$21.15 - $27.66 hourly
Placer County
Placer County, CA, USA
POSITION INFORMATION
The Administrative Legal Clerk - Senior classification is assigned to the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office, and the Probation Department. Currently, the Sheriff's Office has two vacancies in the Corrections Division (jail). The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies as they arise in the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and/or the Probation Department.
Positions for the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division are located in the jail at either the Auburn or South Placer facility. Most positions in the jail require individuals to work 12-hour shifts, as well as nights, weekends, and holidays. All jail shifts are rotational based upon seniority.
*Sheriff's Office Corrections Division (jail): In addition to the base hourly rate listed above, individuals assigned to the jail will receive Jail Incentive Pay of 5%, as well as a yearly uniform allowance of $750.00. Those assigned to work the night shift will receive a shift differential of 7.5%. Those assigned to work as a shift supervisor will receive an additional 5% of base salary.
BENEFITS
Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County’s Human Resources website .
Click here to view General benefits
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of the more specialized and responsible administrative, clerical, and document processing functions for assigned program or project within a legal department; and to act as a shift supervisor and participate in employee training, evaluation and discipline when assigned to the Sheriff's Office.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level class in the Administrative Legal Clerk series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing technical clerical duties which require specialized knowledge related to area of assignment within a legal department and/or providing technical and functional supervision over assigned legal clerical staff. When assigned to the Sheriff's Office, as a shift supervisor, employees perform direct supervision over assigned staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from management personnel, and may receive functional or technical supervision from higher level secretarial personnel. Exercises technical and functional supervision over legal clerical personnel. May exercise direct supervision over clerical staff when assigned to the Sheriff's Office.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Relieve supervisor or other department staff of administrative legal support service functions; utilize independent judgment and initiative.
Act as interdepartmental liaison relating to administrative or project support functions for the office and for compliance with County regulations and practices relating to those functions.
Act as shift supervisor when assigned to the Sheriff's Office; participate in employee training, evaluations and discipline.
Perform complex legal clerical duties related to a programmatic area of assignment.
Interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures related to area of assignment; respond to individuals requesting services related to area of assignment.
Prepare correspondence and supporting documentation relating to area of assignment; maintain accurate records and files of program activities.
Respond to public inquiries, both on the telephone and in person, and refer to appropriate staff member for more specific information as appropriate; exhibit familiarity with functions of the County.
Act as information source to inquiries not requiring the supervisor's attention and otherwise assist in representing the department by telephone and in person; compose correspondence as required.
Collect legal information from a variety of documents pertinent to assigned department or functional area of responsibility; compile data for reports; prepare routine reports as required.
Maintain and monitor records and files; follow up on due dates; perform other monitoring functions to ensure timely completion of work.
May perform secretarial duties as necessary; type, proofread and edit correspondence, reports, proposals and contracts.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible legal clerical experience. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office methods, practices, procedures and computer equipment.
Filing and legal record keeping systems
Legal clerical procedures of area to which assigned.
Business letter and report writing.
Ability to:
On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift light weight.
Intermittently, review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
Understand the organization and operations of the County and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Act as shift supervisor.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned shift personnel.
Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines.
Interpret, explain and apply operating policy, rules and procedures of assigned function within a legal department.
Establish and maintain basic financial records; calculate mathematical computations.
Compile and maintain extensive legal records and files.
Type accurately at a speed of 45 words per minute.
Operate a variety of office machines and computer equipment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Training & Experience Rating (100%)
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.
SUBSTITUTE LISTS
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES
Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
Selection Plan
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
03/27/2020 - Recruitment opens
04/17/2020 - Recruitment closes
04/20/2020 - Minimum qualifications screening
04/24/2020 - Training & experience application review
04/27/2020 - Eligible list established
POSITION INFORMATION
The Administrative Legal Clerk - Senior classification is assigned to the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office, and the Probation Department. Currently, the Sheriff's Office has two vacancies in the Corrections Division (jail). The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies as they arise in the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and/or the Probation Department.
Positions for the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division are located in the jail at either the Auburn or South Placer facility. Most positions in the jail require individuals to work 12-hour shifts, as well as nights, weekends, and holidays. All jail shifts are rotational based upon seniority.
*Sheriff's Office Corrections Division (jail): In addition to the base hourly rate listed above, individuals assigned to the jail will receive Jail Incentive Pay of 5%, as well as a yearly uniform allowance of $750.00. Those assigned to work the night shift will receive a shift differential of 7.5%. Those assigned to work as a shift supervisor will receive an additional 5% of base salary.
