City of Red Bluff, CA

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Police Corporal may provide supervision of personnel assigned to a patrol watch for a specified time period.. Provide immediate first-line supervision for personnel in conjunction with a Police Sergeant.. Assist the Police Sergeant in planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of personnel.. Accept and resolve citizen complaints in the absence of a Police Sergeant where possible.. Positions shall receive a uniform allowance of $38.46 ($1,000 annnually) for sworn officers and community service officers, $19.23 (500 annually) for communication dispatchers per bi-weekly pay period.

police corporal

Salary : $75,413.00 - $117,059.80 Annually Location : Red Bluff, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2023018 Department: Police Opening Date: 11/30/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Description $40,000 HIRING BONUS Hiring Bonus being offered is for successful candidates that complete the hiring process. Bonus to be paid out in 4 installments over a 24-month period and requires a 4-year commitment to the agency. *The top wage listed is contingent upon qualifying for certain incentives including educational, POST certification and longevity for years of service, which is transferable as a POST certified peace officer from other agencies. Supervises employees who perform all classes of law enforcement work. Duties include, but are not limited to, planning work, coordinating field activity, counseling, and training of personnel. The employee shall have the personal qualifications of leadership and supervisory ability, knowledge of laws and court procedures, and be familiar with the police department's accounting procedures, policies, rules and regulations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Police Corporal may provide supervision of personnel assigned to a patrol watch for a specified time period. Personnel assigned to the watch could be police officers, community service officers, dispatchers, volunteers and inmates assigned to work release programs. When working with the Police Sergeant the Watch Commander responsibilities may not be relinquished by the Police Sergeant. The Police Corporal may serve as a supervisor in the absence of the Police Sergeant. When this occurs the Police Corporal will assume the responsibilities as the Watch Commander for a specified shift(s). <ul><li>Provide immediate first-line supervision for personnel in conjunction with a Police Sergeant. The Police Corporal must provide effective supervision of all assigned personnel. Must exhibit leadership skill at all times, maintain discipline and insure that all rules and regulations are followed. </li><li>Handle calls for service and perform various aspects of police work as needed to maintain public safety. </li><li>Assist the Police Sergeant in planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of personnel. Provide counseling and training as required. Ensure that goals, and watch priorities are met, effective schedules and methods of providing services are established and policies and procedures are utilized as necessary to accomplish the mission. </li><li>Perform special projects, and ensure that problem oriented, and community oriented policing projects or programs are utilized. Ensure that projects or programs are documented accurately, organized in an efficient manner, and completed in a timely fashion. </li><li>Assist the Police Sergeant in developing goals, objectives and priorities for the watch. </li><li>Review and approve police reports and other documents submitted by police personnel. Review reports to ensure they are accurate, thorough, completed on time and meet department standards. </li><li>Accept and resolve citizen complaints in the absence of a Police Sergeant where possible. Ensures that the receipt of a citizen complaint is properly documented per Department policy. Ensure that the proper documentation is complete and forwarded up the chain of command. Provides feedback and follow-up as required, effectively responds to inquiries from the general public, press, or outside agencies when appropriate. Utilizes appropriate public relations skills and techniques. </li><li>Conducts roll call briefings in the absences of a Police Sergeant. Briefings are complete, concise and effective communication skills are exhibited. </li><li>Monitor personnel equipment usage. Maintains and completes accurate records on department equipment with respect to location, storage, assignment and damage of department equipment. Ensures that all personnel are provided with the necessary equipment to perform their duties. Ensures that damaged or lost equipment is reported in a timely and appropriate manner to the proper chain of command. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned and proactively enforces laws, rules and regulations. Conducts their supervisory responsibilities and other duties related to enforcement in a manner geared at assisting in the reduction of the crime rate and the reduction of calls for service. </li><li>Supervise personnel and perform work in a cooperative and appropriate fashion with the personnel assigned to the Dispatch Center. </li> </ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. </li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to run, jump, push, pull, drive safely at high speeds and in adverse conditions, physically apprehends and subdues suspects. </li><li>Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and be free from color blindness. </li> </ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Incumbents in this classification are required to work on a shift schedule, including weekends and holidays, which are subject to being changed on short notice. </li><li>Employee may at times work indoors for only 10% of the time and work outdoors for as much as 90% of the time (including time spent in a patrol car or other police vehicle). Employee goes from being seated in a docile position in their police cars or office to a highly energized position, and then return to a docile position. The job can be very fast paced and may require quick changes in pace within a short period of time. </li><li>While performing the duties of this job indoors, the work environment is generally in a temperature controlled office. </li><li>Employees regularly work outdoors at all times of day and in all weather conditions and are routinely exposed to hazardous situations that may result injury, death or use of deadly force on others. </li><li>Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises, including but not limited to, emergency vehicle sirens, gun fire, shouting and yelling. </li> </ul>Education, Experience & Licenses MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Possession of a POST Basic Certificate and three years experience as a Police Officer in the State of California as of the date of promotion. </li> </ul>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li>Within one year of appointment complete the P.O.S.T. Supervisory Course. </li><li>Within 30 months of appointment, qualify for the P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate. </li> </ul> DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision, counseling, and training; department rules and regulations; criminal law; apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation of evidence; police methods and procedures related to patrol, philosophy of community oriented policing and problem solving, traffic control and investigation techniques; laws and court procedures; effective written and oral communications skills; police department accounting and budgeting procedures, City and Department policies, rules and regulations; and effective public relations skills. Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees. Supervise and direct assigned area of responsibility; provide effective leadership; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; interpret and apply laws and regulations; prepare clear and concise reports; operate a police vehicle safely; properly use a police radio; effectively operate a variety of computers and computer related technologies; proper use and care of firearms and other protective equipment; supervise and train assigned personnel; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; effectively counsel employees; and maintain positive, cooperative and effective relationships with other supervisors and management. Selection Guidelines The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Police Corporal, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list. Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions about this recruitment contact: Scott Garrison, HR Administrator 530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | hr.redbluff@cityofredbluff.org All final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the City. The City of Red Bluff is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. This position is covered by the Police Officers' Association bargaining unit. The City offers a generous benefit package which includes:<ul> <li>5% salary step increases based upon satisfactory completion of first 6 months (Step A to B). </li><li>Annual 5% salary step increases based upon satisfactory completion of each full year (Steps B to F). </li><li>5% Longevity Steps at 5 & 10 years of service (includes commensurate years of service at other qualifying agencies). </li><li>Educational and POST Certificate incentives available. </li><li>Approximately 80% of the premiums for medical, dental and vision plans are paid by the City. These plans cover the employee and all eligible family members. </li><li>Life Insurance coverage up to $50,000 fully paid by the City. </li><li>A retirement plan through CalPERS. </li><li>A deferred compensation retirement savings plan is available to employees. </li><li>An Employee Assistance Program is provided to all employees and employees' family members at no cost. </li><li>Positions shall receive a uniform allowance of $38.46 ($1,000 annnually) for sworn officers and community service officers, $19.23 (500 annually) for communication dispatchers per bi-weekly pay period. </li> </ul>Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of:<ul> <li>108 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service, commensurate years of service at other qualifying agencies accepted). </li><li>96 hours of sick time. </li><li>14 paid holidays </li> </ul> 01 Do you have a POST basic certificate and at least three (3) years as a Police Officer in the State of California? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 Have you completed or are you able to complete the POST Supervisory course within one (1) year from date of hire and within 30 months of employment qualify for the POST Supervisory certificate? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> Required Question

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