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SWIMMING POOL MANAGER
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SWIMMING POOL MANAGER
REPORTS TO: ASST. TO CITY MANAGER/HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans, directs and coordinates activities at the City Pool. Hires and supervises lifeguards and water safety instructors, and purchases supplies for pool and concessions. Processes time sheets and is in charge of scheduling. This is a seasonal, part-time position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Effective leadership; work effectively in highly stressful environment, problem solving; gives direction to other employees; reading and writing; possess current WSI, Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional and First Aid for the Professional.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hires water safety instructors and lifeguards.
Facilitates the Red Cross certification courses for potential employees.
Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates the work of the City pool employees.
Enforces and administers the provisions of the laws and ordinances of the City.
Collects and prepares daily receipts for deposit.
Deals effectively and courteously with the public.
Manages and monitors budgeted revenues and expenditures.
Performs other related duties as required.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
The Pool Manager is required to utilize a computer for word processing, other standard office equipment, typewriter, telephone, copier, calculator and pool vacuum.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess current certificates for Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional and First Aid for the Professional. Preference is to have served as an Assistant Pool Manager for one year
DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of public swim pool operations.
Principles of organization and management.
Public Health regulations.
Red Cross regulations
Safe work practices.
Ability to:
Perform water safety and lifesaving techniques.
Supervise personnel in the facilitation of all programs.
Maintain control and handle emergency situations.
Work in all weather conditions.
Deal effectively and courteously with the public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
The ability to work with the public. Requires Red Cross certifications and administrative experience. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Use of hands, arms and legs and other motor skills used for swimming skills. Ability to sit and
work long periods of time in varying degrees of weather. Exposure to loud noise, bending,
kneeling, walking on slippery surfaces, squatting; uses senses of vision, hearing and smell to diagnose problems.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: CITY MANAGER
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the activities of the Public Works Department, comprised of the Engineering, Public Works Maintenance, and Solid Waste Department; oversees the provision of departmental services to City residents; prepares, implements and evaluates capital improvement and long-range infrastructure development plans; provides technical assistance and liaison with City staff, developers, and other agencies; oversees the daily and long term Solid Waste Landfill planning operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan, direct, and evaluate City wide public works activities and programs. Ability to visually review maps, plans and construction work; ability to hear and speak to explain projects, give instructions and release information; hand/arm dexterity to manipulate keyboard and drafting utensils; walking on uneven terrain to conduct surveying and construction inspections.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT EXEMPTION:
The incumbent of this position spends more than 50 percent of his/her time in the management of a permanent subdivision of the agency. The incumbent supervises two or more employees. This position is, therefore, Aexempt@ under the Fair Labor Standards Act as an AExecutive Employee.@
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Identifies and prioritizes project needs, establishes project completion time-lines, and provides direction for the use of available staff on public works infrastructure maintenance and development, and landfill maintenance and development.
? Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of City Engineer in project design, development, construction and inspection on Public Works and landfill projects.
? Confers with architects, engineers, developers, consultants and the general public concerning engineering, public works and landfill construction and maintenance matters; assists public in design projects to comply with City development standards; meets with project developers and designers to advise them on City policy standards and alternate design techniques.
? Coordinates engineering and public works activities with other City departments and contract engineering services; confers with staff as needed in preparing and reviewing plans and specifications, inspecting and supervising projects, and implementing improvements or extensions of the City infrastructure.
? Confers with, and provides direction and guidance to Public Works Maintenance staff and confers and assists Water Director and Wastewater Director related to upgrade, maintenance and repair activities in their divisions.
? Prepares annual Public Works and Landfill budgets and submits budget requests to the City Manager, the City Council and its committees.
? Attends meetings of various committees and organizations as the City or Department representative; provides input comment and decisions relative to public works and landfill projects and programs.
? Participates in the selection, training, development and performance evaluation of the Public Works Department and Landfill Department employees.
? Determines the need for contract construction/repair services involving the public works and landfill infrastructure; participates in negotiating contracts; monitors contracts to assure compliance with terms and conditions.
? Assists with the development, presentation, and recommendation of long range capital facility and infrastructure plans.
? Directs the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs involving buildings and other structures, the vehicle fleet, landfill equipment, and streets, and assists with the maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
? Performs development review including checks of improvement drawings and final/parcel maps; oversees or performs inspections on public works improvements.
