Now Accepting Applications for POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN Monthly Salary Range (A)$5,364 (B)$5,633 (C)$5,914 (D)$6,210 (E)$6,520 Filing Deadline: Upon receipt of first 100 applications or Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6pm (whichever occurs first) Applications MUST be submitted online at www.calopps.org THE POSITION Under general supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Police Services Technician will perform a wide variety of technical field, and administrative or regulatory law enforcement work which does not require peace officer status, supporting sworn personnel by taking police reports and statements, conducting crime scene investigations, vehicle abatement, parking enforcement, zoning code enforcement (enforce sign, landscaping and other land use regulations) testifying in court, conducting crime prevention meetings with the public and other work as assigned. This position is represented by the San Pablo Police Employees Association. WORK SETTING & RELATIONSHIPS A Sergeant of Police provides general supervision. A Police Officer, or other senior technical or staff personnel may provide functional supervision. This position can supervise civilian employees and volunteers. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position is distinguished from the Police Services Assistant by the more complex, responsible and sensitive duties related to evidence processing, traffic investigation and public contact. Incumbents must be capable of working independently and as a member of a team, conduct crime scene investigations sorting through information to determine what needs to be collected, recreating a crime scene, and providing a reasonable explanation of what occurred based on the evidence to a crime scene. When assigned to perform vehicle abatement, parking enforcement and other zoning code enforcement responsibilities, incumbents must have knowledge of applicable State Law and Municipals Codes exercising independent judgment and making technical decisions without immediate supervision and be capable of explaining those actions at Planning Commission, City Council and any other subsequent legal processing. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1
Essential: Process crime scene; photograph crime scenes; conduct latent fingerprint searches; collect evidence; write reports; prepare sketches of crime scene as required. Determine findings in comparing physical evidence; conduct firearms examination; prepare and deliver evidence for analysis and processing by others. Prepare, collect, and safeguard evidence, exhibits and reports and as required, give testimony in court on test results and findings. Process sex registrants including use of the automated fingerprint and booking photograph computers; complete necessary paperwork associated with the registration including an interview of the registrant. Perform a variety of routine follow-up investigative work in lieu of sworn personnel; conduct interviews; take statements and gather evidence. Receive and process abandoned vehicle notices, maintaining control of status of reported vehicles; coordinate the removal of vehicles and notification to registered owners. Resolve related complaints and conflicts. Serve as a parking enforcement officer, patrol City streets and enforce laws and regulations applicable to non-moving vehicles; write citations for overtime parking and illegal parking; assist in identifying and removing abandoned vehicles; assist in directing traffic. Serve as a code enforcement officer to enforce sign and landscaping regulations and other land use regulations; patrol City s Commercial, Industrial and Residential Districts, identify violations and send violations letters to the property owners and occupants. Additionally, the hired individual will initiate amortization procedures as per zoning code requirements as needed. Ensure that landscaping in Commercial District complies with the City s landscaping regulations and conditions of approval. Demonstrate sound judgment, ability to interpret zoning code, municipal code and conditions of approval. Investigate complaints for violations of State Law and the Municipal Code and take remedial action; collect and safe guard evidence of violations to be presented in court and testify in court as required. Prepare concise and accurate police reports; maintain files and records, statistical data and progress of work. Operate a computer terminal and printer, to type, enter, modify and retrieve a wide variety of police reports and records, memoranda, letters, and other material. Serve as a training manager; stays abreast of POST training requirements and regulations, plans and schedules training, processes training requests including reimbursements to employees and reimbursements from POST, organizes in-house trainings and obtains POST certifications. Serve as a CLETS coordinator; coordinates CLETS issues, conducts audits and ensures DOJ compliance by departmental personnel. Serve as a volunteer coordinator; schedules part-time personnel and volunteers and completes performance evaluations. Important Duties: Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic principles of report preparation Computer software for word processing, statistical reports, and power point presentations Crime scene search principles and crime scene photography using SLR, digital, and video cameras Collection and preservation techniques of micro and biological evidence Firearms and firearms safety 2
