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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. 

POLICE OFFICER

The City of Mill Valley is seeking qualified individuals who are presently peace officers or who have completed or are currently enrolled in the P.O.S.T. police academy.

Police Officers perform general law enforcement, criminal investigations, crime prevention, patrol traffic, DUI enforcement and other public safety duties. Officers are rotated through long and short-term specialty assignments including motorcycle patrol, investigations, juvenile officer, and inter-agency SRT, allowing for variety of career development. Officers are assigned to rotational shifts of 3/12 and 4/12 work weeks, working nights, weekends and holidays. The Police Department is staffed with 21 sworn personnel, 2 Parking Enforcement Officers, a Community Service Officer, 3 civilian employees and a volunteer. Mill Valley Police Department enjoys broad community support.

The Community

Mill Valley, the third largest city in Marin County, is located 6 miles north of San Francisco at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. The population is 14,500 with another 16,000 within its sphere of influence. The city is primarily residential with an active commercial element supporting local needs. The cost of housing is high and is a factor applicants should consider.

The mountain and panoramic views of San Francisco create an awe-inspiring backdrop for thousands of hikers and mountain bikers who visit Mill Valley each year. They enjoy miles of fire roads and hiking trails both within the City limits and on adjacent Water District lands. Tourists visit the historic downtown on weekends and holidays, enjoying the numerous small specialty shops and fine restaurants, which comprise the majority of the downtown business.

Instructions

1. Please thoroughly complete your application through CalOpps AND upload a thoughtful Cover Letter and Resume.
2. If you are currently attending academy, please upload verification of your attendance with your application.

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

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.

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