2018/12/11 City Council Resolution 2018-162 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS STATED IN
THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH TIMOTHY MATTOS FOR
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES AND APPROVING SALARY
RANGE 105
WHEREAS,City desires to fill the Director of Public Safety position,which has
been vacant since October 1,2018;
WHEREAS,pursuant to the authority granted in Rohnert Park Municipal
Code the City Manager has the power to appoint any and all officers and employees
of the city;
WHEREAS,based upon his fulfillment of the qualifications for the position
and extensive experience in public safety,the City Manager has selected Timothy
Mattos to fill the Director of Public Safety position;
WHEREAS,Timothy Mattos desires to serve as Director of Public Safety for the
City of Rohnert Park in consideration of and subject to the terms,conditions, and benefits
set forth in the Employment Agreement negotiated by the parties; and
WHEREAS,the City desires to establish salary range 105 for the Director of
Public Safety classification with a Step 1 annual minimum of$158,730 to a Step 5 annual
maximum of$192,937.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park hereby authorizes and approves the salary and benefits stated in the
Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Timothy Mattos for
Director of Public Safety Services ("Employment Agreement")attached hereto as Exhibit
"A"and incorporated by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves salary
range 105 for the Director of Public Safety classification.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert
Park.
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2018-162
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2018.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Pam Sta ora, Mayor
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Exhibit A
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AND
TIMOTHY S.MATTOS
This Employment Agreement(the"Agreement") is made and entered into and is
effective on December 28,2018,by and between the City of Rohnert Park, California,a
municipal corporation(the"City"),and Timothy S. Mattos,an individual("Mattos"). The
City and Mattos are sometimes individually referred to as a"Party"and collectively as
"Parties."
RECITALS
A. The City requires the services of a Director of Public Safety.
B. Mattos has the necessary education,experience, skills and expertise to serve as the
City's Director of Public Safety;
C. The City desires to employ Mattos to serve as the City's Director of Public Safety,as
provided for by the Rohnert Park Municipal Code in consideration of and subject to the
terms,conditions,and benefits set forth in this Agreement.
D. Mattos desires to accept at-will employment as City's Director of Public Safety in
consideration of and subject to the terms,conditions, and benefits set forth in this
Agreement.
E. The Parties desire to execute this Agreement pursuant to the authority of and subject
to the provisions of Government Code Section 53260,et seq.
AGREEMENT
Therefore,in consideration of the Recitals and the performance by the Parties of the
promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained,the Parties agree as follows:
1. DUTIES.
A. Position. Mattos accepts employment with the City as City's Director of
Public Safety and shall perform the functions, services and duties set forth in Section
1.B [Duties] of this Agreement.
B. Duties. Mattos shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities set forth
in this Section 1.B, and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties and
responsibilities at the direction and under the supervision of the City Manager.
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(1) Mattos shall serve as the City's Director of Public Safety and perform the
duties set forth in the City's and Department of Public Safety's personnel rules,
policies,regulations, procedures, ordinances, resolutions, and City's Municipal Code, as
they may be amended or supplemented from time to time and state and federal law and
the Director of Public Safety Job Description attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Attachment"A".
(2) As the City's Director of Public Safety, Mattos shall: (a) keep the City
Manager fully apprised of all significant ongoing operations of the Department of
Public Safety; (b) report directly to the City Manager;and(c) periodically, or as may be
otherwise specifically requested by the City Manager or City Council, provide status
reports to the City Council on his activities and those of the Department of Public
Safety.
(3) Mattos shall provide such other services as are customary and appropriate to
the position of Director of Public Safety,together with such additional services consistent
with California and federal law,the Department of Public Safety and City's and Department
of Public Safety's personnel rules,policies,regulations,procedures, ordinances,resolutions,
and City's Municipal Code, that are assigned from time to time by the City Manager.
Mattos shall devote his best efforts and full-time attention to the performance of these
duties.
