Temporary Public Safety Cadet
Description
PUBLIC SAFETY CADETCasual (Part-Time) Positions(25 hours per week)(Job Code 9250)
Note: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
Essential Job Functions
- Under supervision, performs clerical duties, tasks and assignments;
- Assists with public safety training program(s);
- Performs errands;
- Other similar duties, as assigned, within the Department of Public Safety.
There may be some lifting, loading and moving of heavy items.
To watch a video with information on careers with the Department of Public Safety, please click on the following link: Recruitment and Careers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping;
- Repetitive hand movement;
- Fine coordination in using a computer keyboard;
- Near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer;
- Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service;
- Lifting, dragging and pushing files, paper, books, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old;
- Must be currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a Community College or University (6 semester units or 10 quarter units);
- Must possess a valid California driver's license;
- Ability to act in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public both by telephone and in person;
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
- Ability to read, write, spell, and speak clearly in English;
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes a polygraph examination, credit history, driving record, criminal activity, military and employment records, and character references (in accordance with the minimum standards for employment issued by the California POST Commission);
- Willingness to abide by the Public Safety Cadet Code of Ethics;
- Willingness to wear a department-issued uniform;
- Willingness to work up to 20 hours a week, including some weekends and evenings.
Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and enrollment verification to the Department of Human Resources. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on "CITY JOBS". Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety for review.Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions that are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
A valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record are required for this position at the time of appointment. Should you move forward to be hired for this position, you will be required to turn in a current copy of your DMV driving record. A copy of your driving record can be obtained via the DMV website at http://www.dmv.ca.gov.
INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION
Please note: Any successful candidate, selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of current enrollment (i.e. copy of college/university transcripts or enrollment verification).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Steve Gorshe, Public Safety Lieutenant at 408-730-7100. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.
- For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video: How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job (5:13)
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), religious creed, color, sex (includes gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, family relationship, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability.
Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at the time of application.
No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.
01Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire:
- This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts. Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.
- Note: qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.
- Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.
- Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete; qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.
- Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.