? Oversees preparation, review, and inspection of engineering and design work on public improvements.
? Responsible for implementation for overseeing Safety Program for Public Works and Landfill Departments.
? Maintains liaison with County and State agencies.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
Computer terminal, with programs including Word, WordPerfect, and Excel; printer; telephone; programmable calculator; survey level; shovel, small hand tools (hammer, etc.); automobile.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Class C or higher California driver=s license.
DESIRABLE SKILL, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
? Municipal public works planning, design, maintenance and construction.
? Municipal solid waste landfill planning, design, maintenance and construction.
? Principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.
? Applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to public works and solid waste functions.
? Methods of analyzing, evaluating and implementing municipal public works and solid waste programs/projects.
? Safe work practices.
? Principles of Effective Management Skills.
Ability to:
? Plan, organize and direct the work of pubic works and landfill personnel.
? Analyze organizational and administrative problems, recommend alternative courses of action, and provide leadership to others in implementing such actions.
? Prepare clear and comprehensive written reports.
? Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
? Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, the general public and representatives of other agencies.
? Apply specific provisions of applicable building, zoning and City standard specifications for public improvements; and State minimum operational standards for landfill.
? Select, supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in administering public works, landfills, and/or engineering functions. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant sitting; frequent keyboarding and visual contact with computer terminal, writing; occasional walking on uneven surfaces to do surveying and inspecting construction and landfill sites; bending, kneeling to turn valves; moderate to heavy lifting.
POLICE SERGEANT
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: POLICE SERGEANT
REPORTS TO: CHIEF OF POLICE
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direction of the Police Chief, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; perform Community Oriented Policing and supervision of Beat Health areas; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community in which they serve; to supervise Police Officers as first-line management personnel; conduct surveys and research special needs within the community; generate programs that will accomplish organizational goals; exercise budget controls; analyze philosophies, objectives, goals and other programs in an effort to benefit the department and city as a whole; and to perform other duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Sit for long periods at a time in assigned vehicle, behind a desk writing reports on computers, interviewing and taking statements from suspects, victims, witnesses, and during stake-outs or surveillance operations. Walk and stand for long periods doing foot surveillance, doing surveys as required by Community Oriented Policing concept, during stakeouts and the following of known or suspected criminals or drug activities, during parades or other special events, directing traffic at collision scenes, talking to mentally disoriented persons during hostage or suicide situations, taking reports, and standing at podiums for presentations.
? Normal vision in both eyes for day and night; correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses; must be 20/40 uncorrected in case glasses are knocked off during combat with suspect or during other emergency; vision can not be tunnel or have any obstruction which would not allow for operating a motor vehicle or observation of other activities while patrolling a given area of responsibility; must be able to have good peripheral vision while patrolling and also be able to read penal and other codes and complete citations or other fine print documents; must be able to read license plates or observe criminal activity at a distance; must have normal color vision and be able to distinguish solid colors for descriptive information on vehicles, persons, clothing and other information as required.
? Must have use of both hands and fingers for dexterity in order to complete the following tasks as required: type, write or print, turn pages in books and citations; collect hairs and other fine pieces of evidence at crime scenes; dust and spray for latent prints; turn caps, lids on containers, door knobs and other items to make entry; answer radio communications via radio microphone and depress buttons on shotguns and safety mechanisms on firearms; safely and accurately shoot a firearm; react to combative suspects by pulling, struggling, restraining, holding, handcuffing, spraying, and other physically demanding hands on training or work related activities.
? Must have good hearing without aid in order to hear suspects, victims, sirens, audio radios, firearms, and other police related activities which would place the officer in danger if not able to hear those sounds; must be able to communicate by hearing a portable radio or in a SWAT operation hear a listening device; must be able to take statements and communicate for investigative purposes at crime scenes and traffic accidents as well as other related police work.
? Must be able to have normal smelling abilities in order to distinguish odors such as chemicals used in the manufacturing of narcotics; marijuana smoke and smell for identification of drug use; alcohol use within vehicle; smoke from fires or other related safety oriented functions within police work.