BENEFITS
Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County’s Human Resources website .
Click here to view General benefits
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of the more specialized and responsible administrative, clerical, and document processing functions for assigned program or project within a legal department; and to act as a shift supervisor and participate in employee training, evaluation and discipline when assigned to the Sheriff's Office.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level class in the Administrative Legal Clerk series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing technical clerical duties which require specialized knowledge related to area of assignment within a legal department and/or providing technical and functional supervision over assigned legal clerical staff. When assigned to the Sheriff's Office, as a shift supervisor, employees perform direct supervision over assigned staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from management personnel, and may receive functional or technical supervision from higher level secretarial personnel. Exercises technical and functional supervision over legal clerical personnel. May exercise direct supervision over clerical staff when assigned to the Sheriff's Office.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Relieve supervisor or other department staff of administrative legal support service functions; utilize independent judgment and initiative.
Act as interdepartmental liaison relating to administrative or project support functions for the office and for compliance with County regulations and practices relating to those functions.
Act as shift supervisor when assigned to the Sheriff's Office; participate in employee training, evaluations and discipline.
Perform complex legal clerical duties related to a programmatic area of assignment.
Interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures related to area of assignment; respond to individuals requesting services related to area of assignment.
Prepare correspondence and supporting documentation relating to area of assignment; maintain accurate records and files of program activities.
Respond to public inquiries, both on the telephone and in person, and refer to appropriate staff member for more specific information as appropriate; exhibit familiarity with functions of the County.
Act as information source to inquiries not requiring the supervisor's attention and otherwise assist in representing the department by telephone and in person; compose correspondence as required.
Collect legal information from a variety of documents pertinent to assigned department or functional area of responsibility; compile data for reports; prepare routine reports as required.
Maintain and monitor records and files; follow up on due dates; perform other monitoring functions to ensure timely completion of work.
May perform secretarial duties as necessary; type, proofread and edit correspondence, reports, proposals and contracts.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible legal clerical experience. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office methods, practices, procedures and computer equipment.
Filing and legal record keeping systems
Legal clerical procedures of area to which assigned.
Business letter and report writing.
Ability to:
On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift light weight.
Intermittently, review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
Understand the organization and operations of the County and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Act as shift supervisor.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned shift personnel.
Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines.
Interpret, explain and apply operating policy, rules and procedures of assigned function within a legal department.
Establish and maintain basic financial records; calculate mathematical computations.
Compile and maintain extensive legal records and files.
Type accurately at a speed of 45 words per minute.
Operate a variety of office machines and computer equipment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Training & Experience Rating (100%)
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.
SUBSTITUTE LISTS
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES
Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
Selection Plan
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
03/27/2020 - Recruitment opens
04/17/2020 - Recruitment closes
04/20/2020 - Minimum qualifications screening
04/24/2020 - Training & experience application review
04/27/2020 - Eligible list established
City of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA, USA
THE POSITION
You must have experience as a Police Officer with a law enforcement agency to qualify for this position. Please review "Qualifications - Lateral Entry" within this job announcement.
Police Officer (Lateral) duties may consist of patrolling a designated area of the city, answering radio dispatches or citizens' requests for police services, conducting investigations, testifying in court, providing traffic control, attending community meetings, evaluating and controlling violent situations and subjects, providing first aid, driving vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions, and training new employees in proper police procedures. Police officers may be assigned to work any shift.
*Appointments may be made between $4,955 - $6,025 based on qualifications and/or incentives. Incentive pay begins on the first day of employment. DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Cadet classification in that it has full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances while the latter is a recruiting and training-level classification with no police authority. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant classification in that it is a journey level classification which has no supervisory responsibilities except for training new employees while the latter has supervisory responsibility and directs work of subordinate personnel on a continual basis. Police Officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the Police Officer's work. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by higher level sworn personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon assignments, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Patrol a designated area of the city on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a patrol car, jeep or van to preserve order, prevent crime and discover criminal acts, and make arrests.
Answer radio dispatched or citizens' request for police services at accident scenes, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, take statements, make arrests, or write citations and make written reports at crime or accident scenes.
Testify in court at criminal hearings and trials.
Provide traffic control at accident scenes, fires, and congested areas.
