CITY OF ROHNERT PARK invites applications for the position of: Public Safety Officer (Continuous Recruitment) An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $4,943.00 - $6,609.00 Monthly FINAL FILING DATE: Sunday, June 30, 2013 5:00 PM NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 3 THE POSITION: The City is seeking to fill three vacancies and prepare for future vacancies due to retirements. This recruitment will create an eligibility list for future hires. We are accepting applications for lateral officers as well as entry level officers who have completed a California POST-certified Police Academy. Ideal candidates will possess high ethical standards, be committed to providing excellent and friendly customer service and be team players. CITY'S MISSION STATEMENT "We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to Build a Better Community for Today and Tomorrow" City employees are expected to: * Provide outstanding and friendly customer service * Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment * Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible * Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and coworkers * Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S MISSION STATEMENT "Making Rohnert Park the Safest City" TO APPLY Please complete the online application. Work history must include all employment for the last ten years. Answer the supplemental questions. Electronically attach relevant certificates, i.e. POST Certificate and CA Firefighter I Certificate and/or CA First Responder Certificate. If you have difficulty applying online, please click on the Applicant Help/FAQ's on NEOGOV - GovernmentJobs.com. Applications will be screened in the order received. You can expect to hear back on your status via e-notification within 10 working days, excluding holidays. This is a continuous recruitment and applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis and processed in groups until budgeted vacancies are filled. The testing process consists of an oral interview. The pre-employment process for top candidates includes: polygraph, background investigation, driving record check, criminal history check, State and FBI fingerprint check and firearms clearnance, conditional job offer, pre-employment psychological exam and physical, including drug testing and final job offer. DEFINITION Performs law enforcement, fire suppression, and emergency medical activities in the protection of life and property by patrolling assigned areas and responding to calls for service; conducts investigations of crimes and incidents; and performs other work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Officer class is the working level position in the City's public safety operations. Incumbents are assigned to a geographical area of the City to patrol either by foot patrol or in a vehicle and are expected to provide a full range of law enforcement, fire suppression, and emergency response services during an assigned shift. Some positions may receive special assignments to work in investigations, serve as a Motor Officer, Traffic Officer, K- 9 Officer, or be assigned full-time to Fire Services. This class is distinguished from the Public Safety Sergeant which has on-going supervisory responsibility. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED General supervision is normally provided by the Public Safety Sergeant, but may be received from other Department management. Because of the nature of public safety work, incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise a great deal of individual initiative and judgment following their field training period. Incumbents assigned to the position of Field Training Officer will be required to provide lead supervision of the performance of assigned personnel. IDEAL CANDIDATE: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary) Responds to complaints and performs general patrol on an assigned shift and beat Monitors assigned beat area for any municipal or other code violations that might contribute to an unsafe environment for the public and makes recommendations on possible law enforcement or other special activities needed Prepares reports on crimes and investigations Contacts and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects Issues citations and makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances Conducts property checks on businesses and homes for the prevention of burglary and other criminal activities Responds to fire calls and participates in fire suppression activities Drives vehicles and operates all fire apparatus and equipment Operates a variety of tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials emergency activities Serves as a hose operator in firefighting situations including laying hose lines, pulling working lines, holding the nozzle to direct the stream of water on the fire, placing, raising, lowering and climbing ladders Assists in overhaul and salvage operations Inspects and performs routine maintenance on rescue equipment, fire apparatus, hydrants, hoses, and other support equipment Assists with vehicle accidents and medical emergencies Preserves evidence at crime scenes and conducts follow-up investigations as directed Testifies in court proceedings when summoned Transports, books, and detains suspects in accordance with applicable laws and procedures Enforces traffic laws through the issuance of traffic citations and performs traffic control work as needed
