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This position will perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, answering calls and complaints, investigating crimes, serving civil papers, and providing court room security; enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the County; responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance; investigating disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents and other crimes; checking buildings for physical security, etc.

• Administers first aid in emergency situations.

• Issues traffic citations.

• Serves warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.

• Apprehends and arrests suspects and violent persons; transports prisoners; seizes property and/or criminal evidence; interrogates suspects, witnesses and complainants; gathers and preserves evidence.

• Assists with County search and rescue operations.

• Prepares various reports on investigations, including arrest and unusual incidents observed.

• Assists with criminal investigations as required.

• Prepares case files; testifies and presents evidence in court.

• Works with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to the investigation of crimes and apprehension of offenders.

• May serve as special duty officer as assigned, including responsibilities such as serving on the narcotics task force, serving as Deputy Coroner, providing court security, serving as school resource officer, serving as K-9 handler, serving on gang task force, etc.

• Participates in other special projects and programs as assigned.

• Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations.

• Performs general administrative work, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, entering computer data, maintaining files, answering the phone, etc..

• Performs related duties as assigned.

This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees and maintains the security and safety of inmates and staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs booking procedures, including receiving, booking and assigning prisoners to cells; performing body searches; fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners, etc.
• Maintains custody of prisoners’ private property.
• Maintains the safe and orderly operation of the County jail facility; monitors security cameras and door warning lights; screens and monitors visitors. Inspects all of inmates’ incoming and outgoing mail and telegrams.
• Inspects facilities regularly.
• Monitors the condition and activities of prisoners.
• Prepares prisoners for court appearances; provides transportation as necessary.
• Administers First Aid in emergency situations.
• Performs general office work, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Health.

The Position

The Chief of Health holds a crucial executive position within the County and the broader San Mateo County healthcare community. As Chief, you will lead a diverse workforce of healthcare staff committed to helping County residents live longer and better lives.

Reporting to the County Executive, the Chief has responsibility for the development, operation, coordination, integration, and implementation of all of the County's health services and public health functions, and providing leadership for many cross-cutting initiatives. The Chief is the lead person within the County for determining strategic direction and priorities related to meeting the County's health mission and mandates and establishing external relationships to maximize collaboration with other providers and stakeholders who influence the health of the community.

In addition to championing the County’s vision for a healthy and prosperous community, the new Chief will also be highly committed to the well-being and development of its workforce.

Ideal Characteristics

Ideally, the next Chief will also possess the following characteristics:

• A passionate leader with a clear vision for the future of the organization that is balanced with realism.
• A thorough understanding of the department, its services, and its functions including health care delivery services provided in partnership with the Health Plan of San Mateo or similar managed care organizations and services focused on population health.
• Astuteness in resolving controversial issues in a participatory and effective manner with a leadership style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment, and partnership from the community, staff, and other county departments.
• The ability to coach and inspire a highly skilled staff engaged in providing a diverse array of health services as well as driving health policy changes.
• A commitment to personal learning and development, while encouraging the same in others.
• Expertise in partnering with and addressing inequities and systemic problems and barriers facing diverse low-income communities served by health departments.
• A visionary who understands and is experienced in responding to the challenges and opportunities facing California health care delivery systems and proactively develops practical yet innovative solutions.
• Experience in directing and improving operations of a health system by applying Lean and/or similar leadership, improvement, and management systems and continuous learning methodologies.
• A collaborator and consensus-builder who can mobilize a public agency in response to a crisis and partner with state and other local agencies in meeting community needs.
• Effectiveness in working with diverse groups of stakeholders and in lifting up the voices of those with lived experience.
• Success in developing, implementing, and monitoring a large complex budget comprised of diverse health funding streams, patient care/delivery systems, and population health expenditures and programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong abilities to collaborate effectively with staff, community partners, and stakeholders.