May work in plain clothes to conduct follow-up investigations, and to suppress vice or narcotics activities.
Conduct lineups for identification of suspects.
Attend community meetings to discuss crime problems.
Evaluate and control violent situations and subjects.
Order and direct emergency equipment at accident and disaster scenes.
Search for missing subjects.
Drive vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions.
Train new employees in proper police procedures.
Provide first aid to injured or sick subjects.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
*SEE LATERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
Knowledge of:
Federal, state, and city codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement.
Modern approved principles and procedures of police work.
Department rules and regulations.
General Orders and directives.
City streets and principal locations.
Court and evidence procedures.
Court decisions affecting police practices.
Radio procedures.
Ability to:
Express him/herself in English in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, to people of different socio-economic levels, before various public and community groups, and when testifying in court.
Write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English, grammatical construction, and spelling.
Read and interpret complex technical documents in English.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details.
Read maps and mapped information.
Apply selected knowledge (i.e., laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.) in collecting, organizing, and analyzing a variety of information in order to decide on an appropriate and reasonable course of action.
Deal with people of different socio-economic levels without arousing their antagonism.
Analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stress situations.
Plan and effectively present material orally to diverse groups.
Deal courteously but firmly with the general public.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other City employees.
Use firearms safely and accurately.
Climb barriers, jump obstacles, and perform strenuous physical activities.
Control resisting subjects with a minimum of force necessary to effect an arrest.
Skill in:
Driving a vehicle under hazardous conditions.
The use of ancillary police weaponry and weaponless defense.
The use of first-aid, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation techniques.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
*LATERAL ENTRY*- (1) High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and completion of sixty (60) semester units, or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; AND (2) Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate issued by the State of California; AND (3) Current employment as a full- time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement department; and two (2) years as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T certified law enforcement department. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Age: Must be at least 2l years of age by the date of appointment. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States by the date of appointment. Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment. Felony Convictions: Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029. Residency Requirement: Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment. PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees must complete eighteen (18) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. Application Review: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit a City of Sacramento employment application and a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate issued by the State of California to the City of Sacramento Employment Office and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. All necessary paperwork must be submitted before the application will be considered. Incomplete applications will not pass the application review; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. We will be communicating with you by email (so make certain that you have a valid address that you check frequently - including your spam or junk folders). APPLICATION DEADLINES: EXAM#02027-17-7 Open Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Cut-Off Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
**Cut-Off dates are tentative and subject to change without prior notification.**
2. Supplemental Questionnaire : (Pass/Fail): - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline:
Response(s) to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process, omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Oral Interview Test: (100%) – The oral interview test will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 4. Physical Agility Test: (Pass/Fail) – Lateral applicants who pass the oral interview test will be required to pass the physical agility test which includes several sequential events that must be completed within a specified time and point limit. The Physical Agility Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. QUESTIONS If you have specific questions regarding the Police Officer (Lateral) position, hiring process, etc.:
Go to the Sacramento Police Department website at http://www.sacpd.org/
Send an email to police_recruiting@pd.cityofsacramento.org
Call the Police Recruiting Office at (916) 808-0880.
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ;
Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ;
Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726; or
Visit the Human Resources Department at Historic City Hall, 915 I Street, Plaza Level, Sacramento, CA 95814.
THE POSITION
You must have experience as a Police Officer with a law enforcement agency to qualify for this position. Please review "Qualifications - Lateral Entry" within this job announcement.
Police Officer (Lateral) duties may consist of patrolling a designated area of the city, answering radio dispatches or citizens' requests for police services, conducting investigations, testifying in court, providing traffic control, attending community meetings, evaluating and controlling violent situations and subjects, providing first aid, driving vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions, and training new employees in proper police procedures. Police officers may be assigned to work any shift.
*Appointments may be made between $4,955 - $6,025 based on qualifications and/or incentives. Incentive pay begins on the first day of employment. DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Cadet classification in that it has full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances while the latter is a recruiting and training-level classification with no police authority. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant classification in that it is a journey level classification which has no supervisory responsibilities except for training new employees while the latter has supervisory responsibility and directs work of subordinate personnel on a continual basis. Police Officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the Police Officer's work. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by higher level sworn personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon assignments, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Patrol a designated area of the city on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a patrol car, jeep or van to preserve order, prevent crime and discover criminal acts, and make arrests.
Answer radio dispatched or citizens' request for police services at accident scenes, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, take statements, make arrests, or write citations and make written reports at crime or accident scenes.