(4) Mattos shall perform his duties to the best of his ability in accordance
with the highest professional and ethical standards of the profession.
C. Hours of Work. Mattos is expected to engage in those hours of work that are
necessary to fulfill the obligations of the Director of Public Safety's position. At a
minimum the Director of Public Safety is expected to work customary business hours
Monday through Friday unless otherwise agreed to by the City Manager. Matttos
further acknowledges and agrees that the position of Director of Public Safety is an
exempt position under state and federal wage and hour laws and that Mottos's
compensation(whether salary or benefits) is not based on hours worked and that Mattos
is not entitled to any compensation for overtime.
D. At-Will. Mattos acknowledges that he is an at-will employee of the City who
shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager at all times during the period of his
employment and that his employment may be terminated at any time for any or no
reason with or without cause as provided in Section 4 [Termination] of this Agreement
and/or by operation of applicable California or federal law. The terms of the City's and
Department of Public Safety's personnel rules, policies, regulations, procedures,
ordinances, resolutions, or Municipal Code, as they may be amended or supplemented
from time to time, (collectively "Personnel Policies") shall not apply to Mattos to the
extent such Personnel Policies conflict with this at-will status. This provision is not
intended to limit, in any way, any right that Mattos has under the Public Safety Officers
Procedural Bill of Rights Act, as set forth in California Government Code Sections
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3300-3313 ("POBRA") or the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, as set forth in
California Government Code Sections 3250-3262 ("FBORA).
E. No Property Right. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or does, confer
upon Mattos any right to any property interest in continued employment, or any due
process right to a hearing before or after a decision by the City to terminate his
employment, except as is expressly provided in Section 4 [Termination] of this
Agreement and/or by operation of California or federal law. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall in any way prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of City
to terminate the services of Mattos as provided in Section 4 [Termination]. Nothing in
this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of Mattos to
resign at any time from this position with City, subject only to the provisions set forth in
Section 4 [Termination] of this Agreement. This provision is not intended to limit, in
any way, any right that Mattos has under the POBRA or FBORA.
F. Other Activity. In accordance with Government Code Section 1126, during the
period of his employment, Mattos shall not accept,without the express prior written
consent of the City Manager,any other employment or engage, directly or indirectly, in
any other business, commercial, or professional activity whether or not for pecuniary
advantage, that is or may be competitive with City, that might cause a conflict-of-
interest with City, or that otherwise might interfere with the business or operation of
City or the satisfactory performance of Mattos's duties as Director of Public Safety.
Prior to performing any services under this Agreement and annually thereafter,
Employee must complete any disclosure forms required by law.
2. TERM.
This Agreement commences and is effective on December 28, 2018 ("Effective Date"),
after being approved by the City Council, and after being executed by both Parties.
Subject to the provisions set forth in Section 4 [Termination],Mattos shall be employed
in the position of Director of Public Safety for a term commencing on the Effective
Date. This agreement shall expire as of the first of the following to occur: (1) 5:00 p.m.
on December 27,2021; or(2),upon termination of this Agreement by either Party in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section Section 4 [Termination] of this
Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
A. Base Salary. Mattos shall receive an annual base salary of one hundred eighty
three thousand and seven hundred fifty dollars ($183,750.00), Step 4 of Salary Range
105, paid according to the schedule as other employees of the City are paid and subject
to all applicable payroll taxes and withholdings. Movement to the next step in the
salary range is performance based at the City Manager's discretion. Beginning the first
pay period which includes July 1, 2019 Mattos shall be entitled to a two and a half
percent(2.5%) cost of living adjustment. Beginning the first pay period which includes
July 1, 2020 Mattos shall be entitled to a three percent(3%) cost of living adjustment.
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B. Benefits.
1) Mattos shall be entitled to all benefits, rights and privileges afforded to
the non-public safety Management Unit in the Management Unit Outline except as
otherwise provided in this Agreement. If there is any conflict between this Agreement
and any resolution fixing compensation and benefits for non-public safety City
Department Directors or other unclassified employees,this Agreement shall control.
