Police Assistant - City of Vallejo (CA) : Job Details

Salary : $63,171.06 - $76,784.66 AnnuallyLocation : Vallejo Police Department, CAJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: 25-MC-05Department: POLICE DEPARTMENTOpening Date: 01/10/2025Closing Date: 1/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific DescriptionThank you for your interest in a career with the Vallejo Police Department! The Vallejo Police Department is committed to hiring personnel who embody professionalism, are dedicated to providing superior service to the community, and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department. THE POSITIONThis recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies. The current open positions are in Patrol Operations. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.The incumbent in this position will be expected to participate in performing a wide variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of sworn personnel and may be assigned to traffic, patrol, evidence and property, or investigations. When assigned to the Traffic Division, incumbents will be responsible for receiving and processing abandoned vehicle notices, maintaining control status of reported vehicles, coordinating the removal of vehicles, and providing notification to registered owners. They will monitor and enforce City ordinances of non-criminal nature. They will investigate auto accidents of non-criminal nature, documenting the accident scene, taking statements from those involved, and maintaining the appropriate paperwork. They will also be expected to respond to complaints from the public and investigate potential violations and alleged nuisances. When assigned to Patrol Operations, incumbents will respond to non-violent, cold criminal cases, and traffic collisions. They will perform a wide variety of civilian field work in direct support of sworn personnel including taking police reports, conducting traffic investigations, and crime scene search/processing. They will also respond to public inquiries, provide the public with information, and resolve complaints in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner. When assigned to the Evidence and Property Division, incumbents will assist in the processing of crime scenes including photographing, conducting latent fingerprint searches, collecting evidence, writing reports, and preparing sketches. They will assist in preparing evidence for use which includes bar coding evidence and entering descriptions of evidence into the system. They will retrieve evidence from court, return it to evidence storage and enter the transactions into the system. They will also dispose of evidence in accordance with court orders or laws, under the supervision of sworn personnel. When assigned to the Investigations Division, incumbents will perform a variety of routine follow-up investigative work not requiring sworn personnel. They will assist in conducting interviews, taking statements, and gathering evidence. They will also be expected to conduct routine statistical analyses related to criminal activities and will make court appearances as required.THE DEPARTMENTThe City of Vallejo Police Department's mission is to provide professional law enforcement services that enhance, protect, and promote the quality of life for persons residing, visiting, or doing business in the City of Vallejo. For more information about the Vallejo Police Department, please visit their THE CITY OF VALLEJOThe City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from management or supervisory staff. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in performing a wide variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of sworn personnel including taking police reports, conducting traffic investigations, crime scene search, property management, and applicant processing.
• Assist in the processing of crime scenes; photograph crime scenes; conduct latent fingerprint searches; collect evidence; write reports; prepare sketches of crime scene as required.
• Assist in comparing latent fingerprints to known inked prints; make matches and testify in court to the match; trace fingerprints for the Cal-ID Program.
• Assist in preparing evidence for use; bar code evidence; enter description of evidence into computer.
• Retrieve evidence from court; return evidence to storage on return from court; enter transactions into computer.
• Return evidence to owners or dispose of in accordance with court orders or laws.
• Develop, promote and oversee various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch, drug awareness, vandalism, personal safety and adult safety programs; present presentations to various schools and community groups.
• Plan, coordinate and implement various crime prevention events including building tours; reserve necessary facilities and equipment; organize and coordinate guest speakers; solicit for contributions.
• Serve as a field or desk officer; take phone or in person reports of criminal incidents; process requests for police reports and public information; collect and log found property; strip and pat search prisoners; fingerprint arrestees, applicants for various licenses, and citizens; issue licenses; process narcotic and sex offender registrants.
• Receive and process abandoned vehicle notices, maintaining control of status of reported vehicles; coordinate the removal of vehicles and notification to registered owners.
• Monitor and enforce City ordinances of a non-criminal nature; investigate auto accidents of a non-criminal nature; document the accident scene; take statements from those involved and maintain appropriate paper work.
• Perform a variety of routine follow-up investigative work not requiring sworn personnel; conduct interviews; take statements and gather evidence.
• Respond to complaints from the public; investigate potential violations and alleged nuisances.
• Serve as 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.
• 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.
• Make court appearances as required related to assigned activities.
• Conduct routine statistical analyses related to criminal activities
• Perform a variety of general clerical and secretarial duties as required including data entry of investigative reports and filing of evidence reports, mug shots and fingerprint cards.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training GuidelinesAny 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:Two years of experience involving exposure to the public and interpretation of laws, rules, and procedures. Some experience in a criminal justice agency performing non-sworn duties is desirable. Training: A high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized law enforcement training. License or Certificate:Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods including computer equipment.
• Basic principles of report preparation.
• Techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner.

Ability to:

• Learn the organization and functions of a municipal law enforcement agency.
• Learn general law enforcement codes, practices and methods.
• Learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Apply the laws, codes, policies and procedures related to the gathering of legal evidence.
• Apply Federal, State, City and departmental laws, policies and procedures.
• Work courteously with the general public on the telephone or in person.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment.
• Deal with the public firmly, courteously and tactfully.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working ConditionsOffice and patrol environment; exposure to dust and noise; bodily fluids, and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and investigation in confined areas.The Recruitment & Selection Process 1) Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered. 2) Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of January 27, 2025. 3) Candidates who are deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to take part in an assessment process which may consist of written, online, oral, or performance exercises. Candidates invited to the assessment process will be notified by email of the date, time, and location of the assessment. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. 4) Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department. NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-###-####. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department by emailing by January 27, 2025 to request an accommodation.PRIOR TO HIREThe selected candidate will be required to:1) Submit to reference checks.2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check.3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam.4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ( City ) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ( DSW ) by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.Click for benefit information for International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Employees (IBEW): 01 Instructions for Supplemental Questionnaire: Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Vallejo! We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in the posted vacancy.A lack of a complete and thorough responses to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided, may result in disqualification from the selection process. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history.Please provide unique and comprehensive responses for each question. Answering, see resume , or copying and pasting any portion of your resume in the open text field may result in elimination from further consideration. Please indicate below that you have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

02 Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Trade School or Certificate Program
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD

03 Please indicate how many years of experience you have working with the public.

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Two or more years

04 Please describe, in detail, your experience working with the public. If none, please type N/A . 05 Please indicate how many years of experience you have interpreting laws, rules, and procedures.

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Two or more years

06 Please describe, in detail, your experience interpreting laws, rules, and procedures. If none, please type N/A . 07 Please indicate how many years of experience you have in a criminal justice agency performing non-sworn duties.

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Two or more years

08 Please describe, in detail, your experience in a criminal justice agency performing non-sworn duties. If none, please type, N/A . 09 Please indicate how many years of experience you have in a criminal justice agency performing sworn duties.

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Two or more years

10 Please describe, in detail, your experience in a criminal justice agency performing sworn duties. If non, please type, N/A . 11 I understand that, if selected, I will initially be assigned in the field to Patrol Operations and will be required to be wear a uniform, a duty belt, and a bullet-resistant vest.Please indicate below that you have read and understand the statement above.

• Yes
• No

12 I understand that the City of Vallejo Human Resources Department is not responsible for any lost or redirected emails and that it is my responsibility to add [email protected] to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as spam or junk mail.Please indicate below that you have read and understand the statement above.

• Yes
• No

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