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Post Certificate Incentives
Officers with Intermediate Post Certificate receive an additional 5%
Officers with Advanced Post Certificate receive an additional 10%

Special Assignment Pay

Members of our team are eligible for specialized assignments with compensation incentives:

Detective/School Resource Officer - Additional 2.5% of base salary

Motorcycle - Additional 2.5% of base salary 

Field Training Officer - Additional 2% of base salary

Bilingual Pay - up to $150 per month

K-9 Handler - Additional seven hours of additional pay at 1.5 rate and seven of overtime each pay period

Information Technology Super User - Additional 5% of base salary

We are a Department located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula and adjacent to the Silicon Valley.  Our diverse team pride's themselves on making a difference in the community and continuing the Department's long standing "Tradition of Service"

The Department offers several internal assignment opportunities including:

Detective, SWAT, K-9, Field Training Officer, Traffic/Motorcycle Officer, School Resource Officer, Hostage Negotiation Unit, Firearms Instructor, Honor Guard, Defensive Tactics Instructor and Evidence Technician

The City of Belmont is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applicants with a disability who may require special accommodation in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources immediately, lkirby@belmont.gov or (650) 595-7452

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for Public Safety Dispatcher in Training. Under supervision and in a trainee capacity, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire, 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 other related duties as assigned.

Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training is the entry and trainee level in the public safety dispatcher series. Under close supervision, incumbents are trained in dispatching techniques, equipment, and protocols. Work assignments change frequently to facilitate training. Employees are subject to daily and weekly observation reports until they demonstrate the ability to perform independently. This is an alternately staffed classification. Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training incumbents are required to achieve the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to advance to the Public Safety Dispatcher level within the twelve-month probationary period.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefit package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, a current (dated within one year of application) passing CritiCall exam, and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute. Please note:  For this recruitment, online typing tests will be accepted. 

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. It is recommended to apply immediately. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on: City Jobs.

Public Safety Dispatcher in Training

$44.50 - $49.07

The City of Campbell is now accepting applications through Governmentjobs.com!

To learn more about the position and apply, please visit: here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/campbellca/jobs/4183164/police-officer-trainee

To visit our new careers page and view any current and new positions, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/campbellca

The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description PDF.

SPECIAL PAY INCENTIVES:

• POST CERTIFICATE PAY – Additional 2% pay for Basic POST, 5% for Intermediate POST, and 5% for Advanced POST certificates
• SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY – 5% additional pay for special assignments
• LONGEVITY PAY – 3% at 5 years and 6% at 10 years of service
• Up to $10,000 in student loan forgiveness

COMMUNITY: Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in their full-service public safety services provided by the Police and Fire Departments.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Suisun City Police Department is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the employees of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community.

THE POSITION: Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other supervisory/management staff, 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 enforce 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 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.

Section Director - Technology Services Section (TSS)
Salary:  $216,415.89 - $269,086.06 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration?  Flexible schedules and hybrid work options?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.       

MTC’s Technology Services Section (TSS) is a mature IT organization serving approximately 400 customers. The diverse and inclusive section employs a team of dedicated professionals that exhibit outstanding emotional intelligence and outstanding customer service traits. The team provides support to building technology in the 500,000 square foot Bay Area Metro Center. TSS also operates a shared services organization that serves two additional government agencies for a total of approximately 1,000 customers. The agency utilizes modern technologies while operating under the goal of continuous improvement.

MTC is seeking an agile and adaptive executive technology leader to take its IT program to the next level. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity and able to execute with limited information and evolving prototypes. In addition, the candidate will be capable of expertly maintaining a culture rooted in diversity and inclusivity; and possess the ability to apply an equity lens both internally to the IT operation as well as externally to the services provided. 
 
The Director of the Technology Services Section will be a key member of the business operations team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.  This individual will be responsible for formulating and executing the agency's overall technology vision, ensuring the alignment of IT initiatives with MTC’s objectives. This individual's leadership will be instrumental in identifying and providing outstanding customer support, implementing cutting-edge technologies, fostering a robust IT infrastructure, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional results.

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Service Workers.   

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:    

Customer Service and Technical Knowledge

• Expert understanding of customer service, exemplary service delivery, and customer satisfaction. 
• In-depth understanding of information technology (IT) infrastructure, systems, and applications. 
• Proficiency in IT domains, such as networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, database management, and software development. 
• Knowledge of emerging and innovative technologies and their potential impact on the organization. 

Leadership and Management Skills

• Ability to lead and manage IT teams effectively, providing direction, guidance, and support. 
• Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills to align IT initiatives with business objectives. 
• Expert grasp of emotional intelligence, feedback, and organizational development concepts, skills and execution methods. 

Business Acumen

• Ability to understand MTC and its specific challenges and opportunities. 
• Ability to identify and leverage technology to improve business processes and improve efficiency and effectiveness. 
• kills in analyzing business requirements and translating them into IT solutions that meet organizational needs. 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities to work collaboratively with various departments and external vendors. 

Change Management and Innovation

• Experience in leading organizational change efforts and driving technology-driven innovation. 
• Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technology landscapes and anticipate future IT needs. 

Cybersecurity and Risk Management

• Knowledge of risk-based cybersecurity best practices and a proactive approach to protecting the organization's data and systems from threats. 
• Understanding of IT risk management principles and compliance requirements.  

