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Foster City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per Diem Communications Dispatchers.  This is a part-time/temporary position (maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year), and no benefits are provided. The following is a description of the job responsibilities and conditions of employment for this position.

DEFINITION:

Receives and dispatches 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and allied agencies for police, fire and ambulance personnel, equipment, services, and after-hours public works services.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

We require the applicant to have a minimum of two years’ experience in Public Safety as a dispatcher.    Experience with "RIMS" CAD is required.  A valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is required.  Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and completion of a POST-certified Basic Dispatcher training course. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This is a non-sworn, non-benefited, scheduled as needed, subject to availability position that works a variety of shifts, and often solo. It features a high volume and degree of communications responsibility for public safety and service.

CRITICAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Receives and directs telephone, radio and data communications, collecting pertinent information and dispatching units using radio and computer-aided dispatch system; determines priority, nature and location of emergency and non-emergency calls and status of units on and off assignment; maintains complete and accurate records, logs and reports on calls for a variety of services; operates a variety of teletype, computer, radio and recording equipment, monitors equipment for correct functioning; making records checks, computer entries, confirms and updates status of warrants; updates information in various law enforcement systems including stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, automated property, supervised release files, and automated firearms systems; processes in-custody paperwork on prisoners; processes restraining orders and enters emergency protective orders into the restraining order system; receives and responds to complaints, questions and requests for reports from citizens at the counter and on the phone when the business office is closed; contacts citizens and allied agencies regarding traffic incidents, crimes, fires, and other emergencies, and requests for information; and you may be called to testify in a court of law regarding activities leading to legal proceedings as necessary.

FURTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The requirement to maintain training, at a minimum, to meet POST guidelines is the responsibility of the Per Diem Dispatcher and will take place at his/her expense.

Department specific training, for which a Per Diem Dispatcher is required to attend, will be compensated at the prevailing rate of pay for the hours of required attendance.

Any and all work performed, including time spent in court in response to a subpoena, will be compensated at the straight time prevailing rate of pay, based on the actual number of hours worked.

THE PROCESS: 

Apply immediately as applications will be reviewed daily and well-qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview. Position may close at any time. A City/District application is required to be submitted for consideration.

PATROL WORK SCHEDULE:  4 days on (11 hours) / 4 days off

ALL Patrol officers have the opportunity to work through each of the available shifts annually

Pay rate published is base pay only - see MOU for the multitude of specialty and incentive pays available.

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Ceres is accepting applications for Academy Graduate and current Academy Attendee Police Officers!   Under general supervision, the ideal candidate will perform state and local law enforcement and crime prevention duties and responsibilities; including traffic control and issuing citations; participate in and conduct criminal investigations, and makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative law enforcement services and activities; engages with local Ceres community and contributes to a positive, trustful, and professional Police Department image, and respected relationships with residents, businesses, academic, and other communities throughout the City.   POA (Police Officers Association) Bargaining Group.  Non-Exempt, Sworn Safety FLSA Status.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

· Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; protect real and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises; maintain awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations.

· Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any, crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, and book evidence; locate and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects.

· Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests.

· Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.

· Participate in special assignments including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), etc..

· When assigned as a Field Training Officer, train new recruits and lateral police officers; document trainee progress and prepare evaluations; serve as acting field supervisor as assigned.

· When assigned to traffic, patrol assigned areas on a police motorcycle; perform a full range of traffic enforcement duties; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorist; use radar to detect speed; issue citations and warnings; investigate traffic accidents.

· Sign off on citations and Vehicle Identification (VIN) verification.

· Enforce parking regulations; issue citations; tow vehicles that are in violation of codes.

Detective Assignment

· Serve on assigned taskforce including auto theft, gang or drug taskforces; gather knowledge about individuals or groups who are involved in criminal activity in order to understand how they function, describe their current activities, forecast future action they may undertake, and provide intelligence and resources that will eradicate criminal activity; coordinate and participate in multi-jurisdictional intelligence gathering and suppression operations.

· Receive, review, and analyze reports and case information on law enforcement activities requiring special and detailed investigations.

· Coordinate and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property including child and elder abuse claims, homicides, rape and assaults with deadly weapons, and crimes involving vice, gaming, and narcotics violations; follow cases from reporting, to arrest, to prosecution.

· Contact, interview, and interrogate victims, complainants, witnesses, suspects, and others involved in cases and incidents; obtain statements, documents, and factual and physical evidence.

· Review information and evidence obtained for presentation in court cases; testify in court concerning evidence and facts gathered during the investigative process.

· Remain on-call during stipulated time periods to respond to incidents that will probably require major investigative follow-up and criminal identification work at the scene of the incident .

· Collect, preserve, maintain, and book evidence and recovered property found that is involved with suspected crimes.

· Hold stakeouts, perform undercover activities, conduct surveillance activities, and other observation assignments.

· Prepare investigative reports and case information; recommend disposition of cases including to discuss recommended disposition of cases with legal authorities.

· Perform related duties as required

Salary Range:  $76,856 - $93,412.80 annually DOQ

North Coast County Water District is seeking a Water Quality Laboratory Technician Full Time

The Water Quality Technician collects and analyzes water samples from the District’s distribution system for regulatory and operational process control purposes. This position supports water production by obtaining required water quality data and work to identify and rectify any water quality issues. Incumbents are responsible for investigating, diagnosing and tracking concerns relating to water quality and represent the District in a professional manner to ensure customer trust and satisfaction

About You

The individual selected to fill this important position will collect water samples from various locations throughout the District, perform a wide variety of field tests and lab analysis of water samples, and assure the quality of District drinking water and compliance with quality standards. This position will also maintain chain of custody of samples; prepare various reports and documents with regard to testing results and laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will be experienced with a wide variety of sampling and testing procedures. Also important is attention to detail, proficiency with personal computers and related software applications, and a customer service focus.

