEMENT Dispatchers!
If you are currently an experienced public safety dispatcher, we want you!
 

What makes us the best? Our center dispatches for police, fire and medical and includes a progressive in-house training program, team based shifts from a dispatcher-developed schedule, fire "incident dispatch" and law enforcement "tactical dispatch" programs as well as many other career development opportunities and programs.   In the summer of 2019, Public Safety Communications will move into a newly constructed building containing a 911 Dispatch Center, Office of Emergency Services and the County's Emergency Operation Center.  The new state of the art dispatch center will also include a brand a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. 

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) operation.
• Knowledge of basic computer use in a business office and Communications Center environment
• Ability to operate various types of communications equipment including public safety telephones, two way radio systems, data terminals and other related technologies
• Ability to utilize available resources

NOTE: The successful incumbent MUST be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts including preplanned and last minute mandatory overtime.