Police Services Coordinator The City of Santa Barbara Police Department is seeking internal department candidates for a Police Services Coordinator position. This position performs a variety of specialized field and office professional staff duties of advanced level clerical/technical functions for the Police Department. Employment Standards Knowledge of: ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures related to the release and maintenance of police records. Basic math. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Modern office practices and methods, including personal computers and auxiliary equipment. Principles of manual and automated file retrieval and maintenance. Familiarity with Word, Excel desirable, Canva, and social media websites. Ability to: make sound independent decisions within established procedural guidelines. Make effective presentations to in-house and community groups. Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, laws and regulations; and provide documentation, reports and data to management staff as requested. Operate a personal computer. Input and retrieve. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including police dept. personnel, outside agencies and the public. Questioning/interviewing skills necessary to gather information necessary for complete information. Operate a computer and auxiliary equipment used in assigned duties. Type at speed necessary for successful job performance. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate professionally, clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures. Maintain records and prepare reports. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Selection Process:
It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as "See application", "Extensive Experience", or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment. Additionally, the selection may require an additional Department Interview, Polygraph examination, Background Investigation, Medical Examination and Drug Screening. There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Police Department. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. City applications and attached Acknowledgement of Reasons for Rejection are being accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS until further notice.
Benefits:
The salary range consists of five steps, each representing an increase of approximately five percent. Step increases, through the top salary step, are tied to job performance with annual performance reviews. Employees receive annual performance reviews. The following benefits may vary and are subject to collective bargaining: Note: Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits, e.g., 50%, 60%, etc. Flexwork / Telecommuting is available. Bilingual pay may be available at a rate of $110-$222 / month. Specialty Assignment Pay of 2% - 6% is available for Sworn employees. Post Educational Incentive Pay of $396 - $656 / month is available for Sworn employees. Vacation is accrued at 96 hours / year, increasing with City service. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 96 hours / year. Holiday leave is accrued at the rate of 5 hours / pay period.
Retirement:
The City does not participate in Social Security. Sworn employees – PERS Police Safety Formula: "Classic" members: 3% @ 50; employee contributes 9% of salary. "New" members: 2.7% @ 57; employee contributes 14.50% of salary. Non-sworn employees – PERS Miscellaneous Formula: "Classic" members: 2.7% @ 55; City contributes 23.38% and employee contributes 8% of salary. "New" members: 2% @ 62; employee contributes 7.75% of salary. Insurance including medical, dental and vision benefits is available under a group plan. Cafeteria 125 Plan: Employees who opt-out of the group insurance coverage or who select employee-only coverage may be eligible for a cash pay-out of up to $500 / month. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: City-paid term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance is provided: Sworn: $75,000 Non-sworn: $50,000 Employee Assistance Program: A City-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their households. Long-term Disability Insurance is available through the Police Officers' Association. Short-term Disability Insurance optional employee-paid coverage is available. Deferred Compensation Savings Plans (457) are available to employees through a deferred compensation program. A Uniform Allowance of $863-$1,238 / year will be provided by the City. Employee must pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the City. The City is also a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions. The Santa Barbara Peace Officers' Association represents this classification.