? Must be able to communicate verbally with victims, witnesses, suspects, responsibles and other persons contacted during a law enforcement duty day. Must be able to take verbal taped statements. Must have command presence when directing people during an emergency. Must be able to verbally warn others including officers of immediate or impending danger.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Acts as Shift Supervisor and is the Police Officer=s first-line supervision and guidance.
? Plans, assigns, schedules, budgets and guides law enforcement needs within the department.
? Ensures that patrol activities are conducted in accordance with departmental rules, policies, and regulations, and ensures that Police Officers are dispatched to the scenes of crimes, accidents, and other emergency situations and assists on these calls as required giving guidance and reacting to the needs of patrol.
? Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
? Answers calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
? Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
? Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
? Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
? Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
? Gives information and directions to the public.
? Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
? Administers first aid and CPR as required.
? Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
? Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
? Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
? Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
? Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
? Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
? Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
? Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualification, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
? Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Willits Police Department Policies and Procedures.
? Performs other related duties as required.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
Vehicle as assigned; uniform as specified in General Orders including duty belt, weapon and other equipment as specified in Departmental Policy and General Order; computers and specified computer software programs; tape recording equipment, and video cassette recorders, cameras, microscopes, photo-imaging equipment, latent print equipment, video cameras, and computer generated imaging equipment; Search Warrant Software programming for writing search warrants; emergency lights, siren, shotgun release, microphone, and emergency vehicle; use pepper spray, mace and other chemicals as required to effect arrests or conduct evidentiary examination; use baton, PR-24, stun-gun or other defensive weapons; assigned firearms.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Meet special requirements of police officer position.
? Possession of a POST Intermediate Certificate, upon completion of probationary period.
? Employment as a Police Officer for a period of three years prior to appointment.
? Possession of a Class C or higher California driver=s license.
? Possession of basic/first responder first aid certificate, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross.
DESIRABLE SKILL, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
? Principles, methods, and techniques of law enforcement work, including patrol, crime prevention, investigation and identification.
? All laws and case laws affecting the proper usage of those laws as depicted by law enforcement agencies throughout California.
? Care and operation of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
? Principles of supervision and training.
? Collection and analysis of evidence.
Ability to:
? Successfully complete a P.O.S.T. approved supervisory course.
? Read, understand, and know how to research laws through the California Legal Resource book and other sources.
? Write and print legibly so that others can read and understand reports.
? Have good recall ability in order to remember names, numbers, incidents and places and other related law enforcement tasks and case laws.
? Think and act quickly and accurately during emergency situations.
? Carry out oral and written orders and directions.
? Meet physical demands and standards as required by a Police Officer.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent walking, running, crawling, twisting, bending, holding, restraining, wrestling, struggling, climbing, sitting, standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, carrying an 80 pound object or dragging a 150 pound object for 80 feet; occasional squatting for hiding, kneeling, laying in a prone position, jumping; must be flexible, have static-explosive-dynamic-trunk strength in order to overcome combative suspects, good coordination and equilibrium; arm and hand steadiness for shooting firearms and doing articulate evidentiary collection; good hand dexterity and coordination for computer and other related duties; good vision both far and near as well as color; good hearing; good physical conditioning for stamina, mobility and effort utilized in the policing duties.
POLICE RECRUIT
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: POLICE RECRUIT
REPORTS TO: FTO SERGEANT OR DESIGNATED FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a non-sworn police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial formalized basic police officer training. Police Recruits will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as probationary entry level police officers with full police authority upon successful completion of a Basic POST Academy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sit for long periods of time, as a trainee during academy, in assigned vehicle, behind a desk and standing at podiums for presentations. Normal vision in both eyes for day and night; correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses; must be 20/40 uncorrected in case glasses are knocked off during combat with suspect or during other emergency; vision cannot be tunnel or have any obstruction which would not allow for operating a motor vehicle or observation of other activities while patrolling a given area of responsibility; must be able to have good peripheral vision while patrolling and also be able to read penal and other codes and complete citations or other fine print; must be able to read license plates or observe other criminal activity at a distance; must have normal color vision and be able to distinguish solid colors for descriptive information on vehicles, persons, clothing and other information as required. Must have use of both hands and fingers for dexterity in order to complete the following tasks as required: type, write or print, turn pages in books and citations; collect hairs and other fine pieces of evidence at crime scenes; dust and spray for latent prints; turn caps, lids on containers, door knobs and other items to make entry; answer radio communications via radio microphone and depress buttons on shotguns and safety mechanisms on firearms; safely and accurately shoot a firearm; react to combative suspects by pulling, grabbing, struggling, fighting, holding, handcuffing, spraying, and other physically demanding hands on training or work related activities. Must have good hearing without aid in order to hear suspects, victims, sirens, audio radios, firearms, and other police related activities which would place the officer in danger of life if not able to hear those sounds; must be able to communicate by hearing a portable radio; must be able to take statements and communicate for investigative purposes at crime scenes and traffic accidents as well as other related police work. Must be able to have normal smelling abilities for identification of drug use, alcohol use and distinction within vehicle, smoke from fires or other related safety oriented functions within police work. Must be able to communicate verbally with victims, witnesses, suspects, responsibles and other persons contacted during a law enforcement duty day. Must have command presence when directing people during an emergency. Must be able to verbally warn others, including officers, of immediate or impending danger.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Keeps in good physical condition in order to meet and/or exceed the requirements of the POST Basic Academy.
? Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualification, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
? Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Willits Police Department Policies and Procedures.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
Uniform as specified by POST Basic Academy, including duty belt, weapon and other equipment as specified.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship, except as provided in Section 2267 of the Vehicle Code.
b) Be at least 18 years of age.
c) Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
d) Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
e) Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test indicating high school graduation level, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities; provided that this subdivision shall not apply to any public officer or employee who was employed, prior to the effective date of the amendment of this section made at the 1971 Regular Session of the Legislature, in any position declared by law prior to the effective date of such amendment to be peace officer positions.
f) Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Physical condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon. Emotional and mental condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon or by a licensed psychologist who has a doctoral degree in psychology and at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders.
Excellent physical condition; free from any disqualifying conditions cited in the document AMedical Screening Manual for California Law Enforcement@, published by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Achievement of Aacceptable rating@ in the City psychological evaluation.
Vision: Both eyes corrected 20/20 or 20/40 uncorrected.
Possession of a valid Class C or higher California Driver=s license; good driving record.
DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
? All laws and case laws effecting the proper usage of those laws as depicted by law enforcement agencies throughout California.
? Modern police practices and methods.
? Geography of the City.
? Police Department rules, regulations and procedures.
Ability to:
? Read, understand, and know how to research laws through the California Legal Resource book and other sources.
? Write and print legibly so that others can read and understand your reports.
? Have good recall ability in order to remember names, numbers, incidents and places and other related law enforcement tasks and case laws.
? Think and act quickly and accurately during emergency situations.
? Obtain information through interview and interrogation.
? Speak effectively.
? Carry out oral and written orders and directions.
? Meet physical demands and standards as required by a Police Officer.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
? Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent walking, running, crawling, twisting, bending, grabbing, fighting, wrestling, struggling, climbing, sitting, standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, carrying an 80 pound object or dragging a 150 pound object for 80 feet; occasional squatting for hiding, kneeling, laying in a prone position, jumping; must be flexible, have static-explosive-dynamic-trunk strength in order to overcome combative suspects, good coordination and equilibrium; arm and hand steadiness for shooting firearms and doing articulate evidentiary collection; good hand dexterity and coordination for computer and other related duties; good vision both far and near as well as color; good hearing; good physical conditioning for stamina, mobility and effort utilized in the policing duties.
POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: POLICE OFFICER
REPORTS TO: POLICE SERGEANT
POSITION SUMMARY:
? Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforces traffic laws and regulations; performs Community Oriented Policing; investigates crimes and promotes peace within the community in which they serve; and perform other duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Sit for long periods at a time in assigned vehicle, behind a desk writing reports on computers, interviewing and taking statements from suspects, victims, witnesses, and during stake-outs or surveillance operations. Walk and stand for long periods during foot surveillance, doing surveys as required by Community Oriented Policing concept, during stakeouts and the following of known or suspected criminals or drug activities, during parades or other special events, directing traffic at collision scenes, talking to mentally disoriented persons during hostage or suicide situations, taking reports, and standing at podiums for presentations.
