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Police Evidence and Property Technician

Professional Temp (Temp/Seasonal Employee)

City of San Rafael Police Department

Non-Sworn/Civilian Position

$31.80 - $49.33 per hour, DOE/DOQ

No Benefits Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Wednesday, July 31, 2024, for first consideration

Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon job performance.  This is a temporary “at will” position and has no benefits available.  The individual in this position may not work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

This is a part-time civilian position that is responsible for assisting the support services division of the San Rafael Police Department.

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 61,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $172 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Police Department is seeking a part-time/temporary Police Evidence and Property Technician.  General supervision is provided by the Police Civilian Supervisor.  Responsibilities include processing, storing, and controlling evidence and other property received or confiscated by the Police Department; classifies and compares fingerprints; maintains property and evidence files and records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following):    

• Receives, logs, stores, and maintains property and evidence in accordance with Department procedures; transports evidence for forensic examination; maintains evidence rooms in an organized condition.
• Verifies inventories of evidence and property received and/or confiscated by Police Department.
• Reviews evidence and analysis forms for errors and omissions and assists with corrections.
• Determines purge dates for property and evidence; releases or disposes of property and evidence in accordance with applicable laws and court orders; prepares and sends letters to property owners for claim; releases property to rightful owner; prepares surplus and unclaimed property for disposal or auction.
• Prepares property and evidence for court trials; releases property to authorized persons; tracks chain of custody of evidence items; testifies in court regarding evidence chain of custody.
• Assists in determining evidence analysis requirements; provides training in proper evidence and packaging procedures.
• Evaluates suitability of latent fingerprints for automated system.
• Reviews and files photographic evidence.
• Responds to outside agency requests for evidence, status and chain of custody.
• Prepares a variety of property and evidence reports.
• Assists in other police service support work.
• Establishes and maintains inventory systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF/ABILITY TO: 

• Property and evidence storage, filing, retrieval and recordkeeping systems.
• Laws related to processing, storage, release and disposal of property and evidence.
• Information technology, personal computers and related software applications.
• Fingerprinting techniques and procedures.
• Photography and photographic equipment.
• Store, track and retrieve property and evidence.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and files.
• Operate camera and various other photographic equipment.
• Prepare a variety of reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and fellow employees.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record. 
• Two years police support service experience preferred and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak to other employees and the public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist.  The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.  The employee must occasionally move or carry up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIORNMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to video display and frequently works in evenings or weekends.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Hazards are moderate, fairly predictable and protected against.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the city application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.     Note:  Prior to appointment, the candidate may be required to pass a background check/fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this link to apply via CalOpps:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20522133.  

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodation must be requested by the applicant. 

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Aquatics Coordinator in the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in planning, directing and implementing water sports and aquatics center activities. Programs include swim lessons, team aquatics and classes for all ages and experience levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation or aquatics program planning, coordination or leadership which included one (1) year of lead experience in the principles and techniques of effective supervision. College level coursework in recreation, physical education or closely related field may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis.

Other requirements include:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid certification
• American Red Cross Title 22 Certification
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Valid California Driver's License

Desirable within six months of appointment: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certificate, Certified Pool Operator certificate.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by July 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application, responses to the supplemental questionnaire, and copies of the required American Red Cross certifications listed above. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.  

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Why Join Our Department?

The San Mateo Police Department is seeking a candidate to join our diverse and outstanding group of people dedicated to providing exceptional public service. The Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and solving problems while protecting our community through professionalism, integrity, and excellence. We strive to be the model police agency that others will emulate and a leader in the County and in our profession, adopting creative and innovative strategies to prevent crime and support those most in need. We will continue to do this through using cutting-edge technology, finding creative solutions to problems, respecting individual rights, and conducting fair and non-biased policing.

What You'll Do

The Dispatch Services Supervisor will plan, organize and supervise the operation of the Dispatch Services Unit in the Technical Services Division of the Police Department.  This position will also assist in the preparation and monitoring of the Unit’s budget, coordinate the Emergency Mobile Communications Van activities, and provide technical staff assistance to Department staff. The primary duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and assist in formulating policies and procedures for the Dispatch Unit, including the incorporation of procedures required by other local jurisdictions served.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for Dispatch Services, and develop methods for improvement of service delivery.
• Assume responsibility for all dispatch personnel matters including: selection, assignment and prioritization of work; training; evaluation; and effective input concerning disciplinary matters.
• Prepare work schedules to provide for adequate coverage on all shifts; prepare and approve time off and overtime schedules.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints concerning dispatch operations and personnel.
• Perform dispatch duties as needed
• Assist in the development of the Unit budget; monitor and, as appropriate, approve expenditures.
• Establish and maintain effective communications with other Department units, other City departments and applicable agencies at all government levels; and assist in the development of emergency-related plans and procedures.
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of dispatch equipment with other City personnel, contractors and vendors.
• Prepare various reports of operations and activities; supervise maintenance of operational records and files.
• Serve as the Custodian of Records for Dispatch Services.
• Represent the Unit at applicable meetings and conferences; attend seminars and workshops.

