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POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Police Officer performs a variety of law enforcement, crime prevention, and public service duties; controls traffic flow, enforces State and local traffic regulations, and performs additional related tasks as assigned. This position will serve the public in traffic enforcement, patrol operations, and community-oriented policing assignments. Specialty assignments include Investigative Services, Auto Theft, School Resource Officer, Motorcycle Officer, SWAT, Hostage Negotiations, Tactical Response, and K-9 Officer positions.

The Police Officer position may be filled by a graduate of a POST-approved Police Academy. Additionally, current POST certification may also be taken into consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• KNOWLEDGE OF: The City of Los Altos geographical area, demographic make-up, government structure, and current challenges faced by the community. The candidate should have an understanding of the local community’s expectations with regard to public safety services and current challenges facing the city. The candidate should understand modern police methods and procedures, as well as community oriented policing and problem solving, and have an overall understanding of current events and issues surrounding the law enforcement profession as a whole.

• SKILL & ABILITY TO: Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; analyze situations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment; communicate situations; operate a variety of specialized police department equipment including computerized telecommunications and dispatch equipment; become proficient in self-defense techniques and in the care and use of firearms; maintain level of knowledge and physical condition required for satisfactory job performance; establish and maintain accurate records; prepare concise, comprehensive reports; communicate effectively; act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative; exercise independent judgment; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required

• An Associate Degree or completion of sixty (60) semester units of college level courses is highly desirable

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

• Must possess certificate of completion or diploma from a POST-approved Police Academy

• Must provide verification of the following test results (Verification must be provided on agency letterhead where test was administered, must include test results, and tests must have been completed within 1 year of application date):

• Must have successfully completed the California POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a T-score of 50 or higher

• Must have successfully completed the California POST physical agility test (known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a score of 320 or higher

• Must be able to successfully complete a 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or fewer

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task, and a can-do attitude; communicates effectively and proactively, both verbally and in writing; enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires work, which may be strenuous and hazardous; includes working rotating shifts, as well as weekends and holidays.

SALARY & BENEFITS

$101,634.00 - $123,500 annually DOE

• For new employees who are existing members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) the retirement formula is 3% @ 55. Employee pays 9% of salary for employee CalPERS retirement benefit

• For new CalPERS members, retirement benefits are pursuant to the California Public Employee’s Retirement Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) Section 7522.10, employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will have a retirement formula of 2.7% @ 57 and will pay up to 50% of the normal CalPERS retirement cost. Normal cost is determined yearly by CalPERS actuarial

• Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health Benefits

• Dental & Vision Reimbursement Plan

• City-paid life insurance; additional life insurance purchase option

• Vacation starting at 10 days annually

• Sick leave allowance of 12 days annually

• 10 Annual Holidays (plus 2 float days) OR Holiday compensation

• Ability to contribute towards a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Ability to participate in a Flexible Spending Plan: dependent care, health care reimbursement, and/or transit benefit

• Employee Assistance Program

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted online, as there are job-specific questions that must be answered. Please attach a copy of your PELLETB and POST scores to your application by uploading them to the "Attach other Documents" section of the application process.

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

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 $89,163.15 - $108,378.40 Annually

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The Police Department is currently accepting applications from lateral Police Officer candidates with one or more years of sworn California law enforcement experience for the position of Police Officer. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Police Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy of community policing as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for professionals who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect”.  Candidates with a demonstrated work history of high motivation and who have consistently strived for self-improvement are encouraged to apply.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City is currently accepting applications for entry level Police Officer candidates who are either currently attending, have recently been accepted to, or have successfully graduated from an accredited California P.O.S.T. Academy, and have less than one year of sworn law enforcement experience. 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting application for the position of Police Officer Trainee.  If you possess the ability to make sound decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations and have a strong desire to make a difference in the Livermore community, this is the opportunity for you.  Apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs to be considered.