? Normal vision in both eyes for day and night; correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses; must be 20/40 uncorrected, in case glasses are knocked off during combat with suspect or during other emergency; vision cannot be tunnel or have any obstruction which would not allow for operating a motor vehicle or observation of other activities while patrolling a given area of responsibility; must be able to have good peripheral vision while patrolling and also be able to read penal and other codes and complete citations or other fine print documents; must be able to read license plates or observe criminal activity at a distance; must have normal color vision and be able to distinguish solid colors for descriptive information on vehicles, persons, clothing and other information as required.
? Must have use of both hands and fingers for dexterity in order to complete the following tasks as required: type, write or print, turn pages in books and citations; collect hairs and other fine pieces of evidence at crime scenes; dust and spray for latent prints; turn caps, lids on containers, door knobs and other items to make entry; answer radio communications via radio microphone and depress buttons on shotguns and safety mechanisms on firearms; safely and accurately shoot a firearm; react to combative suspects by pulling, grabbing, struggling, restraining, holding, handcuffing, spraying and other physically demanding hands on training or work related activities.
? Must have good hearing without aid in order to hear suspects, victims, sirens, audio radios, firearms, and other police related activities which would place the officer in danger if not able to hear those sounds; must be able to communicate by hearing a portable radio or in a SWAT operation hear a listening device; must be able to take statements and communicate for investigative purposes at crime scenes and traffic accidents as well as other related police work.
? Must be able to have normal smelling abilities in order to distinguish odors such as chemicals used in the manufacturing of narcotics; marijuana smoke and smell for identification of drug use; alcohol use within vehicle; smoke from fires or other related safety oriented functions within police work.
? Must be able to communicate verbally with victims, witnesses, suspects, responsibles and other persons contacted during a law enforcement duty day. Must be able to take verbal taped statements. Must have command presence when directing people during an emergency. Must be able to verbally warn others including officers of immediate or impending danger.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
? Answers calls for the protection of life and property , and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
? Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
? Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
? Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
? Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
? Gives information and directions to the public.
? Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjucation.
? Administers first aid and CPR as required.
? Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
? Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
? Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
? Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
? Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
? Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
? Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
? Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualification, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
? Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Willits Police Department Policies and Procedures.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
Vehicle as assigned; uniform as specified in General Orders including duty belt, weapon and other equipment as specified in Departmental Policy and General Orders; computers and specified computer software programs; tape recording equipment, video cassette recorders, cameras, microscopes, photo-imaging equipment, latent print equipment, video cameras, and computer generated imaging equipment; Search Warrant Software programming for writing search warrants; emergency lights, siren, shotgun release, microphone, and emergency vehicle; use pepper spray, mace and other chemicals as required to effect arrests or conduct evidentiary examination; use baton, PR-24, stun-gun or other defensive weapons; assigned firearms.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship, except as provided in Section 2267 of the Vehicle Code.
? Be at least 18 years of age.
? Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
? Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
? Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test indicating high school graduation level, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities; provided that this subdivision shall not apply to any public officer or employee who was employed, prior to the effective date of the amendment of this section made at the 1971 Regular Session of the Legislature if any position declared by law prior to the effective date of such amendment to be peace officer positions.
? Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Physical condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon. Emotional and mental condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon or by a licensed psychologist who has a doctoral degree in psychology and at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders.
? Excellent physical condition; free from any disqualifying conditions cited in the document AMedical Screening Manual for California Law Enforcement@ published by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
? Achievement of Aacceptable@ rating in the City psychological evaluation.
? Vision: Both eyes corrected 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses or 20/40 uncorrected.
? Possession of a valid Class C or higher California Driver=s license; good driving record.
? Successfully complete the Willits Police Department Field Training Program.
? Graduate of POST approved Basic Academy at time of appointment.
? Possession of an Advanced First Aid certificate, including CPR.
DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
? Employment with another department submitting as a Lateral or Employment as a Police Recruit with the City of Willits.
? Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic and/or Intermediate Certificate.
Knowledge of:
? All laws and case laws affecting the proper usage of those laws as depicted by law enforcement agencies throughout California.
Ability to:
? Read, understand, and know how to research laws through the California Legal Resource book and other sources.
? Write and print legibly so that others can read and understand reports.
? Have good recall ability in order to remember names, numbers, incidents and places and other related law enforcement tasks and case laws.
? Think and act quickly and accurately during emergency situations.
