Parks Worker

THIS RECRUITMENT IS A CLOSED PROMOTIONAL AND IS RESTRICTED TO REGULAR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT ONLY.

Under general supervision, directly supervises police field operations involved in law enforcement, traffic control, and crime prevention on an assigned shift; supervises and performs investigation work; has responsibility for departmental training, record maintenance or other program.

• Organizes, directs, evaluates and assigns activities of subordinate personnel.
• Provides direct and functional supervision of police officers, service officers, cadets, student workers, and civilian support personnel.
• Ensures compliance to Department and City policies and procedures, and the Department's organizational value statement; promotes the philosophy of community policing and problem solving.
• Evaluates subordinate personnel.
• Conducts administrative investigations and administers discipline as required.
• Responds to reported criminal incidents, gathers and analyzes known facts, directs deployment of police personnel, identifies and detains/apprehends suspects and other involved parties.
• Writes reports and uses personal computer to produce final report document.
• Reads, classifies and assigns cases.
• Follows up on case investigations to assure timely completion for court proceedings.
• Participates in or directs police personnel in conflict intervention, restoration of order and protection of life and property.
• Reviews issued citations and reports.
• Performs other related duties.

Education:

Possession of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Intermediate Certificate.*

Experience:

Five (5) years of full-time experience as a municipal Peace Officer, three (3) years of which must be with the Downey Police Department, at Step E at time of Final date to receive applications.

• Associates degree or equivalent college credits (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
  * from an accredited college or university.**
• Current assignment in the rank of Corporal.
• Current and/or prior assignment as a Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Current and/or prior specialized assignment, refer to Police Manual for qualifying assignments.
• Have current or prior participation in collateral duties, refer to Police Manual for qualifying duties.

Due to the performance of field duties that requires operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California Drivers License and an acceptable driving record is required throughout employment.

Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations; related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; rules and regulations of the Police Department; modern police methods and procedures;
Community Oriented Policing philosophy, practices and procedures.

Assign, instruct and review the work of subordinates; coordinate effective efforts that may be required by differing situations; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; interpret and apply related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations, as well as Departmental rules and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; proficiently utilize personal computer software such as Word to produce reports;

establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are performed in an office environment and out in the field. The duties involve sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of time, and include reaching, bending, and twisting at the waist to perform desk work and operate general office equipment including a personal computer with keyboard for prolonged or intermittent periods of time.

The operation of a personal computer requires finger and wrist dexterity and the ability to withstand exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the computer.

• Incumbents must possess the physical strength and agility to lift up to 100 pounds, bend in all directions, squeeze with arms and hands, pull and lower up to 100 pounds.

All candidates application materials and supplemental information will be reviewed and assessed. Those applicants that meet the requirements and desirable qualifications as listed above will be invited to participate in the examination process…