Public Safety Student Aide -East Bay Regional Parks

Job Title
Public Safety Student Aide - Open and Continuous Filing

Opening Date
Application Deadline
About the Position
The Public Safety Student Aide position was established as a training program for students desiring careers in law enforcement, fire protection, public safety dispatching, evidence and other careers in the field of public safety. Under supervision, Aides perform a variety of primarily entry-level and clerical tasks while assigned in one of the following areas of the Public Safety Department: Administrative Division, Communications/Records, Detective Unit, Fire Department, Personnel and Training Unit, Property and Evidence Unit, Patrol Operations, Special Enforcement Unit or the Volunteer Trail Safety Program. Aides are generally assigned to an individual department or unit and rotate positions annually or based on departmental needs. Typical tasks may include: answering phones and giving information; issuing supplies and equipment; filing a variety of documents; data entry; assisting with police or fire training exercises; providing civilian assistance to police and fire personnel; setting up training reservations and preparing travel documents; cataloging, processing and picking up evidence; securing park entrances after closing, and other work as required. May be assigned to the patrol division for District holidays or special events to direct traffic, assign parking or other non-enforcement activities. For more information about the District's Department of Public Safety, call Sgt. David Hall, at (510) 690-6515.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of high school or equivalent GED or CHSPE certificate. Must be enrolled in a minimum of nine college-level units and have a 2.00 cumulative grade point average or higher to apply for and to retain position, and
License: Must possess and retain a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Interest in law enforcement or fire protection with the potential for a career in this area. Ability to learn law enforcement practices and procedures. Ability to perform basic clerical skills such as typing, filing, completing simple mathematical computations. Ability to use basic office equipment. Ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions and adhere to Departmental policies. Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative 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 and external customers.

Salary
Start After 1 Year
$11.95/hour $13.30/hour

Selection and Notification Process
Application materials will be retained up to one year and will be reviewed as vacancies occur. If an applicant meets the minimum qualifications, a screening panel will review their application materials. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As vacancies occur, the best qualified will be selected for interview and at that time, applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. The hiring pool established after each interview process will be in effect for one year; hiring pools may overlap. The District reserves the right to request further information, or to set up a written test, performance test and/or other assessment devices before or after the interview process. The individuals chosen for hire must be able to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Work Location
The Department of Public Safety is located above Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley.

Conditions Of Employment
As a condition of employment, a Public Safety Student Aide:

is required to wear a prescribed uniform and adhere to Department grooming standards. Aides will be issued an annual uniform allowance to assist in cleaning of issued uniforms.
may be required to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Work hours will be established based on District needs and the student’s schedule. The expectation is that the student will generally work part-time and will be limited to 900 hours per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
is required to terminate after four years or less than four years when the student completes education. An extension of up to one year may be granted by the Assistant General Manager of Public Safety.
After one calendar year, the performance of the Aide will be evaluated by their supervisor to determine if the Aide has made sufficient progress to continue in the program. If so, the supervisor will recommend continuation and award a salary step increase to step “B” which will be the Aide’s rate until the end of the program.

How to Apply
Application materials may be downloaded below, may be picked up by visiting the District’s Administrative Offices at 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland, CA, may be requested by calling the Human Resources Division at (510) 544-2154 or by filling out the Packet Request Form at the bottom of this page. Resumes are not a substitute for any part of the required application package.

Application materials for this position consist of the following required parts:

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Click here to download the Supplemental Statement
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