Police Service Technician (20484786)

Northern Bay Area

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

4/5/2024 at 5pm or until 100 applicants

Salary

$32.99-$40.10 Hourly

Additional Questionnaires

Supplemental

About South San Francisco

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past, redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World, with 209 active biotech companies and growing. South San Francisco is at the forefront of biomedical research occupying over 11 million square feet of office/R&D facilities. This brings the City roughly 45,000 highly-skilled workers during the day, and also business visitors to the region.

A vibrant community of 65,710 residents, South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. www.ssf.net. City departments include:

Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Economic & Community Development, Information Technology, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Communications, Human Resources and the Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of governments and a staff of over 400 full- and part-time employees.

South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART and the San Francisco International airport.

Offering excellent benefits.

The City of South San Francisco offers an attractive benefit package which includes a retirement plan. The City of South San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer, cultivates a progressive work environment to recruit, develop, and maintain the most highly qualified, diverse workforce to serve the people of South San Francisco.

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Location

1 Chestnut Avenue South San Francisco, 94080

Description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Service Technician with the City of South San Francisco.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 5, 2024, 5:00 P.M, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

HOURLY RATE: $32.99 - $40.10 per hour

THE DEPARTMENT:

The City of South San Francisco has 85 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department's philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education.

It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community.

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center has opened at 1 Chestnut Avenue. The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts. The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents.

SSFPD Recruitment Video

Job PDF:

PST- job flyer 3-2024.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is interested in a law enforcement career and must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others and deal tactfully with the public; communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing; and use sound judgment when making decisions, along with de-escalation techniques when confronted with complex and stressful situations. The ideal Police Service Technician must also be able and motivated to serve and work with diverse communities and have the ability to successfully understand and carry out directions and to interpret, analyze and explain a variety of complex State and Local policies, procedures, rules, laws and regulations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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

Experience: None required.

Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

• City application

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire

• Resume

NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety.

Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating "see resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

The most highly suitable and qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination will be invited to participate in the examination process which is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 15, 2024.

To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net

Special Instructions

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

• Reference Check

• Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check

• Police Department Background Check (includes review of Personal History Statement)

• Polygraph

• Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug Screen

• DMV Check

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.