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POLICE RECRUIT

$6,087 - $7,769 per month

Plus excellent benefits

Additional Pay Incentives:

            Shift Differential (3%-5%)

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

            Uniform Allowance - $325.00 (June/December)

This is a non-sworn, civilian training classification to be used while incumbent is attending a certified P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy.  Incumbent in this classification receives the same employee benefits as Police Officers, with the exception of being placed in the “Miscellaneous” retirement category until successful completion of a designated police academy, and as a civilian employee,

will not be covered by government code sections 4850 and 3300 through 3311.  Upon successful completion of an academy, incumbent shall be sworn as a Police Officer, placed in the safety retirement category and begin an 18-month probationary period as a Police Officer on the date of swearing in.  

Education: 

• High school graduate or its equivalent. 
• Completion of 30 semester (or equivalent quarter) units from an accredited college or university preferred. 

• Applicant must submit evidence of a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy Entrance Written Examination (aka PELLET-B) with a score equal or greater than a T-42 with the application to be considered for this recruitment.
• Applicant must submit evidence of a passing score on the P.O.S.T. Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) physical agility test with the application to be considered for this recruitment.
• If selected, the applicant must be currently enrolled in a POST-certified Basic Police Academy prior to hiring and must remain enrolled in the police academy to maintain employment.

Physical Capabilities/Vision:

• Must be capable of performing the full range of work assigned to a Police Officer free from physical, mental or emotional restrictions, which would adversely impact job performance. 
• All vision must be corrected to 20/20.
• Must be free from color blindness and have a normal field of vision.

Hearing:

• Normal hearing acuity.

Height/Weight: 

• Weight in proportion to height, age and frame.

Age: 

• Applicant must be 21 years of age minimum by completion of Police Academy.

Citizenship: 

• California Government Code Section 1031(a) requires that Police Officers be citizens of the United States.  California Government Code Section 1031.5 requires that permanent resident aliens who desire to be employed as Police Officers be eligible for and have applied for citizenship.

License:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates must detail related education and experience on the online application since the application will be used to select candidates for testing.  The examination for this recruitment will consist of any or all of the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  NOTE:  Prior to appointment, the selected candidate must submit to and pass a P.O.S.T. approved background investigation and polygraph/CVSA examination.  On a conditional job offer, the candidate must complete and pass a pre-placement psychological and medical examination, including drug screening prior to appointment. To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”. Or, to apply, follow this link:https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19644341

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. 

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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

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit SMART is a new commuter rail service located in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, providing transportation alternatives to Marin and Sonoma Counties. The Controller Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing service delivery and guaranteeing quality control in the provision of safe, reliable and efficient passenger train service to the public. This position supervises train operating crews. Under direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, this position is responsible for railroad dispatch (both passenger and freight trains), train control, radio communications, field supervision, field customer service, field safety and accident investigation, supervisory and administrative duties, employee assessment, counseling and training. Under abnormal or emergency conditions, this position may be required to operate a train in revenue service and therefore, the Controller-Supervisor must meet or exceed all requirements of a Locomotive Engineer and Conductor. For a detailed job description please email jobs@sonomamarintrain.org. For more information about SMART visit www.sonomamarintrain.org.

Minimum Requirements - Five (5) years full-time work experience in a general railroad environment, 2.5 years experience as a certified Locomotive Engineer. Current certification as a locomotive engineer under 49 CFR Part 240. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age.

EOE.

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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: 

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please

The City of San Mateo Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of

Community Service Officer I/II

This recruitment is a continuous recruitment

All applications, résumés (strongly encouraged), and supplemental questionnaires (required) received will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those complete application packets meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list.

Salary:

Community Service Officer I -  $5,078.58 to $6,054.42 - monthly

Community Service Officer II - $5,563.42 to $6,633.76 - monthly

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Police Department is seeking a candidate to join our diverse and outstanding group of men and women who are dedicated to providing exceptional public service. The Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and solving problems while protecting our community through professionalism, integrity and excellence. We strive to be the model police agency that others will emulate and a leader in the County and in our profession, adopting creative and innovative strategies to prevent crime and support those most in need. We will continue to do this through cutting-edge technology, creative solutions to problems, by respecting individual rights, and conducting fair and non-biased policing.

What You'll Do

The primary duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as a Field Officer processing telephone, in-person or on-scene reports of criminal incidents; and processing requests for police reports and public information. Perform court ordered bookings, processing and serving subpoenas. Assist officers with searches of suspects. Performing latent print examinations to determine quality for submission to county crime lab.

• Assume responsibility for collecting, receiving, cataloging, and the storing of physical and photographic evidence, including contraband and narcotics.

• Serve as Court Liaison by reviewing all reports for submission to the District Attorney; processing complaints for arrests, warrants, notices to appear and report reviews; procure supporting documentation, including body worn camera video.

• Serve as Investigative Services Technician by locating, monitoring and documenting runaway juveniles and missing persons; monitoring pawn shops and massage establishments and technicians; and processing permits. Perform drug registrations and crime analysis and be available for call-out to process major crime scenes.

• Provide assistance to the Traffic Safety unit by managing the Parking Enforcement Representatives. Monitoring taxi and tow truck drivers and companies.

• Serve as the Police Liaison to the San Mateo Police Activities League, manage community engagement and social media for the department and/or PAL, and facilitate special events.

• Assume responsibility for the security, operation, maintenance, and contracts of the police facility, manage volunteers and student interns, facilitates background investigations.

• Hours vary with assignments; shift, weekend and holiday work are required