Vendor and Contract Management

• Experience in evaluating and selecting technology vendors and managing vendor relationships. 
• Expertise in large-scale software implementation and execution including, but not limited to, ERP, CRM, and board-level systems. 
• Skills in negotiating contracts and service level agreements to ensure optimal value and performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:  Completion of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate discipline. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.  Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience effectively leading and managing a division or department doing related work. Experience should include a minimum of four (4) years senior management experience in agency administration, operations, management or similar position. Managing administrative support services; budget development, analysis and management; business or public administration; presenting to boards, commissions and/or committees, responding to public inquiries and requests, reporting to executive management.

Preferred Experience:  At least 5-7 years in IT Management

License/Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific assignments and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Technology Strategy and Leadership: Develop and communicate a clear technology strategy that supports MTC’s long-term vision, ensuring IT initiatives are closely aligned with agency goals.
 
Customer Focus: Drive exceptional customer service with a strong focus on delivering outstanding support and assistance to the agency and partners in the Bay Area Metro Center, ensuring prompt issue resolution, effective communication, and a customer-centric approach to exceed expectations and delight customers.
 
Digital Transformation: Drive digital transformation efforts across the organization by identifying opportunities for technological innovation, process optimization, and automation.
 
IT Infrastructure and Operations: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of a reliable, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure that supports business operations efficiently.
 
Information Security and Risk Management: Develop and implement robust security measures to protect the company's data, intellectual property, and systems. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
 
Team Management and Development: Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, learning, and innovation. Encourage professional growth and development for team members.
 
Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and technology partners to assess, select, and manage third-party solutions that align with the company's needs and standards.
 
Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Develop and manage the TSS budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and investments in line with business priorities.
 
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure uninterrupted IT operations during unexpected events.
 
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including section directors and executives, to understand their technology needs and ensure IT solutions effectively address them.

We are a world class organization proudly serving a world class community. Just as the county of Yuba and other surrounding unique communities are rich with history and overflowing with constant change and growth, so is the Marysville Police Department. We are building an organization of outstanding individuals focused on excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. Individuals who are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our county. We are a diversified police department that fully embraces the philosophy of community oriented policing and merges that with our primary focus of creating a safe and secure community. We are a crime-fighting organization focused on rooting out that small group of individuals among us who break the law.

Take a hard look at our organization: if you are truly committed to making a difference in people’s lives and looking to live a life of service within a high-performing agency in a community that loves and respects its police department, consider joining us.

We are a demanding organization. We strive to be the premier law enforcement agency in the Western United States and want only the best officers. For those few selected to join our team, we offer a benefit package including educational incentives and the opportunity to work in every aspect of policing from crime scene forensics to being a member of the SWAT team, motor unit and K9.

Come, check us out and see if you have what it takes to join our elite team of leaders.

THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO IS HIRING!

POLICE RECRUITS

$30.00 Hourly

PLUS BENEFITS

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Police Recruit actively participates in the P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy training program; performs all related learning and testing activities. The successful candidate will perform a variety of routine to complex field and administrative activities in support of police services and programs for the City’s Police Department. In addition to, provide comprehensive non-sworn staff support to Police Department supervisory and management personnel on a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services; responds to public requests and performs related duties, as assigned.

The Human Resources Department is recruiting for Human Resources Analyst I/II (Labor & Employee Relations).

The first review of applications is 12:00 p.m. (noon), on August 25, 2023.  The recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

The Position 

As a member of the Human Resources Department’s management team, the Human Resources Analyst I/II position will perform a wide range of responsibilities to support the Labor and Employee Relations function.

The Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded generalist background. It will be important for the Human Resources Analyst I/II to possess a passion for work in the public sector coupled with an ability to think critically, and communicate effectively while maintaining exceptional interpersonal relationships with team members and customers. The successful candidate will be proficient in working with managers across the City to provide counsel and assistance regarding a wide range of human resources issues to support the labor and employee relations function. Attention to detail is critical and the successful candidate must be able to handle multiple assignments at once with a customer centric philosophy. Desirable Qualifications: Thorough understanding of labor and employee relations in the public sector; Human Resources certifications in SHRM, IPMA and/or CALPELRA; and experience with Human Resources systems.

Examples of Job Duties 

• Work collaboratively with the Human Resources Manager to provide counsel and assistance regarding employee relations and organizational development matters, including employee investigations, disciplinary corrective actions, and grievance resolution.
• Support the bargaining function including preparing negotiation proposals and completing cost analysis.
• Administer labor agreements and represent the City in labor and management issues.
• Provide information to City employees and others using sound judgment and effective interpretation of policies, laws, rules and procedures.
• Support the work of the citywide organizational development initiatives to develop Fremont’s future leaders.
• Support Citywide employee engagement and training initiatives.
• Assist in the implementation and management of the citywide employee performance management system.
• Support Labor Relations and Benefits efforts by researching, gathering, analyzing and summarizing data. Perform benefits research, studies and project management.
• Research and analyze emerging trends in Human Resources and develop recommendations to improve our programs and address challenges.
• Coordinate requests for proposals, summarize proposals and make recommendations for the acquisition of services.
• Improve Human Resources efficiencies by implementing industry best practices.
• Support the administration of the leave of absence program and ensure CFRA/FMLA/FEHA/ADA compliance