Testify in court at criminal hearings and trials.
Provide traffic control at accident scenes, fires, and congested areas.
May work in plain clothes to conduct follow-up investigations, and to suppress vice or narcotics activities.
Conduct lineups for identification of suspects.
Attend community meetings to discuss crime problems.
Evaluate and control violent situations and subjects.
Order and direct emergency equipment at accident and disaster scenes.
Search for missing subjects.
Drive vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions.
Train new employees in proper police procedures.
Provide first aid to injured or sick subjects.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
*SEE LATERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
Knowledge of:
Federal, state, and city codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement.
Modern approved principles and procedures of police work.
Department rules and regulations.
General Orders and directives.
City streets and principal locations.
Court and evidence procedures.
Court decisions affecting police practices.
Radio procedures.
Ability to:
Express him/herself in English in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, to people of different socio-economic levels, before various public and community groups, and when testifying in court.
Write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English, grammatical construction, and spelling.
Read and interpret complex technical documents in English.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details.
Read maps and mapped information.
Apply selected knowledge (i.e., laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.) in collecting, organizing, and analyzing a variety of information in order to decide on an appropriate and reasonable course of action.
Deal with people of different socio-economic levels without arousing their antagonism.
Analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stress situations.
Plan and effectively present material orally to diverse groups.
Deal courteously but firmly with the general public.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other City employees.
Use firearms safely and accurately.
Climb barriers, jump obstacles, and perform strenuous physical activities.
Control resisting subjects with a minimum of force necessary to effect an arrest.
Skill in:
Driving a vehicle under hazardous conditions.
The use of ancillary police weaponry and weaponless defense.
The use of first-aid, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation techniques.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
*LATERAL ENTRY*- (1) High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and completion of sixty (60) semester units, or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; AND (2) Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate issued by the State of California; AND (3) Current employment as a full- time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement department; and two (2) years as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T certified law enforcement department. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Age: Must be at least 2l years of age by the date of appointment. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States by the date of appointment. Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment. Felony Convictions: Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029. Residency Requirement: Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment. PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees must complete eighteen (18) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. Application Review: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit a City of Sacramento employment application and a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate issued by the State of California to the City of Sacramento Employment Office and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. All necessary paperwork must be submitted before the application will be considered. Incomplete applications will not pass the application review; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. We will be communicating with you by email (so make certain that you have a valid address that you check frequently - including your spam or junk folders). APPLICATION DEADLINES: EXAM#02027-17-7 Open Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Cut-Off Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
**Cut-Off dates are tentative and subject to change without prior notification.**
2. Supplemental Questionnaire : (Pass/Fail): - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline:
Response(s) to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process, omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Oral Interview Test: (100%) – The oral interview test will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 4. Physical Agility Test: (Pass/Fail) – Lateral applicants who pass the oral interview test will be required to pass the physical agility test which includes several sequential events that must be completed within a specified time and point limit. The Physical Agility Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. QUESTIONS If you have specific questions regarding the Police Officer (Lateral) position, hiring process, etc.:
Go to the Sacramento Police Department website at http://www.sacpd.org/
Send an email to police_recruiting@pd.cityofsacramento.org
Call the Police Recruiting Office at (916) 808-0880.
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ;
Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ;
Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726; or
Visit the Human Resources Department at Historic City Hall, 915 I Street, Plaza Level, Sacramento, CA 95814.
City of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA, USA
THE POSITION
DEFINITION To attend and participate in the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy to receive basic training in answering telephone requests from the public for law enforcement services, including 9-1-1 Emergency calls. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Dispatcher Recruit is a training classification used for candidates qualified to learn the duties of a Dispatcher I. Incumbents undergo a formal classroom setting, computer lab, and hands-on training program in the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy. Upon satisfactory completion of the training and graduation from the Academy, the Dispatcher Recruit will be placed on probationary status as a Dispatcher I and assigned to the Communications Center for further on-the-job training. Incumbents are tested throughout the Academy and must achieve passing grades in order to continue in the program. Failure to complete the Academy successfully will result in release from the academy. Dispatcher Recruit is distinguished from the Dispatcher I classification in that it is a classroom training classification, while the Dispatcher I classification involves on-the-job training. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Immediate supervision is provided by higher level Public Safety Communications personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A Dispatcher Recruit attends training sessions to receive instruction and learn dispatching methods in:
Handling emergency situations.