Maintains good public relations Participates in disaster preparedness activities and responds and provides service as directed in the event of a disaster and/or emergency May operate engine pumping equipment May conduct commercial and residential fire inspections for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances May make presentations to schools or other community groups regarding Department program activities and juvenile and gang concerns Conducts accident investigations May conduct fire inspection activities to insure compliance with fire ordinances May assist other law enforcement agencies involved in emergency response or enforcement activities May assist in assigned administrative support activities May serve as department representative to community committees or at special functions May assist in training other personnel in specialized skill areas QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Sufficient experience and education to perform the duties of a Public Safety Officer. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to: Possess a high school diploma and/or G.E.D., and Possess a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Course Certificate, and Possess a Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: Obtain a California State Fire Services Firefighter I Certificate, and Obtain a California State First Responder Certificate KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods and procedures related to public safety activities, including patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, traffic control and fire suppression Current criminal law with particular emphasis on the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure, and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court Interrogation, fingerprinting, photographing and booking of suspects
Laws and practices dealing with juveniles, sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims' rights SKILL TO: Use and care for firearms and other law enforcement and fire suppression equipment Learn to drive and operate effectively and safely the full range of department emergency vehicles React quickly and appropriately to emergencies and threatening situations Make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals Learn the operating and mechanical principles of fire apparatus and equipment ABILITY TO: Prepare a variety of public safety records and reports Correctly interpret and apply policies, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to individual circumstances Give and understand oral and written directions Prepare clear, concise, and accurate incident and case reports Question witnesses and interrogate suspects in an effective and appropriate manner Learn the street location and physical layout of the City and major traffic and fire hazards Work effectively as a team member and as an individual Tactfully and effectively represent the department to individuals, community groups, and other government agencies Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Maintain confidentiality as required Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships Learn and utilize new technology ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Position requires sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in writing reports, and using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, night, and color vision in viewing crime scenes and evidence and firing a weapon. As a law enforcement officer the incumbent is frequently required to run in pursuit and subdue suspects while taking them into custody; walk on uneven and slippery surfaces; drive a variety of emergency vehicles. Incumbents work outdoors in all weather conditions; around loud siren noise and moving vehicles. This position may require working around chemicals, pesticides, blood, and other potential toxic exposures and around electrical hazards. Incumbents may be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations. Incumbents work a variety of shifts, including a 24-hour schedule. During fire suppression activities incumbents may be required to wear protective gear, carry appropriate tools, and wear self-contained breathing apparatus, weighing a combined total of 100 pounds, while performing many of the emergency
related duties; may be exposed to very hot and very cold conditions and enter smoke filled buildings. While performing emergency aid, lifting and carrying victims and moving heavy equipment may be required. Incumbents will be required to work in small, cramped crawl spaces, areas where vision is limited, and/or at heights including roof tops and on ladders. ~Equal Opportunity Employer~ FLSA Status: n exempt Employee Unit: Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA) Approved: April 22, 1997 Updated: September 26, 2011 Approved By: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.rpcity.org OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 130 Avram Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2224 Job Hotline (707) 588-2258 Job # PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT) TS Information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Applicants can expect to hear back on their status via mail or email within 10 working days, excluding holidays. Public Safety Officer (Continuous Recruitment) Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Do you possess a U.S. high school diploma or G.E.D.? * 2. Have you successfully graduated from a California POST Certified Police Academy? If yes, please attach your course certificate of completion. * 3. Do you possess a valid CA Class C driver's license? * 4. Are you currently employed as a police officer in California? If not, have you worked as a police officer in CA within the last 3 years? * 5. Briefly describe any firefighting experience you possess. * 6. Are you willing to attend a basic firefighting academy in order to meet the firefighting requirements of our Public Safety Officer position? * 7. The Dept of Public Safety provides service year-round, 24/7/365. Are you willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including: 24-hour fire shift, 12-hr. shift, 4/10 shift, nights,
weekends, and holidays? * 8. What is the highest level POST Certificate you possess, i.e. Basic, Intermediate, Advanced? Please attach a copy of your highest POST Certificate. * 9. If you are not selected for this POST position, would you be interested in being considered for Reserve Police Officer (unpaid volunteer) position with the City of Rohnert Park? * Required Question