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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under direction, utilizes specialized training and equipment to protect life and property by enforcing laws and preventing crimes.  Performs related special assignments and other work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the entry journey level classification in the City's sworn police officer series.  Incumbents may enter the class either as a recruit, academy graduate or lateral status.  Police recruits are entry-level positions with little or no related training or experience required.  Recruits must complete a State certified Police Academy prior to appointment to probationary status as a police officer.  Academy graduates and lateral entry police officers are appointed to full probationary status at time of hire.  The police officer class is further distinguished from the police specialist class by the broader, more complex and supervisory assignments of the specialist class.

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of various positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Patrol Division Assignment

1. Operates a police vehicle, and/or walks a foot beat in patrolling an assigned area. 
2. Prevents crimes by communicating with and advising individuals and groups on residential and business district safety practices. 
3. Enforces State Penal and Vehicle Code Sections, and other state and local laws and regulations governing public safety.
4. Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and handles activities at the scenes of crimes and other disorders. 
5. Investigates and prepares reports on arrests and impounded property. 
6. Contacts, questions, and interviews crime suspects, witnesses and other persons; searches and seizes contraband and other types of controlled property. 
7. Arrests, transports, supervises and assists in processing detainees and other individuals in custody.
8. Trains in tactical and other departmental assignments, and performs related duties as assigned. 
9. Collaborates and works with a wide range of internal departments and external agencies; provides reports, background checks, database inquiries, verification for lost or stolen items including missing persons (Department of Justice validation lists) and other orders or requests.
10. Performs searches of suspects and obtains evidence samples and other necessary information.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Learns and implements investigative techniques and procedures. 
2. May conduct criminal, traffic, narcotic and vice investigations within the Department's Detective Division.
3. Develops leads, apprehends and arrests suspects in connection with felony and misdemeanor crime investigations. 
4. Collects and preserves evidence. 
5. Patrols high incidence crime areas, utilizing undercover tools and techniques. 
6. Investigates and processes juvenile criminal offense matters. 
7. Performs community and public relations tasks to support Departmental crime prevention efforts. 
8. May perform the duties of Citizen Assistance Officer, as part of the City's and Police Chief's Community Oriented Policing Program. 
9. May operate a police motorcycle in the course of performing patrol duties as part of the Department's Motorcycle Unit. 
10. May perform the duties of a patrol officer in coordination with a trained canine partner, as part of the Department's Canine Unit. 
11. May perform crime prevention and investigation in middle and high schools in the Department's School Resource Program. 
12. Assists the Patrol Division as necessary and/or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• City, State and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, and court decisions as pertinent to assigned duties. 
• Police department policies, practices, regulations and procedures. 
• Law enforcement and crime prevention principles, practices and techniques. 
• Human behavioral theories, principles, methods and practices. 
• Geographic layout and demographic characteristics of the City. 
• Current methods and practices of criminal identification and investigation. Criminal law with particular emphasis on rules of apprehension, search, seizure, arrest and prosecution of persons.
• Narcotics investigation techniques. 
• Departmental organization and the functions of the various Divisions. 

• Properly handling individuals exhibiting problem behavior, and situations presenting disorder and/or danger to self or others. 
• Carrying out orders from supervisors and other senior officers. 
• Working effectively with a variety of co-workers and members of the public from a cross-section of educational and socio-cultural backgrounds. 
• Demonstrating physical ability and stamina appropriate to perform the duties of the position. 
• Reading and interpreting complex technical documents, such as laws, ordinances and court decisions.
• Communicating verbally in a clear concise manner.
• Writing clear and comprehensive reports.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses and Certifications: A California State Driver's License

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• South Bay - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Certificate with score of 320 or higher
• PELLETB with minimum T-Score of 48 

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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.

Update 3/24/2020: At this time, we will only accept online applications.

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate) within the Police Department. This recruitment is open-continuous, interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  Applications will be screened and candidates notified of their status intermittently.

