Temporary Public Safety Cadet
Temporary Public Safety Cadet
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- PUBLIC SAFETY CADETCasual (PartTime) Positions25 hours per week)(Job Code 9250Note: Casual nonbenefited employees are limited to working no more than twentyfive 25 hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1June 30.
Student Status Required:To be eligible for the Public Safety Cadet position candidates must be currently enrolled as a college student with a minimum course load of six units per semester or ten units per quarter. Essential Job Functions
Under supervision performs clerical duties tasks and assignments; assists with public safety training program(s); performs errands; and other similar duties as assigned within the Department of Public Safety. There may be some lifting loading and moving of heavy items.
To watch a video with information on careers with the Department of Public Safety please click on the following link:Recruitment and Careers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting standing walking reaching twisting turning kneeling bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift drag and push files paper books and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old;
- Must be currently enrolled fulltime or parttime in a Community College or University 6 semester units or 10 quarter units
- Must possess a valid California drivers license;
- Ability to act in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public both by telephone and in person;
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
Ability to read write spell and speak clearly in English; - Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes a polygraph examination credit history driving record criminal activity military and employment records and character references (in accordance with the minimum standards for employment issued by the California POST Commission);
- Willingness to abide by the Public Safety Cadet Code of Ethics;
- Willingness to wear a departmentissued uniform;
- Willingness to work up to 20 hours a week including some weekends and evenings.
Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C drivers license and a safe driving record.Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application supplemental questionnaire and enrollment verification to the Department of Human Resources. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training education experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the Citys employment page atand click on CITY JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials the most qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety for review.
Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a preemployment process which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a Cityselected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions that are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a preemployment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
A valid California Class C drivers license and a safe driving record are required for this position at the time of appointment.Should you move forward to be hired for this position you will be required to turn in a current copy of your DMV driving record. A copy of your driving record can be obtained via the DMV website at .
INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION
Please note: Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of current enrollment (i.e. copy of college/university transcripts or enrollment verification).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Steve Gorshe Public Safety Lieutenant at. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand Human Resources Technician ator email:.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race religion (including religious dress or grooming practice) religious creed color sex (includes gender gender identity gender expression transgender pregnancy childbirth medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding) sexual orientation (including heterosexuality homosexuality and bisexuality) ethnicity national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status family relationship age medical condition genetic characteristics and/or genetic information and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at the time of application.
Employment Type
Gig