? Carry out oral and written orders and directions.
? Meet physical demands and standards as required by a Police Officer.
? Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
? Use and carry firearms
? Work cooperatively with others.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
? Possession of a certificate of completion from a POST certified Basic Academy.
? High School Diploma or equivalent.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent walking, running, crawling, twisting, bending, grabbing, restraining, wrestling, struggling, climbing, sitting, standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, carrying an 80 pound object or dragging a 150 pound object for 80 feet; occasional squatting for hiding, kneeling, laying in a prone position, jumping; must be flexible, have static-explosive-dynamic-trunk strength in order to overcome combative suspects, good coordination and equilibrium; arm and hand steadiness for shooting firearms and doing articulate evidentiary collection; good hand dexterity and coordination for computer and other related duties; good vision both far and near as well as color; good hearing; good physical conditioning for stamina, mobility and effort utilized in the policing duties.
CHIEF OF POLICE
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: CHIEF OF POLICE
REPORTS TO: CITY MANAGER
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direction of the City Manager, controls all Police Department functions and activities to include but not be limited to: field operations; office management, investigative and patrol responsibilities; serves as Chief of Police; provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the City Manager; performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces federal, state, county and city codes and laws; performs community oriented policing and supervision of beat health areas through departmental supervisors; investigates crimes and promotes peace within the community; supervises all employees, technical staff, management personnel and officers; conducts surveys and researches special needs within the community; generates programs that will accomplish organizational goals; exercises budget controls; analyzes philosophies, objectives, goals and other programs in an effort to benefit the department and city as a whole; and does other duties as required and assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Sit for long periods at a time in assigned vehicle, behind a desk writing reports on computers, interviewing and taking statements from suspects, victims, witnesses, and during stake-outs or surveillance operations. Walk and stand for long periods doing foot surveillance, doing surveys as required by Community Oriented Policing concept, during stakeouts and the following of known or suspected criminals or drug activities, during parades or other special events, directing traffic at collision scenes, talking to mentally disoriented persons during hostage or suicide situations, taking reports, and standing at podiums for presentations.
? Normal vision in both eyes for day and night; correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses; must be 20/40 uncorrected in case glasses are knocked off during combat with suspect or during other emergency; vision can not be tunnel or have any obstruction which would not allow for operating a motor vehicle or observation of other activities while patrolling a given area of responsibility; must be able to have good peripheral vision while patrolling and also be able to read penal and other codes and complete citations or other fine print documents; must be able to read license plates or observe criminal activity at a distance; must have normal color vision and be able to distinguish solid colors for descriptive information on vehicles, persons, clothing and other information as required.
? Must have use of both hands and fingers for dexterity in order to complete the following tasks as required: type, write or print, turn pages in books and citations; collect hairs and other fine pieces of evidence at crime scenes; dust and spray for latent prints; turn caps, lids on containers, door knobs and other items to make entry; answer radio communications via radio microphone and depress buttons on shotguns and safety mechanisms on firearms; safely and accurately shoot a firearm; react to combative suspects by pulling, grabbing, struggling, fighting, holding, handcuffing, spraying, and other physically demanding hands on training or work related activities.
? Must have good hearing without aid in order to hear suspects, victims, sirens, audio radios, firearms, and other police related activities which would place the officer in danger if not able to hear those sounds; must be able to communicate by hearing a portable radio or in a SWAT operation hear a listening device; must be able to take statements and communicate for investigative purposes at crime scenes and traffic accidents as well as other related police work.
? Must be able to have normal smelling abilities in order to distinguish odors such as chemicals used in the manufacturing of narcotics; marijuana smoke and smell for identification of drug use; alcohol use within vehicle; smoke from fires or other related safety oriented functions within police work.
? Must be able to communicate verbally with victims, witnesses, suspects, responsibles and other persons contacted during a law enforcement duty day. Must take verbal taped statements. Must have command presence when directing people during an emergency. Must be able to verbally warn others including officers of immediate or impending danger.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT EXEMPTION:
The incumbent of this position spends more than 50 percent of his/her time in the management of a permanent subdivision of the agency. The incumbent supervises two or more employees. This position is, therefore, Aexempt@ under the Fair Labor Standards Act as an AExecutive Employee.@
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures as well as orchestrates the priorities of these within the department.
