Police Services Technician I / II

Job Overview The East Bay Regional Park District is recruiting for a Police Services Technician I and II in the Police Administration Department of the Public Safety Division. The position is on‑site at Public Safety Headquarters in Castro Valley, California. What You’ll Be Doing Respond to crime scenes to identify, document, collect, catalog, and process evidence. Perform photography duties as requested. Prepare detailed reports on collected and processed evidence. Collect, catalog, preserve, package, and transport evidence and property as directed. Log all evidence into the system. Issue citations for parking infraction violations and issue crime prevention notices. Arrange for towing and impoundment of vehicles. Perform traffic and scene control, including at traffic accidents, crime scenes, fires, special events, and weather‑related incidents using hand signals, flashlights, flares, traffic cones and/or other barriers. Move, lift, and position stanchions, barricades and other heavy objects to establish temporary traffic routes and cordon zones. Takes reports of property damage, medical emergency incidents and minor cold (not in progress) crimes. Process police, fire, medical and field reports. Provide clerical assistance in a general support capacity such as typing, filing, answering phones, responding to inquiries from the public and other agencies, maintaining message logs, entering and retrieving computerized data, as needed. Provide general assistance and direction to the public. Perform gate closures and visual checks of buildings and facilities. Collect and log monies from members of the public paying fees for towing, dog permits, report copies, fines, or other services. Conduct high‑visibility patrols and information checkpoints to educate park users. Assist in the coordination and participation in special events such as training exercises and job fairs. Transport mail as needed. Testify in court as necessary; perform First Aid and CPR as needed. Perform dispatch work on a relief or as‑needed basis. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications – Technician I Education: Completion of twelfth grade. Experience: One year of responsible general office work experience with public contact, preferably in a public safety department or office setting; or 30 semester or 45 quarter units of coursework in criminal justice or a related field may be substituted. Note: If utilizing the education substitution, attach transcripts (unofficial acceptable). Qualifications – Technician II Education: Completion of twelfth grade. Experience: One year as a Police Services Technician I with the East Bay Regional Park District; or two years of responsible general office work experience with public contact, preferably in a public safety department or office setting. License or Certificate: Valid California Driver's License with satisfactory driving record. Knowledge: Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, hazardous materials. Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Proper safety methods and procedures affecting assigned duty station. Basic interviewing methods and principles. Customer service and public relations techniques. Proper English usage including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Modern office procedures and practices; computer applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability: Learn, interpret, and apply departmental policies, rules, laws, regulations and ordinances. Exercise sound judgment in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports in emergency or critical situations. Write clear, concise, accurate, and comprehensive reports and statements. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse groups and people. Multi‑task and adjust effectively to changing work assignments. Follow oral and written instructions. Perform general support and record‑keeping duties such as filing, typing, and making mathematical computations. Operate a motor vehicle for travel to various locations. Use and operate assigned tools and equipment including portable radio, camera, evidence kits. Move heavy items of property and evidence weighing up to 35 pounds. Use and operate basic standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, copier. Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels. Conditions of Employment Pass level 3 background check and pre‑employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certificates required. Willingness to work outside under adverse weather conditions. Work any shift including modified or condensed work weeks, holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime. May be required to wear a uniform. Union Affiliation The East Bay Regional Park District’s Police Association represents this classification. Wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by an agreement between the Park District and the PA. The probationary period is twelve months. Equal Opportunity Employer The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr East Bay Regional Park District