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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-15; City Council; Resolution 57781 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LO 11 12 13 14 15 16 l? 18 19 2c 21 2% 22 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 5778 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD . WHEREAS, a study of the city's existing classification plan ias been completed; and WHEREAS, certain amendments to the city's classification plan lave been recommended; and WHEREAS, the City Council concurs in the recommendations to smend the classification plan for police positions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the 2ity of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the Classification Plan of the City of Carlsbad is hereby amended by the addition of the class specifications and titles as shown in Exhibit A for police employees, attached hereto and made a part thereof. The class specifications and titles adopted shall supercede any previously adopted class specifications and titles previously adopted. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council held on the ~- 15th day of May I 1979, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Councilmen Packard, Skotnicki, Anear, Lewis and NOES : None Councilwoman Casler ABSENT: None ATTEST: ALETHA L. v (SEAL) -- @Exhibit A L COMMU N I CAT I ON S 0 P ERATOR I COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR I1 \ DEFIN IT ION Under general supervision , to perform emergency dispatch, cl erica1 and records maintenance work which ranges from routine to the complex in the support of municipal law enforcement and fire departments; and to do related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Communications Operator I: This is the entry level class in the Communications Operator series. ience involving pol ice work and perfomi repetitive tasks based upon establ ished procedures under close supervision. Communications Operators I are normally considered to be in a training,status and as skills, abilities and responsibility increase following successful job performance may reasonably expect reassignment Employees assigned to this class normally have little exper- . to the next higher class, Communications Operator 11. Communications Operator 11: the lower class of Communications Operator I or Clerk Typist I. Operator I1 works under general supervision and performs a wfde variety.of complex clerical and emergency tasks in support of the police and fire department opera- tions. positions assigned to the Comunications Operator I1 class when vacant may be 'filled at the Communications Operator I level. Positions in this class are normally filled from A Communications Under the training concept for the Communications Operator series ¶ EXAMPLES OF DUTIES . Receive emergency calls and dispatch police and fire units. Monitor fire, burglary alarm system and dispatch emergency units. Coordinate dispatch activities with other emergency services and units from other governmental jurisdictions . . Type, index and file police felony and misdemeanor reports. Receive reports and complaints and requests. for service from the public over the phone and at the desk, and refer to appropriate supervisors. Prepare periodic operating and statistical reports from accumulated data. Prepare, check, type and file reports of arrests and convictions and other records. May assist in the training and supervision of less experienced personnel. . Operate a teletype machine to obtain wantlwarrant information, assist in background searches and other re1 ated law enforcement: activities. May assist in the search and transporting of female'prisoners. Process warrants and subpoenas; notify officers of court appearance requirements; type, maintain, file, and process records, reports and other information related to court appearance requirements by pol ice officers. Communications Operator I, I1 (Cont'd) 0 QUAL1 F ICAT IONS Communi ca ti ons Opera tor I . Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Ability to: Learn to operate radio , tel ephone , and tel etype equipment and properly dispatch emergency units under extreme pressure. Learn and apply rules and procedures involved in maintaining police records and files Type at a corrected rate of 40 words per minute. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Remain calm, and communicate precisely and clearly in an emergency situation. Experience and Education Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. .. Communications Operator I1 *In addition to the qualifications 1 isted above for Communications Operator I: Know1 edge of: Methods and procedures involving law enforcement and fire records processing. Basic organization and functions of municipal 'pol ice and fire departments. Abi 1 i ty to:. Search and handle female prisoners effectively, with the assistance of a sworn officer. Perform duties effectively with a minimum of supervision. Experience and Education Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. would be one year experience performing duties comparable to those A typical way to acquire the knowledge and abilities of a Communi cations Operator I. *. , -’ . .a a COMMIJN I CATIONS/ RECORDS SUPERVI SQR DEFINITION .Under general supervision, to supervise and participate in police and fire safety communications services , and law enforcement records activities; and to do related work as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Supervise and participate in activities involving the dispatch of routine and emergency police, fire and other emergency services such as ambulance, tow trucks and paramedic services. Supervise and participate in activities involving preparation, processing, typing, filing, and indexing of police reports, warrants, ,and other law enforcement records. Prepare periodic reports regarding police records and communications activities; recommend and implement operational policies and procedures. . Develop and maintain a training program for new employees. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Prepare requisi tiox for supplies and other materials as needed; maintain Assist supervisors in identifying and correcting operational procedures and problems to maintain a high level of service to field operational units. Assign shift schedules. 1 ’ ’ an inventory of supplies. QUAL IF I CAT I ON S Know1 edge of: Organization and functions of municipal law enforcement and fire departments Operational principles and practices of a .police and fire radio- telephone emergency communications and dispatching system. * Practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation. English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar, Ability to: Supervise, train and evaluate personnel assigned to a pol ice/f . emergency dispatch and records service activity. ’ Plan and coordinate dispatch and records activities. Implement Operational pol icies and procedures effectively. Operate all equipment and perform the most difficult tasks . associated with a police/fire dispatch and records system. re Communications/Records Supervisor (Cont Id) 0 .a , -I , Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative relationshtps with those contacted in the course of work. Remain calm in an emergency situation. Experience and Education Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. would be: A typical way to acquire the knowledge and abilities Experience i Three years of practical work experience involving the operation of an emergency law enforcement and/or fire dispatch system including practical work exper- ience with the processing of a variety of police records . Education Specialized training in pol ice and fire emergency dispatch work. P . , .I, L, .. 