? Plans, assigns, schedules, directs, supervises, budgets and guides activities and law enforcement needs within the department in order to preserve order, protect life and property.
? Ensures that patrol activities are conducted in accordance with departmental rules, policies, and regulations, and ensures that Police Officers are dispatched to the scenes of crimes, accidents, and other emergency situations and assists on these calls as required giving guidance and reacting to the needs of the department.
? Ensures that supervisors and officers patrol designated areas of the City on assigned shifts.
? Answers calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes when needed.
? Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
? Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
? Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
? Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
? Gives information and directions to the public.
? Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
? Administers first aid and CPR as required.
? Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
? Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
? Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
? Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
? Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
? Ensures that animal regulation tasks are handled as assigned.
? Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
? Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Willits Police Department Policies and Procedures.
? Coordinates law enforcement activities with other City departments and law enforcement agencies.
? Directs the development and implementation of departmental in-service training programs.
? Enforces discipline and training regulations.
? Evaluates employee work performance and recommends promotions.
? Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies.
? Prepares budget estimates.
? Directs investigations of citizen complaints.
? Serves as management liaison with the Little Lake Fire Protection District.
? Performs duties and responsibilities of Operations Division Chief in the City=s Emergency Organization.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
Vehicle as assigned; uniform as specified in General Orders including duty belt, weapon and other equipment as specified in Departmental Policy and General Order; computers and specified computer software programs; tape recording equipment, and video cassette recorders, cameras, microscopes, photo-imaging equipment, latent print equipment, video cameras, and computer generated imaging equipment; Search Warrant Software programming for writing search warrants; emergency lights, siren, shotgun release, microphone, and emergency vehicle; use pepper spray, mace and other chemicals as required to effect arrests or conduct evidentiary examination; use baton, PR-24, stun-gun or other defensive weapons; assigned firearms.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Class C or higher California driver=s license.
Possession of the Advanced Certificate issued by the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
DESIRABLE SKILL, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
? Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization, management and their application to specific situations.
? Principles of public administration, including personnel, training, and budgetary control.
? Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification patrol, record keeping and care and custody of persons and property.
? Laws, ordinances, regulations and recent court decisions affecting police work.
? Use and care of firearms.
? Principles of supervision.
? All laws and case laws effecting the proper usage of those laws as depicted by law enforcement agencies throughout California.
? Budgeting and all other technical knowledge necessary for overall management of Police operations and departmental management.
Ability to:
? Plan, organize and coordinate the work of the Police Department.
? Formulate, place in effect and administer sound departmental policy.
? Develop, coordinate and administer departmental budget expenditures.
? Complete and obtain a POST Supervisory Certificate within two years of appointment.
? Speak and write effectively.
? Read, understand, and know how to research laws through the California Legal Resource book and other sources.
? Write and print legibly so that others can read and understand reports.
? Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with departmental employees, other law enforcement agencies, public officials and the general public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Possession of an Associate of Arts or Sciences Degree or higher educational achievement; possession of all POST Certificates up to and including a Management Certificate; broad and extensive experience in all major phases of municipal police work including at least three years in a responsible supervisory capacity in a municipal police department.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent walking, running, crawling, twisting, bending, grabbing, fighting, wrestling, struggling, climbing, sitting, occasional standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, carrying an 80 pound object or dragging a 150 pound object for 80 feet; occasional squatting for hiding, kneeling, laying in a prone position, jumping; must be flexible, have static-explosive-dynamic-trunk strength in order to overcome combative suspects, good coordination and equilibrium; arm and hand steadiness for shooting firearms and doing articulate evidentiary collection; good hand dexterity and coordination for computer and other related duties; good vision both far and near as well as color; good hearing; good physical conditioning for stamina, mobility and effort utilized in the policing duties.
OFFICE ASSISTANTS I, II AND III
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: OFFICE ASSISTANTS I, II AND III
REPORTS TO: City Manager
Finance Director
Community Development Director
Human Resources Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Specified clerical duties in support of City departments; Tasks performed included, but are not limited to, the following in increasing levels of difficulty and responsibility through the Office Assistant series: Finance Department accounting functions such as Payroll, Accounts Payable and Utility Billing; responds to telephone inquiries, screens and directs calls and takes messages; greets customers and visitors of the departments; performs word processing and other office machines/computer equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Use of computer/word processor and sitting in chair; frequent standing; respond to public inquiries; tactfully deal with public in oral and written communications; full use of hands and fingers to use office equipment.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Answers telephone calls, screens and directs calls and takes messages; greets customers and visitors of the departments.
? Receipts cash; balances cash to computer printouts; prepares daily bank deposit.
? Operates various office equipment.
? Performs routine filing and maintenance of records management system.
? Receives, sorts and directs incoming mail, prepares materials for individual and bulk mailing.
? Maintains an inventory of office supplies; orders and documents purchase transactions.
? Assists with the expedient processing of applications, forms and other materials constituting the department=s paper flow and record keeping.
? Processes a variety of miscellaneous billings and reconciliations including quarterly occupancy tax forms, hangar rentals and various Enterprise fund billings including water, landfill and sewer assessment roll; maintains receivable records; monitors cash collection of miscellaneous receivables and initiates follow-up.
? Prepares and distributes various contracts and agreements utilizing standard formats.
? Schedules and maintains a log of usage or rentals of City property; collects required deposits; secures appropriate insurance; refunds or applies deposits as appropriate; balances deposits and insurances to general ledger.
? Attends meetings of various committees for the purpose of preparing minutes, notes and other documentation of actions.
? Word processes correspondence, agendas, minutes of meetings, memos, reports and forms from handwritten, typed drafts, Dictaphone or verbal instructions.
? Performs work involving City=s payroll functions; collects and audits timekeeping records; maintains employee master files with up to date information; maintains PERS files and reports; prepares check requests for periodic payment of deductions and benefits; processes quarterly payroll tax returns and year-end reports; prepares W-4 and W-2 records; reconciles general ledger to payroll.
? Maintains purchase order/requisition/encumbrance system; performs duties related to preparing, auditing and inputting source documents representing claims against the City; balances output to control documents; prepares and disburses City checks; maintains the vendor file; prepares and mails annual forms 1099’s.
? Initiates purchases or assists in the purchase of supplies goods, wares, merchandise, equipment and materials required by the City.
? Operates and maintains the utility billing system; calculates, prints and mails water garbage bills; posts payments; opens and closes accounts; collects and monitors customer deposits, monitors those customer accounts on a payment schedule; issues shut-off notices; responds to customers= inquiries; coordinates with meter readers and water department personnel regarding service installations, repairs, reconnections and shut-offs; prepares statistical or other data as required by the City and various other agencies.
? Maintains business license system; processes business license applications; prints and distributes quarterly billing forms and follow-up notices; prepares and mails licenses; determines business category for reporting purposes; receives and deposits cash receipts to customer account.
? Word processing, compiling reports and studies, agenda preparation for Planning and Building functions within the Community Development Department.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
Computer terminal, keyboard, IBM System 36 operating system and programs, personal computer and programs such as Word Perfect, Windows 3.1, Microsoft Excel 5.0 computerized cash register, FAX, postage meter, copier, typewriter, calculator (10-key tape type), and Dictaphone.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None.
DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
? Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
? Modern office practices and procedures.
? Office and accounting machines.
? Computerized accounting systems.
Ability to:
? Work under pressure.
? Respond to needs of the public and fellow workers in a polite, helpful and cooperative manner.
? Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
? Work independently.
? Establish priorities in organizing work and meeting deadlines.
? Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
? Perform arithmetical and mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
? Word process at a rate of at least 45 words per minute.
? Operate a variety of office machines and equipment.
? Read and interpret various City ordinances applicable to the position.
? Read and interpret union memoranda of understanding.
OFFICE ASSISTANT I: Basic skills and abilities to perform the less complex duties in a responsible manner with moderate supervision.
OFFICE ASSISTANT II: Skills and abilities to perform the more complex duties in a responsible manner with minimal supervision
OFFICE ASSISTANT III: Above average skills and abilities to perform all of the functions exercising the use of independent judgment in a responsible and self-directed manner with minimal supervision.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Any combination of education, training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant sitting in office chair; use of hands for operation of office equipment; frequent moving from sitting to standing at counter; occasional lifting of office equipment, storage boxes and supplies of less than 30 pounds.