2) Mattos shall be entitled to accrue the same Annual Leave hours and
Administrative Leave hours provided to the Public Safety Managers' Association in
accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, effective June 25, 2017 to June 30,
2021 ("RPPSMA MOA").
a) Annual Leave hours shall be prorated the first year;
b) Pursuant to the Recruitment and Retention Incentive Program for
Public Safety Positions (Resolution No. 2018-066) Mattos shall
receive an initial annual leave bank of 40 hours on date of hire and
annual accruals based on 11-15 years of service (232 hours
annually).
3) City acknowledges that Mattos has submitted a valid Peace Officers
Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Executive Certificate and agrees to pay Mattos a
P.O.S.T. Certification Stipend in the amount of eight and a half percent(8.5%) of base
salary per month.
4) Mattos shall be included in the City's Safety Plan with the California
Public Employees' Retirement System "CaIPERS" with a formula of 3%at 55, with
a three year average. Mattos shall pay through payroll deduction 9%of the
employee contribution amount established by CaIPERS. This contribution
percentage is subject to change.
5) The City shall provide a Uniform Maintenance Allowance of$1,080 per
calendar year. The Uniform Maintenance Allowance shall be paid monthly, and the City
will comply with CaIPERS' requirements for reporting these allowances. Under current
Ca1PERS regulations,uniform allowances are to be reported to CaIPERS only for
Classic members.
6) City shall provide Employee with a cell phone, City vehicle for his
use at City expense and any other equipment deemed appropriate by the City
Manager. Use of said items are subject to the applicable City or Department of
Public Safety policies.
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7) Mattos acknowledges and agrees that he shall not be eligible or
entitled to receive a recruitment and retention bonus or payment in accordance with
Resolution No. 2018-066, Recruitment and Retention Incentive Program for Public
Safety Positions, during the term of the Agreement.
8) City shall provide reimbursement up to two thousand five hundred
dollars ($2,500) for IRS approved relocation expenses.
9) City shall budget sufficient funds to cover dues, subscriptions,
conferences, seminars,travel and related expenses for participation in regional, state
and local associations necessary and desirable for the full representation of the
City's interest and Mattos's professional development.
C. Reimbursement. City shall reimburse Mattos for reasonable and necessary
travel, subsistence and other business expenses incurred by Mattos in the performance of
his duties. All reimbursements shall be subject to and in accordance with California and
federal law and City's policies and procedures regarding reimbursement and shall be
subject to approval by the City Manager.
4. TERMINATION.
A. By CITY. City may terminate Mattos for any reason, and at any time,with or
without cause,during the term of the Agreement,by providing Mattos with written notice of
the reason(s)and an opportunity for administrative appeal,as provided by the City's
Director of Public Safety Administrative Appeal Policy which will be prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the POBRA and the FBORA, ("Director of Public
Safety Administrative Appeal Policy"). CITY's right to terminate Mattos shall only be
subject to the Director of Public Safety Administrative Appeal Policy and not be subject to
or in any way limited by any other Personnel Policies or past City practices relating to the
employment,discipline, or termination of its employees. Mattos expressly waives any
rights provided for the Director of Public Safety or City personnel under the Personnel
Policies or under other State or federal law to any other form of pre-or post-termination
hearing, appeal, or other administrative process pertaining to termination, except as provided
by the Director of Public Safety Administrative Appeal Policy.
(1) By City for Cause.
(a) City may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time,during
the term of the Agreement,by providing Mattos written notice of his termination for cause
and the facts and grounds constituting cause in accordance with the Director of Public
Safety Administrative Appeal Policy. For purpose of this Agreement, cause for termination
shall include,but shall not be limited to the following: (1)theft or attempted theft; (2)
dishonesty; (3)willful or persistent material breach of duties; (4)engaging in unlawful
discrimination or harassment of employees or any third party while on City premises or
time; (5) engaging in conduct tending to bring embarrassment or disrepute to City; (6)
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unauthorized absences; (7) breach of any of the terms of this Agreement; (8) conviction of
a felony, intentional tort,crime of moral turpitude, or violation of statute or law constituting
forfeiture of office,misconduct in office for personal gain,misuse of public funds for
personal benefit,or conflict of interest resulting in conviction ("Cause").