Stress Management/Crisis intervention
Computer systems/telephone systems.
Telephone answering techniques.
Distinguish between calls for service and referrals.
Enter calls for service or provide referrals.
Map reading and geographies of the City of Sacramento.
Departmental policy and procedures.
Civil and criminal law.
Police codes and priorities and abbreviations.
City, Departmental and Divisional organization.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
English grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation.
Basic effective principles and practices of excellence in customer service.
Skill in:
The use of computer programs and keyboards.
Ability to:
Express him/herself in English in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, before diverse populations, various public and community groups, and when testifying in court.
Lean to effectively communicate with and elicit information from upset and irate citizens.
Work under pressure and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.
Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
Use a computer and keyboard to enter data provided verbally and in writing.
Learn standard broadcasting rules and procedures.
Learn City street system and physical layout of Sacramento.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Value customers and co-works through provision of excellent customer service.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: One (1) year of paid customer service experience. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. And Completion of twelve (12) units from an accredited college or university. Substitution of Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and four (4) years of paid customer service experience. Proof of Education: Proof of education such as college transcripts and/or degrees must be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office in person, as an attachment(s) to the online application, faxed to (916) 596-1556, or e-mailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org by the final filing deadline. If submitting in person or via fax, please include your name and Exam #009113-17-4 on your documents. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions. Experience with computer terminals and radio broadcasting equipment is highly desirable.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Proof of required education must be submitted online with your application, delivered in person, or sent to the Employment Office by fax or mail by the final filing deadline.
2. CRITICALL Test: (Pass/Fail) - Candidates will receive further information regarding the CritiCall examination via e-mail following the final filing date of this posting. Examination options will include an online exam OR an onsite exam. Candidates who choose the online testing option and pass will be invited to a confirmatory onsite examination. Candidates who do not pass will not have the option to retest, and must reapply at a later date. The exam will be job related and may test your ability to:
Follow rules and directions.
Make decisions quickly and accurately based on rules you are provided.
Enter data or information (such as names, telephone numbers, license plate sequences, etc.) into a computer using a keyboard.
Hear, comprehend, summarize, and/or answer questions about information provided verbally in short story form.
Use written information provided on lists (such as an alphabetically-sequenced telephone book).
Recognize if bits of information, such as addresses or names, are similar or different.
Quickly learn and later recognize information that is shown in writing, such as descriptions (e.g., red car, blue boat, green shirt).
Perform basic arithmetic (such as addition, subtraction, percentages) without a calculator or other tools.
Hear and remember pieces of information, such as telephone numbers or license plate numbers, for a short period of time.
Evaluate information provided in order to prioritize or categorize incidents.
Evaluate information and identify the most correct solution based upon that information.
Determine routes and/or locations using very basic maps. (No prior map-reading training or experience is required to correctly respond to these questions.)
Correctly spell commonly-used words which sound alike that might delay emergency assistance if misspelled (e.g., patience instead of patients).
Communicate using sentences or phrases that clearly express the intended meaning.
Read and comprehend written passages.
3. ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates who pass the CritiCall test, will be placed in the Dispatcher Recruit candidate pool for one (1) year with the possibility of the list being extended for an additional year. You are not required to re-apply for this position if you have successfully passed the CritiCall test and your name is in the current Dispatcher Recruit candidate pool. QUESTIONS For questions concerning Drug Use Standards or the Background process:
Visit the Police Department web site at http://www.sacpd.org/ OR;
Call the Police Recruiting Office at (916) 808-0880 OR;
Send an email to police_recruiting@pd.cityofsacramento.org
For questions concerning the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy:
Call the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy at (916) 277-1740.
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department's website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities OR;
Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 OR;
Send an email to the Human Resources Department at Employment@cityofsacramento.org OR;
Visit the Human Resources Department at Historic City Hall, 915 I Street, Plaza Level, Sacramento, CA 95814.
THE POSITION
DEFINITION To attend and participate in the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy to receive basic training in answering telephone requests from the public for law enforcement services, including 9-1-1 Emergency calls. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Dispatcher Recruit is a training classification used for candidates qualified to learn the duties of a Dispatcher I. Incumbents undergo a formal classroom setting, computer lab, and hands-on training program in the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy. Upon satisfactory completion of the training and graduation from the Academy, the Dispatcher Recruit will be placed on probationary status as a Dispatcher I and assigned to the Communications Center for further on-the-job training. Incumbents are tested throughout the Academy and must achieve passing grades in order to continue in the program. Failure to complete the Academy successfully will result in release from the academy. Dispatcher Recruit is distinguished from the Dispatcher I classification in that it is a classroom training classification, while the Dispatcher I classification involves on-the-job training. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Immediate supervision is provided by higher level Public Safety Communications personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A Dispatcher Recruit attends training sessions to receive instruction and learn dispatching methods in:
Handling emergency situations.