Lincoln Police Officers serve a diverse community by performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, which include but are not limited to: controlling traffic flow, conducting investigative work, and performing a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Police Officers also patrol the City in computer-equipped vehicles, make arrests as necessary, interview victims, complainants and witnesses, collect evidence, and prepare written reports.  The Lincoln Police Department is a full service department, authorized for 23 sworn officers, 6 dispatchers, and various other civilian and volunteer positions. The department serves a population of nearly 50,000 residents in a 20+ square mile suburban area.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Police Officer is the journey-level class responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Sergeant in that the latter is responsible for performance of the more complex and difficult tasks, and the supervision of assigned activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant, or higher ranking position depending upon assignment. May provide technical supervision and training if serving in the Field Training Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Patrols assigned areas by car, foot or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances.
• Enforces traffic laws; conducts complete accident investigations; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; serves search warrants and subpoenas; administers first aid in cases of emergency; transports, books and is responsible for the care and custody of detained persons.
• Trains and assists less experienced personnel as assigned; may serve as a Field Training Officer or in a variety of special program areas including gang taskforce, community resources, schools liaison, traffic patrol, task forces, crime prevention and administration.
• May serve as a detective; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming and narcotics violations; performs undercover and surveillance activities; conducts registration and tracking of sex offenders; collects, preserves and maintains evidence and property.
• Obtains and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted.
• Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires both near and far vision and acute hearing. Additionally, incumbents may work outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. The position entails working in hazardous situations, and may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence and the potential risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the performance of law enforcement duties. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles, operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS
The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of: Operations and standard operating procedures of a Police Department; principles of crime prevention and suppression; modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control and investigation; basic principles of law enforcement information systems; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: Gather, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and reach sound conclusions; act quickly and calmly in emergency situations; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications; safely and effectively operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, firearms and a police vehicle in emergency situations.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

This recruitment is for Lateral or Academy Graduate candidates only.  To be considered, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Lateral Candidates:

• Currently employed, or formerly employed within one-year of date of application, as a Police Officer by a California law enforcement agency, successful completion of a POST approved Field Training Program and possession of a current California POST Basic Certificate. 

Academy Graduate Candidates:

• Possession of a current California POST Waiver certificate, or
• Possession of a current California POST-certified Basic Training Academy graduation certificate, or
• Currently enrolled in a California POST-certified intensive Basic Training Academy or Modular 1 (must complete the Academy prior to start date)

Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The recruitment process is as follows:

1. Oral Board Interviews
2. Chief’s Interview
3. Background
4. Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Test (CVSA®)

Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete a full-background investigation, reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test and a psychological exam.  Upon hire, Lateral candidates must complete an abbreviated Field Training Program and Academy Graduate Candidates must complete a 16-week Field Training Program.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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.

NOTE: This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.  Successful candidates must be willing to work a shift schedule, which includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.  Shift assignments are determined by seniority. Any prospective candidate will need to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination before being hired by the Salinas Police Department.

DEFINITION:  To perform a wide variety of general and confidential duties as required in the Police Department, including maintenance of records and files, processing of various Police Department records and reports, and providing information to the public, the court, department staff and outside agency representatives.

For more information on salary, benefits, duties, testing and job requirements, please see the attached job announcement.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Public Safety Dispatcher with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.

 
Under general supervision of the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire-fighting, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and performs related work as required.

The minimum qualifications required for this position are: Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; and Two years of experience within the last five years dispatching police and/or fire services for a public safety agency utilizing contemporary dispatching technical tools, including computer aided dispatching systems; or successful completion of probation as a Public Safety Dispatcher-in-Training with the City of Sunnyvale.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online typing certificates will not be accepted). The position opens January 24, 2019 and is open continuous.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $93,795.31 - $114,008.75 Annually

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for the Public Safety Officer - In Training. The position of Public Safety Officer-In Training is a non-sworn, training classification while incumbents are attending the police and fire academies. Upon successful completion of the police academy, incumbents will be promoted to the sworn, training position of Public Safety Officer I. Upon successful completion of all required training, incumbents will be promoted to the sworn position of Public Safety Officer II.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 6% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2.7% at 57 retirement plan. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, current dated within 30 days DMV printout, current dated within one year of application T-Score, and current dated within one year Work SampleTest Battery (WSTB) Results . The position opens July 1, 2020 and will remain open continuously. For complete information regarding this opportunity, go to sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs.

 Salary: $104,353.60 - $120,785.60 Annually

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.
 

 
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.

• 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

 
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.