Challenges and Opportunities

• Serve as lead spokesperson on health issues related to the County's system of care and community health and as the County’s liaison to key stakeholders in negotiating an effective health care network.
• Maintain a management structure for all departments under the Chief’s purview that maximizes integration, effectiveness, and efficiency of service delivery.
• Direct and monitor a strategic planning process to map out the County's health priorities, policies, services, and population health initiatives.
• Continue to meet financial targets established by the County Executive.
• Assure that all essential public health functions are carried out appropriately.
• Provide regular reports to the County Executive and County Board of Supervisors on progress in meeting objectives of the strategic plan.
• Direct efforts with major partners, including the Health Plan of San Mateo and the State of California, to maximize opportunities for innovation and efficiency, while maximizing the ability of the County's health system to meet its obligations.
• Advocate for patients and communities served by assuring that the mission of the health services system is being met.
• Serve as a key leader within the County's Executive team to contribute to the County's key responsibilities and accountabilities to its residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education: Equivalent to a master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, and/or Business Administration, or in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a multi-faceted health organization and/or healthcare system.

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org .

• Resume
• A detailed Cover Letter that summarizes both your relevant qualifications and your executive leadership experience in healthcare

The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening, and a multi-layered interview process. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. The Chief of Health is an unclassified position.

The deadline to submit your application is 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

For any questions, please contact Lisa Yapching at lyapching@smcgov.org.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Final Filing Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Application Screening: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Video Interviews: Thursday, October 10, 2024, and/or Friday, October 11, 2024

In-Person Interviews: Week of October 21, 2024

Finalist Interviews: Week of October 28, 2024

Under general supervision, provides a variety of routine to complex clerical support services within assigned police areas, including but not limited to: typing, word processing, transcribing detailed and confidential material, record keeping and filing, and assisting with the administration of the Police Department’s budget. Performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

The Police Office Assistant is a journey-level position, fully competent to independently perform a variety of office support duties. All positions are characterized by the presence of fairly clear guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision in non- routine circumstances. Specific duties, including the amount of typing, word processing, and use of on-line or personal computers, will vary with the organization unit to which assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

• Types correspondence, reports, and specialized documents related to the functions of the police unit to which assigned from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter or word processor.
• Proofreads and edits as necessary typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental policies and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports from an on-line or personal computer system, following established formats.
• Prepares and updates a variety of reports which may require the use of arithmetic calculations.
• Maintains records and processes forms such as payroll records, purchase requisitions and orders, and others specific to the organizational unit.
• Provides clerical support to the department in the implementation of operational business plans.
• Assists in the administration of internal and external contracts for interagency services with other agencies.
• Assists the Police Office Coordinator with the administration of the department budget by monitoring the budget for variances, recommending budget transfers, and balancing the overall budget at year-end.
• Establishes and maintains office files, researches and compiles information from such files.
• Provides factual information regarding City or unit activities and functions.
• Accesses confidential local, state and federal databases.
• Views and handles confidential backgrounds and personnel files of prospective and future employees.
• Reviews computer produced reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required.
• Operates standard office equipment and performs such office support activities as opening and distributing mail; processing outgoing mail, erasing dictation tapes and ordering supplies.
• Issues and maintains identification files; seals juvenile and adult arrest records.
• Receives subpoenas, notifies appropriate parties and maintains subpoena files.
• Handles confidential information, including case files, criminal information bulletins, fingerprints, and other related material.
• Serves as the Police Department’s back-up liaison to the Finance Department on matters concerning the Police Department budget.
• Processes the Department’s payroll and time sheets.

LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation (@ Hire)

Reduced Field Training Program

Reduced Probationary Period

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed in a California municipal or state police agency, county sheriff’s department or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in California Penal Code §830.1 or §830.2)

About The Position:

The County of Yuba is actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff’s perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, report writing, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions. 

The Sheriff's Office is seeking highly-motivated and experienced candidates for the Budget Management Analyst. This position will allow you to enhance your budget and performance management skills while working on a wide range of challenging projects and initiatives for the Sheriff's Department.

Successful candidates will have experience in public administration and finance, be self-motivated, highly analytical strategic thinkers, and be detail-oriented with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making.

The Sheriff’s Office Budget Unit in the Fiscal Services Bureau develops and monitors the $300 million budget and assists in developing, monitoring, and reporting on the Sheriff’s Office Performance Measures. Management Analysts perform a wide variety of highly complex analytical and administrative support activities and provide high-level support to Directors and Managers.