Please complete job application, attach resume and any certifications, and send to: NCCWD, Attn: Human Resources Dept., PO Box 1039, Pacifica, CA 94044. Applicants may also email attachments to: jobs@nccwd.com
 

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.
 

The Schools Sustainability Associates (SSAs) provide opportunities for teachers, students and schools-based groups to directly contribute to the sustainability of their school and community by providing educational tours at our two Education Transfer Stations, in-class teacher training and instructional support for student action projects that enable elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and student groups throughout Alameda County. Teaching a curriculum to students, while modeling lessons for teachers, students are engaged in sustainability issues through an educational approach which may include: an introduction of environmental principles, student-led environmental waste audits of school and home resource use, activities for student action to reduce the school’s environmental footprint, outreach and education by students to the larger community, and reflection on and celebration of progress and achievements. In addition, SSAs may work and collaborate on agency initiatives, like school infrastructure, provide technical assistance and training to diverse audiences and promote campaigns, such as the agency’s Stop Food Waste community outreach campaign, and Carbon Farming projects. School Sustainability Associates work in a fast-paced team environment at schools, at the educational field trip centers, residences, at the agency, and in multiple community venues.

The position(s) receive day-to-day direction from a StopWaste Program Manager and Project Coordinators and reports to work at the StopWaste agency office and/or the Educational Field Trip Centers as assigned. Candidate must be willing to travel to school sites throughout the county on a weekly basis.

Application Procedure for Associates
Applications and correspondence will be accepted through email. Please email the following documents to jobs@stopwaste.org and include the position title “Schools Sustainability Associate” in your cover letter and email subject line.

• Cover Letter referencing the position title
• StopWaste Application
• Resume

The required application can be downloaded at www.stopwaste.org/job-application.  Application packets may also be dropped off or mailed to the StopWaste office. A link to the job description is available here: http://www.stopwaste.org/sites/default/files/Job%20Announcement-Schools%20Sustainability%20Associate-2019_0.pdf

StopWaste
ATTN:  Pat Cabrera, Administrative Services Director
1537 Webster St. 
Oakland, CA  94612

Positions will be open until filled.

Interviews: Interviews will be in person or via Skype.
 

The City of San Bruno is currently recruiting for

POLICE OFFICER

Current Academy Students, Academy Graduates, Pre-Trained

Filing Deadline:          Continuous

Annual Salary:             $95,904 — $117,684 (not including incentive pay up to 8.5%)

Note:  POST Certificate dated within 30 months –or- Proof of current enrollment in a Police Academy must be included with Application

THE POSITION

The San Bruno Police Department has a long-standing tradition of small-town service with a big-city dedication to public safety.  The department employs a community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy where members of the organization are encouraged to develop innovative strategies to improve police operations and service to the community.  Police Officers will work on assigned, rotating shifts, patrolling City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace; providing traffic control, investigation and first-aid at accidents; performing detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct; responding to emergency calls and investigating robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, and other criminal activity; taking appropriate law enforcement action; serving and protecting the public, and performing additional duties as required.  In addition to duties of a Patrol Officer, the department offers opportunity for advancement in a number of specialty assignments including: Traffic (Motorcycle), Canines, Corporals, Detectives, and School Resource Officer.  The department also participates in the County’s regional Narcotics Task Force and a regional Tactical (SWAT/HNT) Response Team.  The Department has debuted a host of technological advances for its officers, including in-car computing systems and body-worn cameras.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· High school graduate or GED. Completion of a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

· Must meet all basic requirements AND possess a California POST Basic Training Police Academy certificate within the past thirty (30) months from the date of potential hire (or proof of current enrollment in a POST Basic Training Academy).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver’s license

COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (CALIFORNIA POST) REQUIREMENTS

      · Must be at least 21 years of age at date of hire

· U.S. citizenship or a permanent resident alien who is eligible, and has applied for, U.S. citizenship

· Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal history not allowed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Applicants should possess the knowledge and ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; perform work requiring good physical condition; good customer service; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; relate to the public in a professional, tactful and effective manner; establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

· CalPERS retirement program (3%@50 Classic, 2.7%@57 PEPRA)

· Educational incentive pay up to 8.5% of base pay

· Annual Uniform Allowance

· Medical, dental and vision insurance provided with employee contribution

· Opportunity for 2.5% bilingual pay

· Life insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost

· Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost

· 10-23 vacation days per year depending on length of service

· Employee Home Loan Assistance Program

· Physical fitness program

· Tuition reimbursement

· Deferred compensation

· Credit union membership

· Section 125 flexible benefit plan

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply on-line at www.calopps.org.  Applicants must attach a copy of a valid POST Basic Certificate dated within the past 30 months from date of potential hire –or– proof of enrollment in a POST Basic Training Police Academy in order to be considered.  Applications that do not have the required document(s) attached will be considered incomplete.  After an initial screening of applications, candidates that best fit the needs of the Department will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

Application Deadline:  Continuous

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.