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Home My WebLink About04/05/23 POLICE CIVIL SERVICEPOLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA BAKERSFIELD REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2023 T4XWDW 3* Bakersfield Police Department Chiefs Conference Room, 1601 Trurtun Avenue Regular Meeting: 8:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS A. AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC STATEMENTS B. NON -AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 5, X23. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. CERTIFICATION OF POLICE DISPATCHER 1/II, EXAMINATION #01577 (A. Watford H.R.) B. CERTIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER, EXAMINATION #01568A (A. Watford H.R.) C. NEPOTISM WAIVER REQUEST FOR POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE(S) (A. Wofford H.R.) D. CERIFICATION OF SENIOR POLICE RECORDS CLERK, EXAMINATION #01890 (A. Wofford H.R.) E. NEPOTISM WAIVER REQUEST FOR SENIOR POLICE RECORDS CLERK CANDIDATE(S) (A. Wofford H.R.) F. REVISED JOB SPECIFICATION: SENIOR POLICE OFFICER *41270 (S. Collins H.R.) G. REQUEST TO OPEN EXAM -SENIOR POLICE OFFICER (PROMOTIONAL) #1915 (A. Wofford H.R.) H. APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER AND SELECTION OF DATES FOR POTENTIAL PERSONNEL APPEAL HEARING (A. Zambrano CAO) 6. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS POSTED ON by City Clerk's Office City Of 7. ADJOURNMENT Staff recommends motion to adjourn meeting. ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING. ADDITIONALLY, IN COMPNANCE WITH THE "AMERICANS WITH DISASILIFES ACT,' SHOULD YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, OR HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AGENDA, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE 24 HOURS PRIOR DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT (661) 326-3773 OR IN WRITING TO ADMHRS@BAKERSFIELDCITY US. POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ■I MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2023 ,�sauruar`,..WG.j'tkk. 8:00 a.m. Bakersfield Police Department, Chief's Conference Room, 1601 Truxfun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 1. CALLTOORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Anderson a18:00 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Steve Anderson -Chair Kathleen Thompson Kelly Lucas Staff Present: Greg Terry, Police Chief Mike Hale, Assistant Police Chief Jeremy Grimes, Police Captain Jeremy Blakemore, Police Captain Santiago Baltazar, Police Sergeant Raymond Hackleman, Police Officer Jaime Velazquez, Police Officer Ashley Zombrano, Deputy City Attorney Christi Tenter, Human Resources Director Shayla Collins, Human Resources Manager Asia Welfare, Human Resources Analyst Kevin Mendoza, Human Resources Analyst Tanya Wilson, Human Resources Analyst Julie Houselog, Human Resources Specialist Debbie Cashi, Secretary -Police Amy Rizo, Clerk Typist -Police Krystal Page, Clerk Typist -Police 3. PUBLIC STATEMENT A. Agenda Item Public Statements -None B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements -None 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Lucas and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting of February I, 2023. APPROVED, ALL AYES 5. NEW BUSINESS A. CERTIFICATION OF POLICE CALL TAKER, EXAMINATION #01770B After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve staff recommendation and approve the Certification of Police Call Taker, Examination #01770B APPROVED, ALL AYES B. NEPOTISM WAIVER REQUEST FOR POLICE CALL TAKER CANDIDATE(S) After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lucas and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve staff recommendation and approve the Nepotism Waiver Request for Melissa Chavaria. APPROVED, ALL AYES C. CERTIFICATION OF CRIME ANALYSIS SUPERVISOR, EXAMINATION #01829 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve staff recommendation and approve the Certification of Crime Analysis Supervisor, Examination #01829. APPROVED, ALL AYES D. CERTIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER -ACADEMY GRADUATE/LATERAL, EXAMINATION #01559D After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve staff recommendation and approve the Certification of Police Officer -Academy Graduate/Lateral, Examination #01559D APPROVED, ALL AYES E. CERTIFICATION OF CLERK TYPIST 1/II-POLICE, EXAMINATION #01875 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lucas and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve staff recommendation and approve the Certification of Clerk Typist 1/11-Police, Examination #01875. APPROVED, ALL AYES F. NEPOTISM WAIVER REQUEST FOR CLERK TYPIST 1/II-POLICE CANDIDATE After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lucas and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve staff recommendation and approve the Nepotism Waiver Request for Chris Berry, Alexandria Burton, Samantha Perkins, Nichole Uribe. APPROVED, ALL AYES G. EXTENSION OF ELIGIBLE LIST -ANIMAL CONTROL INTAKE TECHNICIAN #01645 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lucas and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve staff recommendation and approve the Request to Extension of Eligible List -Animal Control Intake Technician #01645 APPROVED, ALL AYES H. NEW JOB SPECIFICATION: POLICE PROPERTY AND FACILITIES SUPERVISOR #51310 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lucas and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve staff recommendation and approve the New Job Specification: Police Property and Facilities Supervisor #51310 APPROVED, ALL AYES 6. I. NEW JOB SPECIFICATIONS: COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST 1/ II -POLICE After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve staff recommendation and approve the New Job Specification: Community Relations Specialist 1/II #27400/27410 APPROVED, ALL AYES J. WAVIER REQUEST FOR SENIOR POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS No Action Taken None 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:22a.m. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 41270 UNIT: POLICE SAFETY EE04: PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKERS CLASS TITLE: SENIOR POLICE OFFICER CLASS SUMMARY: Under aeneral supervision, performs routine to complex tasks and duties regular --duties performed by the Police Officer class of a more technical nature., eaior Og'G9 (lE'PAR ^m 99sig eel ••....e ..ewpl..., nn—estigat�ens ..,high they peFfG•M ...ith r1 A primary responsibility of this position is to serve in a lead capacity which would include tasks to organize facilitate and guide work assianments ^ t'^'^' '•^'^'^^ ^rri^^• at the direction of the supervising Sergeant. Performs other work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the Position's essential dufies. They are descriptive, not ItmBed. Essenfial Duties: • Patrols assianed area of the City while operatina an emergency vehicleRakeN{aga designated area at the a 1.,; • Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances, federal and state laws: • Apprehends criminal offenders and issues citations;-'^G"^^deW • Testifies in court tnals;yiagaa-ee , hey .iAg bldFi. G tf,tig• , OhN9^m Ph'R9 GRG /e• GkedGhiRg G • Serves as a field training officer for the Police Officer class as required; • Approves the written reports of the Police Officer class at the direction of the supervising seergeant; • Assists Police Sergeants as directed with various administrative duties, including but not limited to daily schedule, range schedules, briefing training schedule, Advance Officer school and timekeepina softwareTeiestef#; • Assists Police Sergeants in delivering the Mission and Vision of the department and portraying a positive and professional image of the department; • Assists Police Sergeants with mentoring, planning, assigning, reviewing, and reviewing eyekieiing the work of officers and professional staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is distinguished from Police Officer in that the Senior Police Officer is a lead position, capable of exercising a greater degree of independent judgment due to the scope of duties that represent the most responsible, sensitive, and complex assignments carried out by a CLASS TITLE: SENIOR POLICE OFFICER (continued) 41270 Police Officer. This class is distinguished from a Police Sergeant in that the Senior Police Officer is a lead worker while the Police Sergeant has full supervisory authority. Trainina and Experience: • Three (3) years of experience as a sworn Police Oefficer, the last two (2) Years with the Bakersfield Police Department; ; AND • Completion of thirty-five (35) semester units of accredited college study;, � '', ,.. 4-Gt-�"^^�'"^^�' • T—e-(2) Gdd4ieaa�-Five 5 years of experience as a sworn Police Officer, the last two (2) Years with the Bakersfield Police Department. of'he Pek^•f4f^ld Knowledge of: • Modern police principles methods practices and techniaues; • Th"Geography of the city and surrounding areas and the location of important buildings; • Local laws and ordinances affecting traffic control and traffic offenses; • Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force and de-escalation strategies; • Proficient in the use and safe handlina of firearms chemical agents and other weapon systems; • Principles and application of spelling arammar, and punctuation in business writing; • Business office and computer eauipment use; • Principles and application of ethics, cultural diversitv, and discrimination awareness• • All policy, regulations, and procedures applicable to the Ppolice Oefficer function Ability o: • Communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writino;URderstes: • Maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of duties • Analyze emeraencv and non-emeraencv situations auicklY and obiectiveiv and select reasonable course of action in the interest of public safety, • Adopt to situations in a hiah stress and fast paced environment; • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; • Represent the Bakersfield Police Department in a professional manner • De p S1011IR theUse 9f fiF9GFFR5; • Exercise ^tea. supervision of Police Officers; _Train prebafieweq Police Officers in basic police functions; Recognize errors and apply appropriate corrective action • Effectively plan, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned personnel; CLASS TITLE: SENIOR POLICE OFFICER (continued) 41270 Licenses or Cediticoles: • Possession of a valid California "C" driver's license; • Possession of a Basic P. O. S. T. Certificate. Physical Conditions or Special Workina Conditions: • Must be willing to work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions; • Maybe subject to on -call and call-back, based on assignment • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Additional Information The City of Bakersfield is an Eaual Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. We are looking for individuals who represent and will uphold the values of our community. Police community. Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: November 6, 1989 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: February 14, 1990 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: April 10, 1991 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: December 1, 201C Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: May 3, 2017 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: August 12, 2020 Updated to Form: March 10, 2022 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 41270 UNIT: POLICE SAFETY EE04: PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKERS CLASS TITLE: SENIOR POLICE OFFICER CLASS SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs routine to complex tasks and duties performed by the Police Officer class of a more technical nature. A primary responsibility of this position is to serve in a lead capacity which would include tasks to organize, facilitate, and guide work assignments at the direction of the supervising Sergeant. Performs other work as required. The followina typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not Ilmiled. Essential Duties: • Patrols assigned area of the City while operating an emergency vehicle; • Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons, property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances, federal and state laws; • Investigates and documents various violations of California statutes through the collection of evidence and interviewing of victims, witnesses, and suspected offenders; • Apprehends criminal offenders and issues citations; • Testifies in court trials; • Serves as a field training officer for the Police Officer class as required; • Approves the written reports of the Police Officer class at the direction of the supervising Sergeant; • Assists Police Sergeants as directed with various administrative duties, including but not limited to daily schedule, range schedules, briefing training schedule, Advance Officer school and timekeeping software; • Assists Police Sergeants in delivering the Mission and Vision of the department and portraying a positive and professional image of the department; • Assists Police Sergeants with mentoring, planning, assigning, reviewing, and reviewing the work of officers and professional staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is distinguished from Police Officer in that the Senior Police Officer is a lead position, capable of exercising a greater degree of independent judgment due to the scope of duties that represent the most responsible, sensitive, and complex assignments carried out by a Police Officer. This class is distinguished from a Police Sergeant in that the Senior Police Officer is a lead worker while the Police Sergeant has full supervisory authority. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Trainina and Experience: • Three (3) years of experience as a sworn Police Officer, the last two (2) years with the Bakersfield Police Department; AND • Completion of thirty-five (35) semester units of accredited college study; OR • Five (5) years of experience as a sworn Police Officer, the last two (2) years with the Bakersfield Police Department. CLASS TITLE: SENIOR POLICE OFFICER (continued) 41270 Knowledge of: • Modern police principles, methods, practices, and techniques; • Geography of the city and surrounding areas and the location of important buildings; • Local laws and ordinances affecting traffic control and traffic offenses; • Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force and de-escalation strategies; • Proficient in the use and safe handling of firearms, chemical agents and other weapon systems; • Principles and application of spelling, grammar, and punctuation in business writing; • Business office and computer equipment use; • Principles and application of ethics, cultural diversity, and discrimination awareness; • All policy, regulations, and procedures applicable to the Police Officer function. Ability to: • Communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; • Maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of duties; • Analyze emergency and non -emergency situations quickly and objectively, and select reasonable course of action in the interest of public safety; • Adopt to situations in a high stress and fast paced environment; • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; • Recognize one's own personal emotions and express appropriately; • Provide compassion and seek understanding to resolve differences while exercising tact, self-restraint, and good judgement; • Identify and understand community socio-economic and cultural issues; • Represent the Bakersfield Police Department in a professional manner; • Exercise supervision of Police Officers; • Train Police Officers in basic police functions; • Recognize errors and apply appropriate corrective action; • Effectively plan, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned personnel; • Demonstrate self-restraint, good judgement and leadership at all times; • Work with sensitive information and maintain integrity. Licenses or Certificates: • Possession of a valid California 'C" driver's license; • Possession of a Basic P. O. S. T. Certificate. Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions: • Must be willing to work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions: • May be subject to on -call and call-back, based on assignment; • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Additional Information The City of Bakersfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. We are looking for individuals who represent and will uphold the values of our community. Police Officer candidates who are compassionate, professional, accountable, and possess a passion for public service are highly encouraged to apply. The Bakersfield Police Department strongly believes that hiring and retaining the best employees provides the best service to the community. CLASS TITLE: SENIOR POLICE OFFICER (continued) 41270 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: November 6, 1989 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: February 14, 1990 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: April 10, 1991 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: December 1, 2010 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: May 3, 2017 Revised and approved by the Police Civil Service Board: August 12, 2020