The ideal candidates for this position are:

• Knowledgeable of advanced principles and practices of public administration and program management.
• Able to analyze complex problems accurately, develop practical recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Politically astute strategic thinkers and planners.
• Able to analyze, organize, and condense a wide variety of moderate-to-complex budgetary issues and subject matter information into specific and detailed analytical reports.
• Highly skilled in the effective use of automated systems, in particular Excel, to perform analyses and prepare reports.
• Able to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing to convey financial information to a diverse audience in reports, worksheets, and instructions.
• Able to build strong effective relations and partnerships by using a collaborative style in reaching solutions to problems and accomplishing goals.
• Able to assist in developing, tracking, and reporting Performance Measures.
• Quick learners who work well independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Open-minded, creative, and comfortable with change.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess any combination of the following education and experience:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration/policy, business, economics, or a related field, plus three years of analyst experience; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration/policy, business, economics, or a related field, plus one year of analyst experience; or
• Five years of analyst experience in a public agency or nonprofit setting.

There is currently one full-time position in the Fiscal Services Bureau. Depending on qualifications, the vacancy may be filled at the Associate Management Analyst or Management Analyst level.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field. At least one year of professional administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level and at least 3 years for the Management Analyst level.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

Final Filing Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024, by 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Week of September 16, 2024

Panel Interviews: Week of September 30, 2024

THE POSITION

This is an excellent job opportunity for individuals interested in law enforcement. 

This is a recruitment for the entry-level class of the Police Services Aide series.  Incumbents perform work according to established procedures and routines, although an employee may be required to make decisions involving emergency circumstances.  Detailed instructions are given on assignments and work is reviewed while in progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operates computers, and other communications equipment; answers a variety of questions from the public and handles a variety of front desk services ; receives and processes phone calls for Police assistance; maintains detailed records of Police phone and radio calls and their disposition; types routine reports and miscellaneous correspondence; processes documents and maintains files in accord with standard procedures; maintains files, receives money, and issues receipts; prepares daily reports and transactions; may assist with animal control duties when needed; fingerprints applicants; assist with property room functions including transporting property to and from court; and performs related work as required.

Also, assist with community engagement events, conducts traffic control and in field equipment delivery, supports patrol staff with equipment maintenance and supply replenishment.

Are you passionate about serving others and your community?

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER TODAY WITH THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO!

The City of East Palo Alto is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a

POLICE COMMANDER

Salary: $158,636 - $192,823 Annually

$13,219- $16,068 Monthly

Plus an Outstanding Benefits Package

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM

We are looking for an effective team leader, who desires to continue to connect with the community to work together toward safer, more secure, and healthier neighborhoods for the City of East Palo Alto. The selected candidate will demonstrate leadership that amplifies to motivate and mentor their team to reach their career goals. Under the general direction of the Police Chief, the Police Commander plans, organizes, and directs the operations activities of the assigned division within the Police department to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of local residents.

The incumbent coordinates and manages the programs of the assigned division to ensure timely response to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance and proper enforcement of local and State laws and ordinances. The Police Commander supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Police Chief, and acts as Police Chief in the incumbent’s absence; and performs related duties, as assigned.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please view the brochure below: 

TAKE PART OF SUPPORTING THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL POLICE DEPARTMENT!

The City of Sebastopol is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a

POLICE COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER

FULL-TIME PERMANENT

Salary: $5,380 - $6,542 Monthly

$64,566 - $78,501 Annually

Plus a great benefits package

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:59 PM

The City of Sebastopol is seeking an outgoing, empathetic, responsible, problem-solver to serve as a Police Communications Dispatcher. The Police Communications Dispatcher receives and processes routine and emergency calls. The incumbent will dispatch police and enter, retrieve, and use data from various automated law enforcement information systems. The successful candidate will coordinate with and transfer calls to other emergency service providers as appropriate. The individual will perform a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of the Department’s operations. In addition, they will learn applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; and perform other related duties as required.  

City employees are expected to work equally well with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities. 

For more information please view the brochure below: