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Home My WebLink About03/06/24 POLICE CIVIL SERVICEft POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION „• , �✓ AGENDA R F REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH BAKE S IELD c 06, Zo24 THE SOUND 0F5*P.6V f 6�, Bakersfield Police Department Chief's Conference Room, 1601 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting: 8:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER ! 2. ROLL CALL �3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS LbyJ A. AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC STATEMENTS "_B. NON -AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC STATEMENTS -C �- r, 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES r Staff recommends a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2024 5. NEW BUSINESS A. CERTIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER -ACADEMY GRADUATE/LATERAL (OPEN) EXAMINATION #01887E (A. Wofford) B. NEPOTISM WAIVER REQUEST FOR POLICE OFFICER -ACADEMY GRADUATE/LATERAL (OPEN) EXAMINATION #01887E CANDIDATE(S) (A. Wofford) C. REINSTATEMENT REQUEST FOR POLICE OFFICER, SCOTT CHRISTENSEN (A. Wofford) D. REVISED JOB SPECIFICATION AND TITLE CHANGE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER - POLICE #87885 TO SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR -POLICE #87885 (C. Tenter) E. NEW JOB SPECIFICATION: SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER -POLICE #87895 (C. Tenter) F. APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER AND SELECTION OF DATES FOR POTENTIAL PERSONNEL APPEAL HEARING. (E. Villanueva) 6. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 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 COMPLIANCE WITH THE "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES 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 (03 MINUTES BAKERSFIELD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2024 TFE SOUND OF5*"8:00 a.m. Bakersfield Police Department, Chief's Conference Room, 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 N 1. CALL TO ORDER _ The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Anderson at 8:03 a.m. T 2. ROLL CALL G Commissioners Present. Steven Anderson c: "''a s Bryan Burrow _< V" C_ Commissioner Absent. Kathleen Thompson Staff Present: Greg Terry, Police Chief Jeremy Blakemore, Assistant Police Chief Jeremy Grimes, Police Captain Ashley Zambrano, Deputy City Attorney II Shayla Collins, Human Resources Manager Asia Wofford, Human Resources Analyst 3. PUBLIC STATEMENT A. Agenda Item Public Statements -None B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements -None 4. ELECTION OF OFFICER: A motion was made by Commissioner Burrow and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the election of Commission Thompson as Chair for the 2024 Police Civil Service Board. APPROVED, ALL AYES A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Burrow to approve the election of Commissioner Burrow as Secretary for the 2024 Police Civil Service Board. APPROVED, ALL AYES 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Burrow to approve the minutes for the Special Meeting of January 17, 2024. APPROVED, ALL AYES 6. NEW BUSINESS A. NEPOTISM WAIVER REQUEST FOR POLICE SERGEANT (PROMOTIONAL), EXAMINATION #02017 CANDIDATE(S) After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Burrow to approve staff recommendation and approve the Nepotism Wavier for Isaac Aleman, Carlos Arvizu, Kameron Bailey, Paul Hernandez, and Cathy Schlosser (P) Examination #02017. APPROVED, ALL AYES NEW JOB SPECIFICATION: PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATION MANAGER - POLICE #89325 After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Burrow to approve staff recommendation and approve the New Job Specification: Public Affairs and Communication Manager -Police #89325. APPROVED, ALL AYES C. APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER AND SELECTION OF DATES FOR POTENTIAL PERSONNEL APPEAL HEARING After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Burrow to approve staff recommendation and appoint Judge Gary Friedman as the Hearing Officer and set the Hearing for August 19-23, 2024 from 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. APPROVED, ALL AYES 7. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Anderson inquired with Police Staff, if there was an increase in accidents in the Community due to inclement weather. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 a.m. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 87885 UNIT: MANAGEMENT EE04: OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATORS CLASS TITLE: SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR - POLICE CLASS SUMMARY: Under general direction, plans, directs and integrates the operations of the Police Support Services division; participates in the development and implementation of strategic goals, operations, and service objectives of the Police Department; provides professional advice to police on the operation and staffing of Police Department communications, and property functions; and performs other duties as assigned. REPRESNTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: • Oversees, plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and controls the operations of the Department administrative unit which may include, but is not limited to, those services related to fiscal, personnel, communications center management, records management, property management, and/or identification services; • Selects, assigns, trains, directs, and evaluates staff, professionals, supervisors, and others; assures proper training and guidance for staff; identifies and maintains standards of staff proficiency for specialized functions; • Monitors Unit budget; analyzes budget data to identify and project resource needs; requests needed resources; may develop grant proposals and/or monitor grant -funded programs; monitors and approves budget expenditures within limits of authority; prepares complex statistical and narrative reports, correspondence, and other documents; • Coordinates assigned activities with management/staff, City officials/managers, other City employees, and outside agencies; may participate on committees and task forces as assigned, attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as assigned; may testify in court and/or before legislative bodies; • Assures Unit compliance with and enforcement of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and codes; • Provides day-to-day leadership and works with managers and staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service -oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and the City's mission, objectives and values; applies process improvement and quality management principles to assigned areas of responsibility; • Through subordinate managers, ensures staffing and operational compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing police dispatch and emergency communications, detention, property and evidence, and records management services; ensures compliance with Department of Justice requirements regarding the input, accessing and use of data; • Plans, directs and implements special projects and assignments; • Stays up to date on legislative changes, trends and resources affecting areas of assigned responsibility; CLASS TITLE: Support Services Division Administrator- Police 87885 • Prepares City Council agenda reports and resolutions and makes presentations to the Council and commissions; • Performs research and analysis and prepares a variety of studies and reports; • Represents the Police Department to other departments, elected officials, professional associations, and community groups and outside agencies. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Support Services Division Administrator is a single -incumbent, civilian command position responsible for managing and directing Support Services units or details of the Police Department. Assignments are broad in scope, and results are evaluated in terms of accomplishment of goals and objectives within budget parameters. This classification is distinguished from the Support Services Program Manager in that the latter may handle one or more major functions of centralized support services, while the former is responsible for directing the activities for the division as a whole under direction of the Police Chief. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of modern public administration including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating; • Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution; • Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management; • Principles and practices of labor relations and employee relations; • Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, and program development and implementation; • Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public safety in records management, technology, and property management, depending upon area of assignment; • Current literature, laws, regulations and developments, as well as various agencies that impact public safety services in area of assignment; • Research methods, report writing techniques, statistical concepts and methods, principles and techniques of project management; • Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; • Research methods, analysis techniques, and report preparation; • Basic computer applications and software related to areas of assignment. Ability to: • Plan, organize, and direct the work of program staff; • Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; • Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls; • Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound, creative recommendations; • Prepare and present clear, concise and accurate reports; • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form, sometimes to large groups; • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; CLASS TITLE: Support Services Division Administrator - Police 87885 • Develop, recommend, administer, and control moderate -sized budgets; • Exercise sound independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; • Build and maintain positive working relationships with the senior management team, co-workers, other City employees, and those encountered in the course of work using principles of good customer and public service; • Represent the department effectively and professionally in meetings with others; • Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, analytical studies, and other written materials; • Meet critical work deadlines under difficult and stressful conditions; • Utilize computer systems and related software programs; • Interpret and apply City personnel policies and procedures, including civil service system rules and regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal legislation. Training and Experience: • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or public safety administration, or a related field; AND • Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative experience, including experience in employee supervision and program development and implementation. OR • An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties may be substituted. Licenses, Certificates, or Special Requirements: • Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license. • Must successfully complete required pre -employment background investigation. Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions: • Standard office environment and working conditions. • Remote site visits may be required. Approved by the Police Civil Service Board: November 1, 2023 Approved by the Police Civil Service Board: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 87885 UNIT: MANAGEMENT EE04: OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATORS CLASS TITLE: _SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR MANAGER - POLICE CLASS SUMMARY: Under general direction, plans, directs and integrates the operations of the Police Support Services division; participates in the development and implementation of strategic goals, operations and service objectives of the Police Department; provides professional advice to police R^GnGgon^o^+ on the operation and staffing of Police Department communications, and property functions; and performs other duties as assigned. REPRESNTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: • Oversees, plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and controls the operations of the Department administrative unit which may include, but is not limited to, those services related to fiscal, personnel, communications center management, records management, property management, and/or identification services; • Selects, assigns, trains, directs, and evaluates staff, professionals, supervisors, and others; assures proper training and guidance for staff; identifies and maintains standards of staff proficiency for specialized functions; • Monitors Unit budget; analyzes budget data to identify and project resource needs; requests needed resources; may develop grant proposals and/or monitor grant -funded programs; monitors and approves budget expenditures within limits of authority; prepares complex statistical and narrative reports, correspondence, and other documents; • Coordinates assigned activities with management/staff, City officials/managers, other City employees, and outside agencies; may participate on committees and task forces as assigned; attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as assigned; may testify in court and/or before legislative bodies; • Assures Unit compliance with and enforcement of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and codes; • Provides day-to-day leadership and works with managers and staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service -oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and the City's mission, objectives and values; applies process improvement and quality management principles to assigned areas of responsibility; • Through subordinate managers, ensures staffing and operational compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing police dispatch and emergency communications, detention, property and evidence, and records management services; ensures compliance with Department of Justice requirements regarding the input, accessing and use of data; • Plans, directs and implements special projects and assignments; • Stays up to date on legislative changes, trends and resources affecting areas of assigned responsibility; CLASS TITLE: Support Services Division AdministratorOPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAG °D - POLICE 87885 • Prepares City Council agenda reports and resolutions and makes presentations to the Council and commissions; • Performs research and analysis and prepares a variety of studies and reports; • Represents the Police Department to other departments, elected officials, professional associations, and community groups and outside agencies. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Support Services Division Administrator is a single - incumbent, civilian ''' GRGg8'''' e command position responsible for managing and directing multiple Support Services units or details of the Police Department. Tie Assignments are broad in scope, and results are evaluated in terms of accomplishment of goals and objectives within budget parameters. This classification is distinguished from the Support Services Program Manager in that the latter may handle one or more major functions of centralized support services, while the former is resoonsible for directing the activities for the division as a whole under direction of the Police Chief. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of modern public administration including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating; • Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution; • Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management; • Principles and practices of labor relations and employee relations; • Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, and program development and implementation; • Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public safety in records management, technology, and property management, depending upon area of assignment; • Current literature, laws, regulations and developments, as well as various agencies that impact public safety services in area of assignment; • Research methods, report writing techniques, statistical concepts and methods, principles and techniques of project management; • Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; • Research methods, analysis techniques, and report preparation; • Basic computer applications and software related to areas of assignment. Ability to: • Plan, organize, and direct the work of program staff; • Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; • Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls; • Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound, creative recommendations; • Prepare and present clear, concise and accurate reports; • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form, sometimes to large groups; • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; • Develop, recommend, administer, and control moderate -sized budgets; • Exercise sound independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; CLASS TITLE: Support Services Division AdministratorOPERATIONS SUPPORT MnNnG _ POLICE 87885 • Build and maintain positive working relationships with the senior management team, co-workers, other City employees, and those encountered in the course of work using principles of good customer and public service; • Represent the department effectively and professionally in meetings with others; • Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, analytical studies, and other written materials; • Meet critical work deadlines under difficult and stressful conditions; • Utilize computer systems and related software programs; • Interpret and apply City personnel policies and procedures, including civil service system rules and regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal legislation. Training and Experience: • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or public safety administration, or a related field; AND • Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative experience, including experience in employee supervision and program development and implementation. OR • An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties may be substituted. Licenses, Certificates, or Special Requirements: • Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license. • Must successfully complete required pre -employment background investigation. Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions: • Standard office environment and working conditions. • Remote site visits may be required. Approved by the Police Civil Service Board: November 1, 2023 Approved by the Police Civil Service Board: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 87895 UNIT: MANAGEMENT EE04: OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATORS CLASS TITLE: SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER - POLICE CLASS SUMMARY: Under general direction, organizes, manages, and coordinates multiple programs for the Police Department; oversees one or more major units of Support Services; including the development and implementation of program goals and elements; supervise staff; monitors, and develops compliance procedures and methodologies for area of assignment; and performs other duties as assigned. REPRESNTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: • Plans, organizes, controls, manages, coordinates and evaluates the work of designated support services activities including personnel, methods and procedures, procurement, and various compliance services; • Provides day-to-day management to promote a high-performance, customer service -oriented operation that supports achieving the department's mission; • Selects, assigns, trains, directs, and evaluates staff, professionals, supervisors, and others; assures proper training and guidance for staff; identifies and maintains standards of staff proficiency for specialized functions; • Provides guidance, direction and technical expertise to program staff to ensure appropriate actions are taken; • Leads continuous improvement for protocols and procedures; ensures the proper administration and enforcement; • Assists with budget process and monitor expenditures; • Serves as liaison for the division with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues; • Assures Unit compliance with and enforcement of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and codes; • Plans, directs and implements special projects and assignments; • Monitors legislative changes, trends and resources affecting areas of assigned responsibility; • Performs research and analysis and prepares a variety of studies and reports. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Support Services Program Manager is the first level management classification responsible for oversight of the day-to-day administration of specialized programs, projects, and activities for multiple Support Services units or details of the Police Department. The incumbent plans, organizes, and administers one or more specialized programs, projects and activities. The position is distinguished from the Support Services Division Administrator as the latter holds responsibility for the entire division where the Support Services Program Manager is assigned specific unit management. CLASS TITLE: SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER - POLICE 87895 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of modern public administration including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating; • Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution; • Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management; • Principles and practices of labor relations and employee relations; • Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, and program development and implementation; • Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public safety in records management, technology, and property management, depending upon area of assignment; • Current literature, laws, regulations and developments, as well as various agencies that impact public safety services in area of assignment; • Research methods, report writing techniques, statistical concepts and methods, principles and techniques of project management; • Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; • Research methods, analysis techniques, and report preparation; • Basic computer applications and software related to areas of assignment. Ability to: • Plan, organize, and direct the work of program staff; • Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; • Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls; • Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound, creative recommendations; • Prepare and present clear, concise and accurate reports; • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form, sometimes to large groups; • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; • Develop, recommend, administer, and control moderate -sized budgets; • Exercise sound independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; • Build and maintain positive working relationships with the senior management team, co-workers, other City employees, and those encountered in the course of work using principles of good customer and public service; • Represent the department effectively and professionally in meetings with others; • Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, analytical studies, and other written materials; • Meet critical work deadlines under difficult and stressful conditions; • Utilize computer systems and related software programs; • Interpret and apply City personnel policies and procedures, including civil service system rules and regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal legislation. CLASS TITLE: SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER - POLICE 87895 Trainina and Experience: • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or public safety administration, or a related field, AND • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative experience, including experience in employee supervision and program development and implementation. OR • An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties may be substituted. Licenses, Certificates, or Special Requirements: • Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license. • Must successfully complete required pre -employment background investigation. Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions: • Standard office environment and working conditions. • Remote site visits may be required. ,Approved by the Police Civil Service Board: