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$20.08-$24.34 Hourly / $3,480.00-$4,219.00 Monthly / $41,756.00-$50,622.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Direct and control traffic; train and direct Junior Traffic Patrol and School Crossing Guards.
2. Accept and process complaints received at the counter or by telephone.
3. Answer telephone, route calls, take phone messages, and dispatch police vehicles.
4. Perform clerical duties such as ordering, receiving and distributing supplies, processing mail, preparing reports, indexing and filing criminal records, correspondence and reports.
5. Release prisoner’s property; maintain records of stolen and recovered automobiles; issue automobile releases, and maintain log book during assigned shift.
6. Operate and monitor metal detectors and video surveillance equipment in building security assignments.
7. Search handbags, briefcases, backpacks and other containers.
8. Provide directions and other information to persons entering public buildings.
9. Perform related non-law enforcement duties as assigned.
Requires a general knowledge of: The role and function of a law enforcement agency; customer service and office procedures and practices.
Requires the ability to: Learn and understand police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws and policies; communicate orally with people of diverse education, social and ethnic backgrounds; write clear, legible and grammatically correct reports in English; gather, record, evaluate and draw logical conclusion(s) from verbal information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people; walk and/or stand for long periods of time; understand and follow oral and written instructions; organize and maintain records; and deal courteously but firmly with the public.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Requires graduation from high school or successful completion of an equivalency test (GED or California High School Proficiency Exam) and must be enrolled or agree to enroll in a course of study approved by the Police Department in an accredited University, College or Junior/Community College.
Persons appointed to positions in the category must meet the basic standards established for Q2 Police Officer.
Established: 4/22/1968
Amended: 9/10/2014