Police Officer - Helicopter Pilot

About the role

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 126,809 acres; 1,330 miles of trails; 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves in the Air Support Unit as a pilot for the primary purpose of flying the Public Safety Division's helicopters to provide for the safety and welfare of park users and employees within the Park District.
• Operates a helicopter into and out of sparsely populated terrain and parkland under often severe weather conditions.
• May perform one or more of the following: Provides information to the public regarding park lands and facilities; Assists distressed park visitors; aids other park employees with any public safety problems; Contacts members of the public and employees regarding any matter concerning public safety and welfare; Answers radio calls for all types of police services and investigate traffic accidents, and takes injury reports; Investigates criminal offenses and issues citations or makes arrests for violations of all laws and ordinances when necessary; Conducts covert airborne surveillance while in pursuit of fleeing suspects or when searching for persons of interest; conducts night vision goggle operations as needed law enforcement patrol; Writes detailed and accurate reports covering public safety incidents; prepares cases for court and testifies as necessary; Provides rescue work and administers first aid when needed; Provides fire suppression with water bucket, and/or long line external load operations; Reports on wildfire conditions and assists with traffic and crowd control; provides aerial observation, support, and coordination for police and fire units; performs a variety of flying assignments; Documents and logs the activities of the aviation unit; assists in ensuring the safety of flight operations and equipment with maintenance staff;
• Performs uniformed patrol of parks by automobile, motorcycle, boat, horseback, or on foot as needed;
• Works days, nights, or holidays, and in adverse weather conditions;
• Performs any other duties necessary and required for the safety and protection of park users and employees within the Park District and other assigned patrol areas;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by successful completion of 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college level courses. For purposes of this requirement, credit will be given for units recognized by POST in the completion of a Basic POST training course through an accredited institution or agency. Additionally, credit will be given for two years of Active Military Service.
• Experience: 1,500 logged hours of Rotorcraft/Helicopter Pilot in Command Time (500 hours PIC must be in a turbine powered helicopter). Airbus H125 Series experience is desirable.
• A Lateral applicant must possess a valid State of California Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or is currently working as a police officer in a California POST agency or has worked in the job classification within one year of application. Applicant must be able to show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program.
• Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is a condition of initial and continued employment. And Possession of an F.A.A. Class II Medical Certificate. And Possession of an F.A.A. Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft/Helicopter rating.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Helicopter flight control systems and equipment; Interagency Helicopter Operations Guidelines; Federal Aviation Regulations and the Aeronautical Information Manual; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to: operate helicopters in mountainous terrain; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective 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 staff and external customers and park users.

Benefits

Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

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).