Dusting, fuming, and Ninhydrin techniques. Safety precautions related to assigned duties and responsibilities. Effective public contact methods. Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and written Enforce provisions of the municipal code with firmness, tract and impartiality Write code compliance letters and contact business owners and explain regulations and outline procedures Respond to public requests for information and explain violations Conduct surveys and studies by gathering, compiling information, tabulating and reporting data Work with planning division to investigate, regulate and enforce all relevant codes and coordinate code enforcement activities Undertake code enforcement assignments as assigned Maintain a log of violations and follow-through to ensure that violations are rectified Produce accurate hand drawn and computerized crime scene diagrams Effectively utilize a personal computer, using common computer programs Determine, diagram, explain and photograph bullet trajectory Collect, document, and preserve latent and visible fingerprints including bloody prints from a variety of surfaces Process a homicide or sexual assault victim or suspect for evidence in the appropriate manner Render a firearm safe and preserve and process the firearm for evidence Effectively use spreadsheet and database software for case management; prepare concise and accurate police reports Accurately and effectively testify in a Court of Law Assist in coordinating code enforcement activities among the city departments and interdepartmental divisions Handle more than one situation at a time, make decisions and act promptly without immediate supervision. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any equivalent combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of work experience in a law enforcement agency with duties in the technical tasks associated with the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, involving exposure to the public and interpretation of laws, rules and procedures. Some supervisory experience. Education: Equivalent to an Associates of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in Administration of Justice, Police Science, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field. (Or a combination of experience and certified technical training.) REQUIRED LICENSE Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver s license. 3
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work requires a combination of the following physical requirements depending upon a given task, on a given day: up to 3 hours of sitting, bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, twisting, turning, firm grasping, reaching forward or overhead, pinching, hand-eye coordination, driving, vision accuracy (far), depth perception, face-to-face talking, verbal contact; up to 3 hours of lifting and carrying less than 50 lbs., pushing/pulling less than 10 lbs.; 3 to 10 hours of standing, walking, finger dexterity, light grasping, field of vision, accommodation; 3 to 10 hours of vision accuracy (near), and color vision; up to 6 hours of talking on the telephone. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires a combination of the following mental requirements depending upon a given task, on a given day: abstract variables; interpreting, taking, comprehending and following instructions; detailed, uninvolved instructions; one or two-step instructions; simple to complex- reading and writing skills; simple math skills; spatial; clerical; forming, analyzing, computing, compiling, instructing, diverting, speakingsignaling, serving, helping; precision work; operating; driving; handling; perform simple, repetitive tasks to varied, complex tasks; generalizing; evaluating; responsibility for direction; maintain work space. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors and outdoors; extreme hot and cold; moving machinery; dust/fumes/smoke/gases etc.; excessive noise; solvents, grease, oil; using a computer and other office equipment; working along; working around or with others. Retirement Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 2.5% @ 55 for classic members; 2.0% @ 62 for new PERS members Medical Plan: Choice of P.E.R.S Health Plan providers; employee pays a portion of the monthly premium Dental Plan: Delta Dental Plan of California with orthodontia coverage for children Dual Medical Coverage: Employees who have medical coverage through another source (e.g. spouse) have the option to receive taxable cash inlieu ($350 1-party, $500 2-party/family) or to contribute the amount towards an existing Deferred Compensation Plan Section 125 Plan Benefits: $450 employer contribution per year (prorated based on hire date) Vision Plan Generous benefit per fiscal year BENEFITS Vacation: Maximum of 80 hours per year in the first 3 years; up to 240 hours per year after 25 years Sick Leave: 96 hours per year (accrues at 8 hours/month) Life Insurance: $60,000 City-paid policy Holidays: 13 days per year Floating Holiday: initially prorated based on the hire date (1 floating holiday per year) Employee Assistance Program: Generous number of counseling sessions per year; available to employee and eligible family members Educational Incentive Program: up to $5,250 per calendar year The City will provide the required uniforms This position is represented by the San Pablo Police Employees association APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications will only be accepted online at www.calopps.org. Please click on the Member Agency button at the top of the page and select the City of San Pablo link. For general questions, call the Personnel Department at (510) 215-3000. Applications must be submitted to CalOpps by the date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications not submitted by the posted date and time will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the subsequent phases of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee the advancement in any phase of the selection process. Final selection will be made from an eligibility list. Background Investigation and Pre-employment Medical Examination: The successful candidate will undergo a complete background investigation and fingerprinting. The successful candidate having been offered employment is required to pass a City-paid preemployment medical examination which includes TB testing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Please contact the Personnel Department on or before the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request (medical documentation must be provided upon request). Immigration Reform & Control Act: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United State Citizenship or 4
authorization to work in the United States. Drug-Free Workplace Policy: In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, it is the objective of the City of San Pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace. THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES/WOMEN/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, AND DISABILITY EXCEPT WHERE DICTATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract of employment and these provisions are subject to change. 5