(b) If the termination remains in effect following an administrative appeal
in accordance with the Director of Public Safety Administrative Appeal Policy, or if Mattos
does not exercise his right to administrative appeal,no severance payment or any further
salary shall be paid beyond the effective date of the termination. However,Mattos shall
receive any such other termination payments and extension of benefits as may be required
by law.
(2) By City for Reasons Other Than Cause.
(a) By providing Mattos at least thirty(30)days prior written notice
thereof, during the term of the Agreement, City may terminate Mattos for reasons other than
Cause for the purpose of implementing the City's goals or policies, including but not limited
to: (1)change of administration; or(2)incompatibility of management styles.
(b) If the termination remains in effect following administrative appeal in
accordance with the Director of Public Safety Administrative Appeal Policy, or if Mattos
does not exercise his right to administrative appeal, Mattos shall be entitled to a"severance
payment"equal to six (6)months base salary,less applicable deductions. Mattos shall also
receive any such other termination payments and extension of benefits as may be required
by law. This provision is intended to comply with Government Code Sections 53260 and
53261.
B. By Employee. Mattos may terminate his employment for any reason, and at any
time,during the term of the Agreement,with or without reason,by providing the City
Manager with thirty(30)days advance written notice. City shall have the option,in its
complete discretion, to make Matto's termination effective at any time prior to the end of
such period,provided City pays Mattos all compensation due and owing him through the
last day actually worked and complies with the Director of Public Safety Administrative
Appeal Policy.Mattos shall not be entitled to any severance payment under the Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that any notice of termination should be given as soon as
practicable and in the best interest of the City.
C. No Notice for Expiration. Nothing in Section 4 [Termination] shall be construed to
require either the City or Mattos to give advance written notice in order for the Agreement
to expire as set forth in Section 2 [Term].
D. Benefits Upon Termination. All benefits to which Mattos is entitled under this
Agreement shall cease upon the termination of Mattos's employment in accordance with
Section 4,unless expressly continued either under this Agreement,under any specific
written policy or benefit plan applicable to Mattos,or unless otherwise required by law.
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E. Effect of Conviction on Termination.. If Mattos is convicted of a crime involving
an abuse of his office or position, as defined in Government Code section 53243.4, the
following restrictions shall apply: (i)any paid leave given to Mattos pending an
investigation shall be fully reimbursed to City, (ii) any funds expended by City for the legal
criminal defense of Mattos shall be fully reimbursed to City, (iii)any cash settlement paid to
Mattos shall be fully reimbursed. Upon conviction of a covered felony under California
Government Code sections 7522.72 or 7522.74,Mattos may forfeit the benefits in
accordance with those sections.
5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Amendments.Except as prescribed herein,this Agreement cannot be amended or
modified except by written mutual agreement signed by the Parties and approved
by the City Council.
B. Conflict of Interest.Mattos represents and warrants to City that he presently has
no interest,and represents that he will not acquire any interest,direct or indirect,
financial or otherwise,which would conflict in any manner or interfere in any way
with performance of his duties and services under this Agreement.
C. Indemnification.
(1) To the full extent of the law as provided by the California Torts
Claims Acts(Government Code Section 810 et seq.)and the indemnity provisions of
this Agreement,whichever shall provide the greatest protection to Mattos,the City
shall defend and indemnify Mattos against and for all losses sustained by Mattos in
direct consequences of the discharge of Mattos's duties on the City's behalf for the
period of Mattos's employment.