Stress Management/Crisis intervention
Computer systems/telephone systems.
Telephone answering techniques.
Distinguish between calls for service and referrals.
Enter calls for service or provide referrals.
Map reading and geographies of the City of Sacramento.
Departmental policy and procedures.
Civil and criminal law.
Police codes and priorities and abbreviations.
City, Departmental and Divisional organization.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
English grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation.
Basic effective principles and practices of excellence in customer service.
Skill in:
The use of computer programs and keyboards.
Ability to:
Express him/herself in English in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, before diverse populations, various public and community groups, and when testifying in court.
Lean to effectively communicate with and elicit information from upset and irate citizens.
Work under pressure and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.
Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
Use a computer and keyboard to enter data provided verbally and in writing.
Learn standard broadcasting rules and procedures.
Learn City street system and physical layout of Sacramento.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Value customers and co-works through provision of excellent customer service.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: One (1) year of paid customer service experience. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. And Completion of twelve (12) units from an accredited college or university. Substitution of Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and four (4) years of paid customer service experience. Proof of Education: Proof of education such as college transcripts and/or degrees must be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office in person, as an attachment(s) to the online application, faxed to (916) 596-1556, or e-mailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org by the final filing deadline. If submitting in person or via fax, please include your name and Exam #009113-17-4 on your documents. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions. Experience with computer terminals and radio broadcasting equipment is highly desirable.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Proof of required education must be submitted online with your application, delivered in person, or sent to the Employment Office by fax or mail by the final filing deadline.
2. CRITICALL Test: (Pass/Fail) - Candidates will receive further information regarding the CritiCall examination via e-mail following the final filing date of this posting. Examination options will include an online exam OR an onsite exam. Candidates who choose the online testing option and pass will be invited to a confirmatory onsite examination. Candidates who do not pass will not have the option to retest, and must reapply at a later date. The exam will be job related and may test your ability to:
Follow rules and directions.
Make decisions quickly and accurately based on rules you are provided.
Enter data or information (such as names, telephone numbers, license plate sequences, etc.) into a computer using a keyboard.
Hear, comprehend, summarize, and/or answer questions about information provided verbally in short story form.
Use written information provided on lists (such as an alphabetically-sequenced telephone book).
Recognize if bits of information, such as addresses or names, are similar or different.
Quickly learn and later recognize information that is shown in writing, such as descriptions (e.g., red car, blue boat, green shirt).
Perform basic arithmetic (such as addition, subtraction, percentages) without a calculator or other tools.
Hear and remember pieces of information, such as telephone numbers or license plate numbers, for a short period of time.
Evaluate information provided in order to prioritize or categorize incidents.
Evaluate information and identify the most correct solution based upon that information.
Determine routes and/or locations using very basic maps. (No prior map-reading training or experience is required to correctly respond to these questions.)
Correctly spell commonly-used words which sound alike that might delay emergency assistance if misspelled (e.g., patience instead of patients).
Communicate using sentences or phrases that clearly express the intended meaning.
Read and comprehend written passages.
3. ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates who pass the CritiCall test, will be placed in the Dispatcher Recruit candidate pool for one (1) year with the possibility of the list being extended for an additional year. You are not required to re-apply for this position if you have successfully passed the CritiCall test and your name is in the current Dispatcher Recruit candidate pool. QUESTIONS For questions concerning Drug Use Standards or the Background process:
Visit the Police Department web site at http://www.sacpd.org/ OR;
Call the Police Recruiting Office at (916) 808-0880 OR;
Send an email to police_recruiting@pd.cityofsacramento.org
For questions concerning the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy:
Call the Sacramento Police Department's Public Safety Communications Academy at (916) 277-1740.
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department's website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities OR;
Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 OR;
Send an email to the Human Resources Department at Employment@cityofsacramento.org OR;
Visit the Human Resources Department at Historic City Hall, 915 I Street, Plaza Level, Sacramento, CA 95814.