THE POSITION

• Trainees are sent to a police academy and receive paid training ($32.73/per hour and benefits) while attending (Note:  Salary includes a 3.5% increase effective on 4/29/19)
• Upon graduation, Trainees become Police Officers and on-the-job field training is provided by highly qualified Field Training Officers
• Police Officers patrol the streets of Livermore, enforce law and order, conduct investigations, and solve crimes
• Police Officers receive departmental support for ongoing training and continuing education

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 Police Officer with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other supervisory/management staff, a Suisun City Police Officer performs a variety of duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; and carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work.

The Police Officer is an entry/journey level class responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities. New incumbents may have limited related experience, but are expected to learn the full range of duties and responsibilities, perform duties with minimal direct supervision, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in making decisions.

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.

• Patrols assigned areas of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent commission of crimes, and enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; makes arrests; issues warnings and citations.
• Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints, including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; collects, preserves, processes, photographs, and books evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.
• Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
• Directs traffic at special events or emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at community and emergency events.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a Level I Peace Officer designation that performs a wide variety of duties in the enforcement of law and order; and to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property within the City of Ceres. Receives general supervision from a police sergeant or other designated authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol an assigned area by motor vehicle, on foot, or by other designated means to answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, and state laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other criminal incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Investigate major crimes against property, persons, and narcotics and vice-related crimes.
• Gather evidence using a variety of methods and techniques, including taking photographs, lifting fingerprints, tracing movements and talking with informants.
• Present information upon completion of investigations to the District Attorney's office for filing charges; appear in court, as directed.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas; file complaints; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
• Prepare reports on arrest, traffic violation, impounded property and other case reports.
• Check buildings for physical security; report street lamps or traffic signals that are not working; report or remove traffic hazards and report and take corrective action on other conditions detrimental to the general public.
• Detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Conduct surveillance of known suspected criminal activity.
• Attend meetings with civic groups; participate in and conduct
• Public awareness/education programs at schools; work with the schools on specialized awareness programs
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Direct and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic at emergency or other congested traffic situations.
• May assist in training new officers in areas such as traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and policy procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars and training sessions as assigned.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Police car, police radio, M.D.C. (Mobile Data Computer), radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, side handle baton, straight baton, asp, chemical agent, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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 CPAT card. The position opens January 14, 2019 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

Police Cadet

 20 hours a week

  $14.10 - $17.14 per hour, plus excellent pro-rated benefits

Flexible work schedule to accommodate school needs

    Limited Term Appointment (not to exceed 3 Years)

Additional Pay Incentives:

            Shift Differential (3%-5%)

            Bilingual Pay (Conversational-2.5%; Full-5%; Fluent-10%)

            Uniform and boots paid for by the Police Department

LAST DAY TO APPLY:  Open and Continuous (Applications reviewed weekly)

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for the position of Police Cadet.  This is an excellent job opportunity for students interested in law enforcement.  Under direct supervision, this entry level, limited term, civilian position provides general and specific information and assistance to the public.  The position also provides logistical assistance to all police department functions.  The primary assignments for the Cadet position are crime prevention, patrol support, and records/front office support. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Photocopies documents, files reports and manages additional work requests
• Uses personal computers and software applications for data entry and records maintenance
• Ensures proper calibration and maintenance of technical equipment and instruments
• Cleans and maintains work areas and machinery
• Assists with vehicle fleet cleaning and maintenance
• Performs related duties as required

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

• Basic office practices and procedures
• City and Department policies and procedures
• Information technology, personal computers and related software applications
• Correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Alphabetical and numeric filing systems 

To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:

• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Process documents, maintain accurate records and files, and perform routine clerical duties
• Operate large vehicles, move heavy equipment, and tow equipment and trailers
• Use a computer to prepare documents and spreadsheets
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and fellow employees
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
• Work evenings and weekends 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some related experience preferred.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to meet City of San Rafael Police Department requirements for security clearance. 
• Must accept “limited term” appointment requirement as a condition of employment. 
• Must possess a valid California drivers’ license and have a safe driving record. 
• Preference given to college students preparing for a career in law enforcement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend squat, climb, kneel and twist.  The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.  The employee must occasionally move or carry up to 100+ pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal, written examination, oral board interview examination and/or performance examination.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination and an in depth background check and fingerprinting.  

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

• To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to apply for this position: 

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