0 POLICE CAPTAIN .. DEFINITION Under general direction, to perform responsible administrative, investigative and operations management and technical work while assisting the Police Chief . in directing and managing the activities of the Police Department; to perform * highly responsible staff assistance; and to do related work as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assist the Police Chief in planning, directing, supervising and coordinating patrol, administrative support and recards and communications activities in the Police Department; develop staffing plans; study crime and other reports to determine trends and make recommendations 'for changes in organization and operating procedures. Assist the Police Chief as assigned by relieving the Chief of a variety of administrative responsibilities involving the coordination of law enforcement activities with other City departments and law enforcement agencies, maintaining effective re1 ations wi th communi ty groups and conferring with citizens on police related problems. As operations division commander, plan, direct and supervise patrol activities within the department; provide technical and professional advice and assistance to subordinate personnel involved in the day-to-day supervision of patrol, and investigate activities; direct and p.articipate in the investigations of the more difficult: or complex criminal. cases. As administrative division commander, plan, direct, and supervise internal dapto-day administrative support services including records and communications, personnel and purchasing activities, the conduct of internal affairs reviews and investigations., and response to citizen complaints and inquiries. Periodically review operating procedures and make recommendations for improve- ments. Assume administrative responsi bi 1 i ties as assigned involving the department's ' budge.t, purchasing and personnel functions. Conduct special studies of departmental functions. Plan, develop and implement department training program. 'Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train ,and evaluate assigned staff.. May serve as Acting Police Chief as assigned, .. ' I QUALIFICATIONS Know1 edge of: Modern police principles, methods, practices and techniques with particular emphasis in activities of the assigned division. Pertinent federal, state and 1 oca1 1 aws and oKdinances , particularly with reference to arrest, search and seizure and evidence. . .. -_- Police Captain . I? a Know1 edge of: Departmental rules and regulations. . Methods and practices of police administration. Functions and objectives of federal, state and local law’ enforcement agencies. Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and personnel management. 4 0 Ability to: Plan, organize and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel. Analyze complex pol ice problems. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. ’ . Experience and Education Any combination of experience and education that could likely ’. provide the required knoweldge and abilities- is qualifying. A typical, way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be; Expe r i en ce Six years of experience in municipal police work, including at least three years in a responsible middle management capacity. ’ Educa t i on Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with inajor work in police science, business or public administration or related field. Necessary Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license. Desi rabl e Special Requirement Obtain Peace Officer Standards and Training Advanced and Management C e r t i f i c a t es . 0 -- I 1, , 0 POLICE LIEUTENANT .. DEFINITION Under direction, to perform responsible supervisory and technical pol ice work. in planning and supervising major programs and activities of the department as assigned; and to do related work as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plan, direct, supervise and participate in the activities of patrol , traffic safety, investigation, comuni ty relations, and other services on an assigned basis. Provide overall technical and administrative direction and supervision to personnel or an assigned staff. Review the work of subordinates to insure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Assist with administrative resonsibil ities involving the department's budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions e Conduct special studies of department Receive complaints or reports of emergencies and determine need for pol ice action. Conduct training programs in the va.rious phases of police activities. , Coordinate police activities with- other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. .Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. May serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned. . functions. . , QUAL IF ICAT IONS .. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and personnel management. .. Modern pol ice practices, techniques and methods. Pertinent federal , state and local laws and ordinances, particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure and evidence. Departmental rules and regulations Functions and objectives of 'federal, state and other local law enforcement agencies a Ability to: Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. * . Obtain information through interview and interrogation. Pol ice Lieutenant: (Cont'd) Ability to: Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Saws, regulations , and pol icies. Reconmend improvenents in departmental operation and in the rules, regulations and policies governing the department. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. . Experience and Education Any combination of experience and education that could 1 i kely provide the requi red know1 edge and abi 1 i ties is qual i fyi ng. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience Five years of experience in municipal police work including at least two years in a responsible supervisory capacity. - Education Equivalent to an associate arts degree with major work in police science. Necessary Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate California driver's license. Desi rab7 e Speci a1 Requi rement Obtain Peace Officer Standards and Training.Advanced and Management Certificates, \ . I, , POLICE OFFICER 0 DEFINITION Under general supervision, to peiform 1 aw enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; and to do related work.as assigned. 0 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrol City in radio car or on foot; answer calls for- the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, county, and state laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal i nci dents. Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants , and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court. Contact and cooperate with other 1 aw enforcement agencies in matters re1 ating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders. Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed. Serve warrants and subpoenas. e While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make . arrests as necessary. Check buildings for physical security. Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners. fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations. Direct traffic at Administer first aid in emergency situations. As assigned by the Police Chief, participate an.an investigative officer in a comprehensive program of adult and juvenile, misdemeanor and felony investigation work. As assigned by the Police Chief, participate as a juvenile division officer in a comprehensive program involving juvenile delinquency and the investiga- tion of alternative methods for handling juveniles in the criminal justice system. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good re1 ationships with the general pub'l ic. QUAL I F I CAT IONS - Ability to: Observe accurately and remember names faces,. numbers, incidents , and places. . Use and care of firearms. Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately. . a: V . Ability to: Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations. . Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility . established by the City. Experience and Education Any combination equival ent to experience and education that could likely provide the required abilities is qualifying. way to obtain these abilities would be graduation from high school or equivalent. . A typical Necessary Special Requi rernent Possession of an appropriate California driver's 1 icense. .. Obtain a Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Certificate. e. .. , .( . b. . e a POLICE SERGEANT 9 DEFINITION Under direction, to have responsible charge of police field or office operations on an assigned shift; to supervise and personally perform investigation duties; and to do related work as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES As a patrol sergeant, to supervise the patrol, traffic: safety, investigative and records and communications activities during an assigned shift. Maintain discipline and insure that Department rules and policies are followed. As assigned by the Police Chief, plan, supervise and participate in a compre- hensive program of adult and juvenile investigative services. Participate in all normal patrol activities including enforcing local and state laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid and transporting prisoners . Assist officers in follow-up investigations and may personally participate in investigation including the routine gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses and apprehension of suspects e Assist officers in preparing reports in cases for trial and may personally appear in court to present evidence and testimony. Prepare duty rosters and assign personnel to various work assignments, shifts and places of work. Confer with prosecutors and mai ntai n contact with other 1 aw enforcement agencies. Review reports submitted by officers; conduct in-service training; prepare reports of shift activity. Review all reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers. Interview victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects; prepare investigation reports ; testi fy and present evidence in court. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agenlcies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders. Analyze and synthesize a variety of data concerning Departmental activities and prepare reports and statistics. Assist in budget preparation and administration-. Supervise, train and evaf uate assigned staff. May serve as Acting Police Lieutenant or Police Captain. - Q * QUALIFICATIONS Know1 edge of :- Pol ice methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control , investigation and identification techniques and pol ice reocrds and reports. Police Sergeant-’-(Cont’ d. ) 1 . 0 < .*. . .. .. Knowledge of: . Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, in- cluding rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Principles and practices of supervision and training. Ability to: Supervise , schedul e and train subordinates. Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action. Interpret and apply laws and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, oral ly and in writing. Use and care for firearms. Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory. tacted in the course of work. . . Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those con- Experience and Education Any combination of experience- and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities .is qualifying. typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: A - Experience Three years of law enforcement experience as a Pol ice Off-i cer. Education High school diploma or equivalent, preferably supplemented by an Associate Arts degree emphasizing courses in police .science. ’ Necessary Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license. Desirable Special Re.qui rement Obtain Peace Officer Standards and Training Intermedi,ate and Supervi sory certificates . . c SENIOR POLICE OFFICER DEFINITION 0 Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work: and to do related work as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrol city in radio car or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement’of city, county, and state laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents. Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and. witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence: testify and present evidence in court. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehensian of offenders. Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed. Serve warrants and subpoenas. While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles,in violation Of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary. Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners. traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested . Check buildings for physical secuzity. Direct situations. Administer first aid in emergency situations. As assigned by the Police Chief, participate as an investigative officer in a comprehensive program of adult and juvenile, misdeameanor and felony investigation work. As assigned by the Police Chief, participate as a juvenile division officer in a comprehensive program involving juvenile delinquency and the investigation of alternative methods for handling juveniles in the criminal justice system. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships-with the general public. 0 I May serve as Acting Palice Sergeant. ,. I > - C3EN'IOR POLICE OFFICE1)(Contld) QUALIF ICAT IONS Knowledge of: Police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques and police records and reports. Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdeameanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure ' and the preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Ability to: Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Use and care of firearms. . . Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Understand and carry out oral and written d.irections. Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility establislhed by .the city. Experience and Education Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: A Experience Two years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer beyond the probationary period. High school diploma or equivalent, preferably supplemented by an Associate Arts. degree emphasizing courses in police science. Necessary Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate Ca1ifo;nia dxiver's license. Desirable Special Requirement Obtain Feace Officer Standards and Training Basic Certificate. ?:.