2001/12/11 City Council Resolution (10)RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 269
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING A CERTAIN CLASSIFICATION RANGE AND SALARY FOR THE
POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER TRAINEE
WHEREAS, the City continues to endeavor to attract, recruit and retain highly qualified
individuals for the position of Public Safety Officer; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to expand the number of qualified applicants for the
position of Public Safety Officer and has identified a Basic Police Academy Recruit Program as a
means to accomplish that; and
WHEREAS, sponsoring a Public Safety Officer Trainee in the Basic Police Academy
will expand the number of qualified applicants for the position of Public Safety Officer; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed said position and has determined the Class
Title, Range, Salary and Class Specification; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that said Class Title, the Range and Salary listed below and the Class Specification for
Public Safety Officer Trainee is approved.
CLASS TITLE RANGE MONTHLY SALARY
Public Safety Officer Trainee 81 S $3,804
DULY & REGULARLY ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2001.
CITY
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ayor
FLORES: AYE REILLY: AYE SPIRO: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
City of Rohnert Park
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER TRAINEE
DEFINITION
Attends a Basic Police Academy as approved by the State of California Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and successfully completes the Academy's
course of study to acquire the State of California peace officer status; and in a non -sworn
capacity performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Officer Trainee attends the Academy. The position is limited to indi-
viduals who have not completed a California POST certified Basic Police Academy
within the last three (3) years. This is a non -sworn class with no police officer powers,
and does not perform active law enforcement duties.
The Public Safety Officer Trainee is a probationary employee and must successfully
complete all academy courses, including but not limited to academic coursework, physi-
cal training, vehicle operation, and use of weapons. Incumbents are subject to termination
without cause and without a reason. Upon successful completion and graduation from the
academy, a trainee may be considered for appointment to the position of probationary
Public Safety Officer.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Department of Public Safety personnel shall provide indirect supervision and will closely
monitor Academic progress and physical achievement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Attends and participates in a comprehensive training program at a Basic Police Academy
for a period of approximately five (5) months. Receives instruction in the interpretation
and application of the Penal code, Vehicle Code and other laws relating to the protection
of life and property. Receives, learns and understands instruction in basic criminal inves-
tigation procedures and techniques, including but not limited to police ethics, witness in-
terrogation, and collection of evidence. Receives and participates in firearm training,
classroom instruction in enforcement psychology, enforcement tactics, effective writing,
and speaking. Learns radio operations and methods of traffic, riot and crowd control. Par-
ticipates and trains for physical strength and agility, and in Emergency Vehicle opera-
tions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 21 years old at the time of appointment. US Citizen or US Citizen prior to ap-
pointment. For individuals wearing eye glasses or hard contact lenses, uncorrected vision
of 20/100 or better in both eyes is required; correctable vision of 20/30 when both eyes
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are tested together. If an individual has uncorrected vision of more than 20/100 they must
use soft contact lenses. For individuals who wear soft contact lenses there is no "uncor-
rected" vision standard. However, individuals who wear soft contact lenses must be cor-
rected to 20/30 when both eyes are tested, and have successfully worn soft contact lenses
for six (6) months prior to employment. Normal hearing acuity.
Experience and Education
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and any employment or volunteer
work that demonstrates good work habits would be qualifying. Highly desirable: The
completion of some college level semester units.
Knowledge /Skills /Ability
Understand and follow oral and written directions, and to speak and write effectively;
read, learn, and understand various laws, policies, rules, procedures, law enforcement
techniques and first aid; analyze situations and /or problems and to rationally and calmly
take quick, effective action in emergency and stress situations; undergo strenuous physi-
cal training; successfully complete a structured academic training program as required to
successfully complete law enforcement recruit academy.
Possess sufficient strength and agility necessary to perform the duties of a Public Safety
Officer within an environment as described under Working Conditions.
Background Requirement
Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation which includes crimi-
nal, personal, driving, credit, employment and education history; must meet the Depart-
ment's drug and alcohol standards; pass a polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medi-
cal examination.
Any felony conviction is considered disqualifying.
Working Conditions
The Public Safety Officer Trainee learns and trains to potentially become a Public
Safety Officer. As such, he /she must be able to sit, stand, walk, run, reach, twist, turn,
kneel, bend, squat, and crouch to perform the daily activities of a Public Safety Officer.
The Trainee must also be able to grasp, make repetitive hand movement, and have fine
coordination to write reports and use a computer keyboard. Additionally, the Trainee
must see near, far, at night, and have color vision to view crime scenes, evidence, and fire
a weapon. The incumbent must be able to frequently run in pursuit and subdue suspects
while taking them into custody; walk on uneven and slippery surfaces. They work out-
doors in all weather conditions, around loud siren noise and moving vehicles. The Public
Safety Officer Trainee must be able to work around chemicals, pesticides, blood, and
other potential toxic exposures and around electrical hazards. The Trainee should be
aware that he /she would be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful
situations. They must be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including a 24 -hour
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schedule. During fire suppression activities, he /she is required to wear protective gear,
carry appropriate tools, and wear self- contained breathing apparatus weighing a combined
total of 100 pounds, while performing many of the emergency related duties; may be ex-
posed to very hot and very cold conditions, and enter smoke filled buildings. While per-
forming emergency aid, lifting and carrying victims and moving heavy equipment may be
required. Incumbents will be required to work in small, cramped crawl spaces, areas
where vision is limited, and /or at heights including rooftops and on ladders.
LICENSE /CERTIFICATE
Possession of a Class C California driver's license. Highly desirable: California State Fire
Services Firefighter I Certificate.
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