Police Services Technician I II
Police Services Technician I II
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27-09-2025
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$ 35 - 41
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27-09-2025
Job Description
The Position
The Park District is currently recruiting for a Police Services Technician I / II in the Police Administration Department of the Public Safety Division.This on-site position will be headquartered in Castro Valley CA at Public Safety Headquarters.The East Bay Regional Park Districts Police Department serves over 25 million annual visitors. We are a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 76sworn officers including Command Staff. Our department includes a variety of units and patrol opportunities such as Air Support Marine Equestrian Special Enforcement (including off-road vehicles) Investigations and a 24-hour 9-1-1 Dispatch Center. Looking to continue your career in an organization that values your work and professional development endeavors Apply to join the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department today!The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.
Tentative Date of Onsite Examinations: Week of October 27 (most likely October 30)Supplemental Questions Review: Week after announcement closesSelection Interviews: Early - Mid November
ABOUT US:
The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126809 acres 1250 miles of trails and 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about ourMission and VisionHistory and our contributions to theUnited Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space parks trails safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. Anenvironmental ethicguides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES:- Respect We honor the land we steward each other and the park visitors we serve.
- Resilience We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy perspective and determination.
- Relationships Our greatest strength lies in the trust accountability and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues partners and the public we serve.
- Responsiveness We communicate openly honestly and reliably.
- Transparency We hold the publics trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
- Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space public access to the outdoors and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
- A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District the communities it serves and its mission
- Excellent benefits: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here fordetails regarding additional benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Free on-site parking
- Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
- Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations daily fishing permit public boat launch.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING:
Performs a wide variety of non-sworn specialized technical and general office duties in support of the police function. Positions in this classification may rotate to various units of the Police Department including but not limited to Property and Evidence Communications/Records Personnel and Training Support Services Patrol Operations Detectives Special Enforcement and Volunteer Trail Safety Program.Essential Functions
- Respond to crime scenes as requested to identify document collect catalog and process evidence;
- Perform photography duties as requested;
- Prepare detailed reports on collected and processed evidence;
- Collects catalogs preserves packages and transports evidence and property as directed;
- Logs all evidence into system;
- Issues citations for parking infraction violations issues crime prevention notices;
- Arranges for towing and impoundment of vehicles;
- Performs traffic and scene control and direction including at traffic accidents crime scenes fires special events and weather-related incidents utilizing hand signals flashlights flares traffic cones and/or other barriers;
- Moves lifts positions 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;
- Processes police fire medical and field report;
- May 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;
- Provides general assistance and direction to the public;
- Performs gate closures and visual checks of buildings and facilities;
- Collects and logs monies from members of the public paying fees for towing dog permits report copies fines or other services;
- Conducts high visibility patrols information checkpoints to educate park users;
- Assists in the coordination and participates in special events such as training exercises and job fairs;
- Transports mail as needed;
- Testifies in court as necessary; performs First Aid and CPR as needed;
- Performing dispatch work on a relief or as-needed basis;
- And performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Police Services Technician I:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade;and
Experience: One year of responsible general office work experience which includes public contact preferably in a public safety department or office setting; or
Substitution: 30 semester or 45 quarter units of coursework in criminal justice or related field of study may be substituted for the required one year of work experience.**** If you are using the education substitution to meet the minimum criteria for this position please attach your transcripts to your application.
Police Services Technician II:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; and
Experience: One year as a Police Services Technician I with the East Bay Regional Park District; or
Substitution: Two years of responsible general office work experience which includes public contact preferably in a public safety department or office setting
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.Additional Information
Knowledge of:
- Principles practices and safe work methods used in collecting processing logging storing and safeguarding evidence property and materials including 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;
- Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations;
- Proper English usage including spelling grammar and punctuation;
- Modern office procedures and practices; computer applications such as Microsoft Windows Word Excel Outlook etc.
Ability to:- Learn interpret and apply departmental policies rules laws regulations and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work applicable to area of assignment;
- Practice sound judgment daily 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 as well as with diverse groups and people demonstrating effective interpersonal skills and sensitivity;
- Multi-task and adjust effectively to changing work assignments;
- Effectively follow oral and written instructions;
- Perform general support and record keeping duties such a 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 a computer telephone copier;
- Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels including a culturally diverse general public with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.
Conditions of Employment:- Pass level 3 background check; pass a pre-employment physical
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates are required as a condition of completion of probation and continued employment in this classification
- Willingness and ability to work outside under adverse weather conditions such as heat cold and rain
- 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 Districts Police Association (PA) represents this classification. Wages hours and other terms and conditions of employment are covered in an agreement between the Park District and the PA. The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.Internal Promotions:Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% such instances the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) or three (3) required parts:- A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted onlineand
- Completed supplemental questions
- If you are
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your account to view your current application status and notifications. If you have questions about the status of this recruitment please contact HR Analyst Christina Souza at
Selection Process:The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test performance test and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986 all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
Special Testing Arrangements:If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition please contact the Human Resources Department at at least five business days before the test.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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