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City of Sunnyvale

Casual Public Safety Cadet

SALARY

$15.00 Hourly

LOCATION

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB TYPE

Casual

JOB NUMBER

2014-20

DEPARTMENT-ORGDEPT

Public Safety

OPENING DATE

07/01/2014

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$15.00 Hourly

LOCATION

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB TYPE

Casual

JOB NUMBER

2014-20

DEPARTMENT-ORGDEPT

Public Safety

OPENING DATE

07/01/2014

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Description

PUBLIC SAFETY CADET
Casual (Part-Time) Positions
(15 - 20 hours per week)
(Job Code 9250 - Casual Public Safety Cadet)
 
Note: A current (dated within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles Record printout is required for this position at time of application. You can obtain a copy of your driving record for $2.00 at the DMV website at http://www.dmv.ca.gov

Student Status Required: To be eligible for employment as a casual (part-time) Public Safety Cadet, candidates must be currently enrolled as a college student with a minimum course load of six units per semester or ten units per quarter.

Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for the position as this announcement may close without notice.
 
Note: Temporary casual workers do not receive benefits and are limited to working 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; and, 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: sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicSafety/Recruiting.aspx.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires 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. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old;
  • 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.

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and a current (issued and printed within the last 30 days) DMV Record printout to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, responses to the required supplemental questions, as well as a current (issued within the last 30 days) original DMV Record printout are required. Resumes are optional and are not accepted in lieu of the application. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Faxes will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will also 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 comprehensive background investigation, as well as 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 which 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Public Safety Lieutenant, Anthony Tani at (408) 730-7164.

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), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related 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 time of application.

Employer
City of Sunnyvale
Phone
(408) 730-7490
Website
http://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov
Address
505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200

Sunnyvale, California, 94086
Employer
City of Sunnyvale
Phone
(408) 730-7490
Website
http://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov
Address
505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200

Sunnyvale, California, 94086
Casual Public Safety Cadet Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Instructions: 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. Please be as specific as you can in your responses. The completed application and responses to supplemental questions constitute an examination. Note: qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form.

* QUESTION 2
Are you at least 18 years of age?


* QUESTION 3
Are you currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a Community College or University (6 semester units or 10 quarter units)?


* QUESTION 4
If you checked "yes" to question #3 you will be required to submit proof of part-time enrollment. I understand that in order to participate in this recruitment process, I am required to submit proof of enrollment (such as registration receipt/summary) to the Human Resources Department at time of application.


* QUESTION 5
Do you have a valid Class C California Driver's License?


* QUESTION 6
This position requires a valid California Driver's license. I understand that in order to participate in this recruitment process, I am required to submit an original, current (issued within the last 30 days) driving record printout issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to the Human Resources Department at time of application.


* Required Question