(2) The City shall defend, save harmless and indemnify Mattos against
any tort,professional liability claim or demand or other legal action,whether
groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the
performance of Mattos's duties as Director of Public Safety provided that such
indemnity shall not extend to any judgement for damages arising out of any willful
wrongdoing or acts performed outside the normal course and scope of his
employment. This indemnification shall extend beyond termination of employment
and the otherwise expiration of this Agreement to provide protection for any such
acts undertaken or committed in Mattos's capacity as Director of Public Safety,
regardless of whether the notice of filing of a lawsuit occurs during or following
employment with the City. This indemnity provision shall survive the termination of
the Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies that Mattos may
have under the law. The City may compromise and settle any such claim or suit and
pay the amount of any settlement or judgement rendered thereon.
D. Severability. If any clause, sentence, part, section, or portion of this
Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or
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unenforceable, such clause, sentence, part, section, or portion so found shall be
regarded as though it were not part of this Agreement and the remaining parts of
this Agreement shall be fully binding and enforceable by the Parties hereto.
E. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California, and the Parties agree that venue shall be in
Sonoma County, California.
F. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the
Parties,and no representations have been made or relied upon except as set forth
herein. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written, fully
executed agreement of the Parties.
G. Notices.
Any notice, amendments, or additions to this Agreement, including change of
address of either Party during the term of the Agreement,which Mattos or the
City shall be required, or may desire,to make shall be in writing and shall be
hand-delivered to the respective Parties or sent by first class mail with postage
prepaid as follows:
TO CITY: City Manager
City of Rohnert Park
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
TO MATTOS: Timothy S. Mattos
Address on file with Human Resources
H. Attorney's Fees. In the event of any mediation, arbitration or litigation to
enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, each Party shall bear its own
attorney's fees and costs.
Assignment. Mattos shall not assign any rights or obligations under this
Agreement. City may, upon prior written notice to Mattos, assign its rights
and obligations hereunder.
J. Waiver. Failure to exercise any right under this Agreement shal not
constitute a waiver of such right.
K. Interpretation. This agreement shall be construed as a whole, according to
its fair meaning and not in favor of or against any Party. By way of example
and not in limitation,this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of the
party receiving a benefit nor against the Party responsible for any particular
language in this Agreement, Captions are used for reference purposes only
and should be ignored in the interpretation of the Agreement.
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J. Acknowledgment. Mattos acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to
consult legal counsel in regard to this Agreement, that he has read and
understands this Agreement,that he is fully aware of its legal effect, and that he
has entered into it freely and voluntarily and based on his own judgment and not
on any representations or promises other than those contained in this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
By:
Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
MATTOS:
By:
Timothy S. Mattos
Per Resolution Number 2018-
Adopted by City Council on December 11,2018
Approved as to form:
By:
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon
City Attorney
Attest
City Clerk
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City of Rohnert Park
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DEFINITION
Administers, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises the operations of
the Public Safety Department in providing law enforcement, crime prevention, fire
suppression, fire prevention, animal control, emergency/disaster planning, and other
related services concerned with the preservation of life and property in the City;
performs other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Public Safety is the administrative head of the Public Safety
Department and is charged with the overall management of all of the Department's
programs and operations serving as the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and Chief Animal
Control Officer.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Administrative direction is provided by the City Manager and policy direction is given by
the City Council. Supervisory responsibilities entail direct and indirect supervision of
sworn law enforcement management and line staff as well as non-sworn management
employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
• Provides leadership, short and long-term planning, organizational development
to the department
• Administers, plans, organizes, and directs the Public Safety Department's
program activities involved in law enforcement, fire suppression, and related
programs concerned with the preservation of life and property
• Provides consultation and makes recommendations to the City Manager and
City Council regarding Departmental programs and services
• Directs the coordination of Departmental programs with services provided by
other City departments and public agencies
• Oversees the selection, training, discipline and development of Department
personnel
• Ensures that department personnel receive adequate training to carry out their
assigned duties
• Develops and promotes Public Safety concepts and programs
• Formulates a variety of rules, policies, and procedures for the operation of the
Department to ensure compliance with State, Federal, and local laws,
ordinances, and policies
• Represents the City and Department on a variety of boards and commissions
concerned with Department program issues
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• Prepares or directs the preparation of reports, studies, and projects related to
Department operations
• Develops departmental budget recommendations
• Manages the appropriate expenditure of allocated funding
• Develops procedures and oversees compliance with applicable laws and
procedures for conducting criminal investigations
• Meets with a variety of community organizations to promote Department
activities and develop positive community relations
• Administers, plans, and coordinates the City's disaster preparedness and
hazardous material response activities
• Directs the investigations of citizen complaints regarding officer misconduct
• Responds to complaints and inquiries regarding Department operations and
policies
• Acts as a key management team member on the City's Disaster Preparedness
Program during an emergency or disaster
QUALIFICATIONS
Sufficient education, training and experience to successfully perform the duties of the
Director of Public Safety_
Education/Training/Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to:
• Possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Police Science, Fire Science,
or a related field from an accredited college or university, and
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in public safety
enforcement and service work, including at least two (2) years in a management
capacity.
