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70 N First Street Campbell, 95008

Description

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for: Public Safety Dispatch

Open Date: Monday, August 12, 2019

Close Date: Continuous Recruitment

Salary: $7,829.47 – 9,514.27 per month DOE

Public Safety Dispatcher: Under general supervision, to receive and transmit routine and emergency telephone, radio and computer messages; to keep a variety of police records; and to do related work as required.

Typical Duties: On an assigned shift, receives and transmits information by telephone; receives and transmits voice radio calls from Police, Mutual Aid Frequencies, and Public Works units; obtains and records information; dispatches appropriate equipment to emergency scenes; keeps radio contact with units on patrol and on assignment; maintains a variety of records including, but not limited to, logs of calls for service and case log of criminal incidents; operates telecommunications and information systems including computer aided dispatch (CAD) and the 9-1-1 telephone system and computer equipment; monitors a variety of radio frequencies which may result in the transmission of assignments or requests to other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Two years clerical experience with public contact responsibilities or closely related experience.

Knowledge of: Modern office methods and procedures; correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Ability to: React quickly and calmly to emergency situations; meet the public with courtesy and tact; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; understand and interpret map information; understand and carry out  verbal and written directions; learn police procedures and assume responsibility for performing assigned duties with a minimum of supervision; learn the operation of radio communications  and computer equipment; hear accurately and distinctly; speak clearly and precisely; write legibly; work any assigned shift (day, swing, midnight, or a variation including weekends and holidays); accurately input a variety of material on a computer keyboard at a rate that satisfies the needs of the department.

Hours of Work: Public Safety Dispatchers typically work 40 hours per week (4/10 Plan) on a six-month rotating shift basis – days, evenings, midnights – or a variation including weekends and holidays.

Application Process:  Required documents for application:

Applicants must also submit proof of successful completion of either the Criticall Dispatcher test with a passing score or the P.O.S.T. Entry-level Dispatcher Test with a T-score of 50 or above.  The P.O.S.T Entry-level Dispatcher Test and the Criticall Dispatcher will be held at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Coyote  and you will need to call to check dates, and make an apppointment.  Please make arrangements to sign up for one of these tests in advance.   

Lateral applicants that are currently employed as a Public Safety Dispatcher (non-probationary) do not need to submit proof of test scores, however a California POST Dispatcher Academy Certificate is required.

A typing certificate certifying a minimum of 40 wpm dated within one year of the application date must be submitted along with the City application.  Online typing certificates will not be accepted.  If you do not have a typing certificate, please schedule an appointment at a vocational school, or a staffing agency. Express Employment in San Jose offers typing certification tests.  To schedule, please call (408)378-2700.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received. A completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate must be received by the Human Resources Division. City employment applications may obtained by visiting the City’s website at https://www.ci.campbell.ca.us or www.calopps.org. Supporting documents can also be emailed to salinaf@cityofcampbell.com or delivered to Campbell City Hall, HR Division, 70 N First Street Campbell, CA 95008 or faxed to 408-374-6889.  Postmarks, emails and faxes of the application will not be accepted. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the application.  PLEASE NOTE: Your application will be rejected if any of the required documents are not included in your application packet.

Testing Process:

Applicants meeting the employment standards as stated may be invited to continue in the selection process. Prior to hiring, applicants must pass a background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological exam, and a medical examination.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email hr@cityofcampbell.com.

As a Moraga Police Officer, you will be required to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; enforce laws and ordinances; monitor and control traffic; prevent crime; administer first aid when needed;  make arrests;  serve warrants and subpoenas;  interview victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; process crime scenes for evidence; process and transport prisoners; investigate crimes and prepare comprehensive written reports; testify in court; present cases for prosecution to the District Attorney’s office; speak before public groups on job related topics and provide other services as needed.

The Moraga Police Department, formed in 1979, has developed an excellent reputation among residents and the law enforcement community. Moraga has consistently maintained one of the lowest crime rates in California by promoting active patrol procedures and crime prevention education. The department has a current authorization for 12 sworn positions, 1 full time civilian Support Services Coordinator, and a part time Police Services Technician. The department is also supported by dedicated reserve officers and police cadets.

The Town of Colma

Invite you to apply for the position of:

Police Reserve Officer

(p/t Casual)

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

Essential Duties

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

Priorities

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

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

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

and

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

Physical:

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

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

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

The Department: 

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

TO APPLY:

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

Apply By: immediate as it will closed when filled. 

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

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

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

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This is the entry journey level classification in the City's sworn police officer series.  Incumbents may enter the class either as an academy graduate or lateral status.   Academy graduates and lateral entry police officers are appointed to full probationary status at time of hire. 

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• 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. 

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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