The Dispatch Services Supervisor receives direction from the Police Technical Services Administrator or higher level department personnel and exercises direct supervision over dispatchers and other assigned staff.

Do you thrive on providing excellent community service? If so, you may be the next Community Services Officer

The City of East Palo Alto Invites Applications for the Position of

FULL-TIME

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

Salary: $5,488 - $6,671 Monthly

$31.66 - $38.48 Hourly

Plus an Outstanding Benefits Package

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM

The Community Service Officer performs a variety of routine to complex field and administrative activities in support of police services and programs for the City’s Police Department. The position provides comprehensive non-sworn staff support to Police Department supervisory and management personnel on a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services; responds to public requests; and performs related duties, as assigned.

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Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured. The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Air Quality Specialist I/II (Monitoring & Technology) in the Air Monitoring – Projects & Technology section of the Meteorology and Measurement Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position. This is a field position based at air monitoring field sites. The Meteorology and Measurement Division supports the mission of the District by monitoring air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area and emissions from industrial facilities; forecasting regional and local air quality; and conducting and supporting community organizations to do community-scale monitoring to guide actions to reduce emissions in the BayArea and in neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution.

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The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Criminal Records Supervisor.

The Position

Under direction of the Criminal Records Manager, the incumbent will supervise the maintenance of criminal records and related activities in the Sheriff's Records Bureau and provide difficult or specialized criminal records office support. There are four supervisors within the Records Bureau that oversee staff on: day shifts, swing shifts, night shifts, and at substations.

There is currently one full-time Criminal Records Supervisor vacancy in the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The individual selected for this position will be assigned to the graveyard/night shift. The approximate working hours for the graveyard shift are 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; however, schedules in the Criminal Records Bureau are flexible and can be changed depending upon the needs of the Sheriff’s Office.

About The Agency

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property and is committed to providing the highest level of professional law enforcement and correctional services. Our jurisdiction stretches north into San Francisco, all the way down south to Gilroy, which means we cover a lot of ground, and therefore data and paperwork. We pledge to promote public trust through fair and impartial policing and will treat all people with dignity, compassion, and respect. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit: https://www.smcsheriff.com .

Rewarding aspects of the job:

Your work will have a direct impact on records staff, sworn personnel, and all of those who come to our office, not limited to other agencies, and/or the public. Requests, documents, and data processed by our department are referred to heavily for information by those who seek it, and in the role of a supervisor, each day is unique, and offers a wealth of learning opportunities as our office and duties intersect with various other departments with the agency, and county itself.

Your commitment and contributions will affect the careers of Records staff, the knowledge of sworn staff in how to handle records related items, and the Sheriff’s Office image to the public and all other agencies/departments that our department crosses paths with. Your position as a supervisor is certain to develop professional skills and relationships that would pave the way for success beyond the office.

Challenging aspects of the job:

You will provide support to a 24/7 department that works around the clock, even on holidays. You will manage multiple requests with changing priorities to support essential functions of the office, sworn personnel, and the public. Our bureau processes and maintains a lot of records, files, documents, and data, and so time-management, organization, and attentiveness to details are some of the skills that will help you succeed in the position. In addition to this, professionalism and confidentiality are two characteristics that should be possessed by the ideal candidate, as this position requires supervising personnel in addition handling any issues with staff, and possible disciplinary actions.

Qualifications

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

Four years of responsible experience providing office support in a law enforcement and/or criminal records setting.

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, July 11, 2024, by 11:59PM PST

Application Screening: Week of July 15, 2024

Panel Interviews: Week of July 29, 2024

*LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

· Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

· 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire

· Reduced Training Period

· Reduced Probationary Period

· Relocation Assistance May Be Available

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Correctional Officer.  Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security. 

About the Sheriff’s Department :

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.