Special Information

This position is non-sworn and is assigned to the City Jail and Records Section of the Police Department. At the present time, the City has an opening for a male Police Services Technician and we will only test males. This is authorized under California Penal Code 4021. Candidates who pass the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list. This list may be used to fill additional positions that become available during the life of the list.

The Police Services Technician position requires the ability to work with people under adverse conditions with sensitivity and understanding. The person hired must be willing to accept responsibility for the care and safety of prisoners, perform recordkeeping duties, and be willing to work day or evening shifts, holidays, and frequent overtime. The selected candidate will be required to pass an extensive background investigation, which will include a psychological examination and a polygraph test.

* The DEADLINE for filing application materials for priority screening is Monday, May 5, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. However, if the ideal candidate is not found during the May 5^th priority screening, the deadline may be extended at the discretion of the City. Postmarks, faxes and e-mail will not be accepted.

This brochure is intended to give you a sense of this City job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive review of the duties or desired qualifications of the position.
 

A completed application is required. Applications will be deemed incomplete if all required information is not provided.

A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process and may include a written test, panel interview and a final departmental interview. Selected candidate will be required to take a physical examination, which will include drug screening, and sign a loyalty oath.

Application materials can be obtained from:

City of Monterey Human Resources Department
375 Pacfic St. Suite B
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-3765
www.monterey.org
 

Under general supervision, to search, book, care for, and release prisoners; to perform all aspects of police records functions; to release police records information to authorized persons; to dispatch information and maintain contact with officers in the field; to answer the telephone and greet the public at the department information counter, providing a variety of information and assistance; and to do related work as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Searches, photographs, fingerprints, and books incoming prisoners of the same sex; establishes and updates booking records; inventories and takes custody of inmate property; places prisoners in cells; prepares and serves meals to prisoners; monitors inmate health and safety; takes and places telephone calls relating to prisoners; preserves evidence; accepts bail and releases prisoners; transports equipment, evidence and prisoners; gives testimony in court; performs intoxilyzer tests and records results; prepares reports regarding prisoner conduct and jail operations; performs transcription of police reports; performs a variety of records maintenance and report preparation assignments for the department; indexes case records and incident reports; processes and files Notices to Appear, citations, warrants, and other documents; maintains and updates daily logs; maintains recordkeeping systems for lost and stolen property; processes information for searching, updating, and revising computerized files; compiles periodic reports; operates a radio to maintain contact with officers in the field and provides records information, as needed; operates telecommunications systems to input and request information; confirms outstanding warrants with other law enforcement agencies; answers the telephone and greets the public at an information counter, providing a variety of information and referring them to other staff as appropriate; operates a variety of office equipment; may work various shifts and hours, including holidays and weekends.

Scheduled Monthly Salary: $3,798 (step 1) - $4,616 (step 5)

Uniform Allowance: $60.00 per month

Night Shift Differential: Additional $1.00/hr for regularly scheduled hours between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00a.m.

Deferred Compensation: City will match employee paid contributions to a maximum of $50.00 per month.

Longevity Pay: Additional 5% pay upon completion of 20, 25, and 30 years of service.

Retirement: 2.7% at 55 highest year formula. Employee’s 8% contribution to PERS is tax deferred. City participates in the Medicare portion of Social Security.

Health Plan Spending Fund: A minimum of $548.29 per month up to $1,084.00 per month dependent upon level of participation (or cash-in-lieu of benefits) may be used to purchase medical benefits for the employee and dependents through the PERS Health Plan Program, dependent dental, additional life insurance, deferred dependent care, and/or health care expenses not reimbursed by a medical carrier. Any unused portion of the Health Plan Spending Fund per month is paid as taxable income.

Dental: Fully paid employee coverage.

Vision: Fully paid for employee and eligible dependents.

Life Insurance: $20,000 policy paid by the City, with an option to purchase additional coverage up to $100,000.

Fitness Pass: Fitness Pass Program available for use of the City of Monterey Sports Center.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.

Holidays: 13 paid days annually plus 1 floating holiday.

Vacation: 1-5 years/10 days; 6-10 years/15 days; 11-15 years/ 17 days; 15+ years/20 days; 20+ years/23 days.

Tuition Reimbursement: $1,000 per fiscal year.

Continuing Education Incentive Program: If you have a college degree, you may qualify for 5% premium pay on base salary (for a Baccalaureate degree) or 7.5% premium pay (for a Master’s degree) upon completion of probation.

Additional Information. . . . . . . . .

• Candidate selected will serve up to one (1) year probationary period.
• Candidates who pass the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list. This list may be used to fill additional positions that become available during the life of the list, including subordinate positions.
• This bulletin is for informational purposes only and does not supersede rules regulations, ordinances and resolutions currently in effect.
• Pursuant to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, employees must show proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• The City of Monterey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
   

Equal Opportunity Employer
Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply
City of Monterey Job Hotline 831.646.3751

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