Police Assistant

City of Vallejo; Vallejo, California, San Jose (CA, MO, CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vallejo is seeking dedicated individuals for civilian positions in law enforcement support. Successful candidates will assist sworn officers in various divisions, including traffic, patrol, and investigations, while ensuring community safety and compliance with city ordinances. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle public inquiries effectively. Join a team committed to enhancing the quality of life in Vallejo through professional law enforcement services.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience involving public exposure and interpretation of laws.
• Specialized law enforcement training.

Responsibilities

• Perform civilian law enforcement work in support of sworn personnel.
• Assist in processing crime scenes and collecting evidence.
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve complaints.

Skills

English usage

Modern office procedures

Report preparation

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Description

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THE POSITION

5% cost of living increase effective July 2025 and July 2026

This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies. The current open positions are in Patrol Operations. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The incumbent in this position will be expected to participate in performing a wide variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of sworn personnel and may be assigned to traffic, patrol, evidence and property, or investigations.

When assigned to the Traffic Division, incumbents will be responsible for receiving and processing abandoned vehicle notices, maintaining control status of reported vehicles, coordinating the removal of vehicles, and providing notification to registered owners. They will monitor and enforce City ordinances of non-criminal nature. They will investigate auto accidents of non-criminal nature, documenting the accident scene, taking statements from those involved, and maintaining the appropriate paperwork. They will also be expected to respond to complaints from the public and investigate potential violations and alleged nuisances.

When assigned to Patrol Operations, incumbents will respond to non-violent, cold criminal cases, and traffic collisions. They will perform a wide variety of civilian field work in direct support of sworn personnel including taking police reports, conducting traffic investigations, and crime scene search/processing. They will also respond to public inquiries, provide the public with information, and resolve complaints in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.

When assigned to the Evidence and Property Division, incumbents will assist in the processing of crime scenes including photographing, conducting latent fingerprint searches, collecting evidence, writing reports, and preparing sketches. They will assist in preparing evidence for use which includes bar coding evidence and entering descriptions of evidence into the system. They will retrieve evidence from court, return it to evidence storage and enter the transactions into the system. They will also dispose of evidence in accordance with court orders or laws, under the supervision of sworn personnel.

When assigned to the Investigations Division, incumbents will perform a variety of routine follow-up investigative work not requiring sworn personnel. They will assist in conducting interviews, taking statements, and gathering evidence. They will also be expected to conduct routine statistical analyses related to criminal activities and will make court appearances as required.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Vallejo Police Department's mission is to provide professional law enforcement services that enhance, protect, and promote the quality of life for persons residing, visiting, or doing business in the City of Vallejo.

For more information about the Vallejo Police Department, please visit their webpage.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from management or supervisory staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in performing a wide variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of sworn personnel including taking police reports, conducting traffic investigations, crime scene search, property management, and applicant processing.
• Assist in the processing of crime scenes; photograph crime scenes; conduct latent fingerprint searches; collect evidence; write reports; prepare sketches of crime scene as required.
• Assist in comparing latent fingerprints to known inked prints; make matches and testify in court to the match; trace fingerprints for the Cal-ID Program.
• Assist in preparing evidence for use; bar code evidence; enter description of evidence into computer.
• Retrieve evidence from court; return evidence to storage on return from court; enter transactions into computer.
• Return evidence to owners or dispose of in accordance with court orders or laws.
• Develop, promote and oversee various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch, drug awareness, vandalism, personal safety and adult safety programs; present presentations to various schools and community groups.
• Plan, coordinate and implement various crime prevention events including building tours; reserve necessary facilities and equipment; organize and coordinate guest speakers; solicit for contributions.
• Serve as a field or desk officer; take phone or in person reports of criminal incidents; process requests for police reports and public information; collect and log found property; strip and pat search prisoners; fingerprint arrestees, applicants for various licenses, and citizens; issue licenses; process narcotic and sex offender registrants.
• Receive and process abandoned vehicle notices, maintaining control of status of reported vehicles; coordinate the removal of vehicles and notification to registered owners.
• Monitor and enforce City ordinances of a non criminal nature; investigate auto accidents of a non criminal nature; document the accident scene; take statements from those involved and maintain appropriate paper work.
• Perform a variety of routine follow-up investigative work not requiring sworn personnel; conduct interviews; take statements and gather evidence.
• Respond to complaints from the public; investigate potential violations and alleged nuisances.
• Serve as parking enforcement officer; patrol City streets and enforce laws and regulations applicable to non moving vehicles; write citations for overtime parking and illegal parking; assist in identifying and removing abandoned vehicles; assist in directing traffic.
• Operate a computer terminal and printer to type, enter, modify and retrieve a wide variety of police reports and records, memoranda, letters and other material.
• Make court appearances as required related to assigned activities.
• Conduct routine statistical analyses related to criminal activities.
• Perform a variety of general clerical and secretarial duties as required including data entry of investigative reports and filing of evidence reports, mug shots and fingerprint cards.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods including computer equipment.
• Basic principles of report preparation.
• Techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner.

Ability to:

• Learn the organization and functions of a municipal law enforcement agency.
• Learn general law enforcement codes, practices and methods.
• Learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Apply the laws, codes, policies and procedures related to the gathering of legal evidence.
• Apply Federal, State, City and departmental laws, policies and procedures.
• Work courteously with the general public on the telephone or in person.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment.
• Deal with the public firmly, courteously and tactfully.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience involving exposure to the public and interpretation of laws, rules, and procedures. Some experience in a criminal justice agency performing non-sworn duties is desirable.

Training:
A high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized law enforcement training.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Working Conditions
Office and inspection site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, May 26, 2025. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.
2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of May 26, 2025. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written examination.
3. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 16, 2025. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be invited to participate in an advanced exercise and oral panel interview.

The advanced exercise and oral panel interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 7, 2025. The advanced exercise and oral panel interview are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

4. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.

NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department by emailing [e-mail] by May 26, 2025 to request an accommodation.

PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to:
1) Submit to reference checks.
2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including fingerprint check.
3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam.
4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.