• A Master's Degree in Police or Fire Science is desirable.
Required License/Certificate:
• Possession of a Management Certificate issued by the California Commission on
Police Officer Standards and Training (POST), and
• A Class C California driver's license by date of appointment.
Knowledge of:
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of police and
fire administration, organization, and management
• Codes, laws, and ordinances involved in law enforcement and fire suppression
activities
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• Procedures and techniques for successfully implementing crime prevention,
juvenile, gang, and other law enforcement activities
• Principles of municipal management, organizational development, and public
administration
• Techniques for budget development and the management of expenditures
• Principles of supervision, training, management of sworn and non-sworn staff
• Case law and guidelines for conducting criminal investigations and the detention
of suspects
• Regulations regarding law enforcement and fire investigation recordkeeping
• Appropriate procedures for the proper handling of property taken into custody
• Methods and practices for the management of fire suppression, fire prevention,
and fire investigation
• Techniques for working with community organizations in the implementation of a
variety of Department programs
• Use and care of firearms
• Apparatus and equipment used in law enforcement and fire protection
Skill to:
• Carry & use weapons
• Drive public safety vehicles
• Operate new technologies
• Perform data entry to create one's own reports and correspondence
• Make public presentations as required
• Remain calm and decisive in emergency and stressful situations
Ability to:
• Plan, assign, direct, coordinate, and supervise the Department's varied program
activities, including law enforcement, fire services, and animal control
• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to assigned staff
• Develop recommendations on policies and procedures for department
operations, and evaluate program effectiveness
• Interpret, explain, apply, and enforce a variety of laws, ordinances, regulations,
and court decisions affecting public safety functions
• Develop and present Department budget recommendations
• Efficiently manage the control of the expenditure of allocated funds
• Provide professionally sound consultation to the City Manager, City Council, and
others regarding public safety-related programs and policies
• Prepare comprehensive and concise reports
• Make effective public speaking presentations
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• Tactfully and courteously represent the Public Safety Department with citizens,
community groups, and other governmental agencies
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Learn and utilize new technology
Workinsi Conditions:
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling,
bending, squatting, crouching in the performance of daily activities. The position also
requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in writing reports,
and using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, night,
and color vision in viewing crime scenes and evidence and firing a weapon. As a law
enforcement officer, the incumbent may, although infrequently, be required to run in
pursuit and subdue suspects while taking them into custody. In emergency situations,
the incumbent may work outdoors in all weather conditions, around loud siren noise,
moving vehicles. This position may require working around chemicals, pesticides,
blood, and other potential toxic exposures. Incumbents may be subjected to physical
threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Unit: N/A— Employment via Employment Co
Approved By: Daniel S rz, Interim City Manage��J'
Date Approved: Lf/a.2/ fa