What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Aide position at City of Berkeley?
The Berkeley Police Department invites you to apply for the position of Police Aide! In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and perform paraprofessional police service duties. You will assist and observe Police Officers and non-sworn police personnel.
This position is for college students who are interested in exploring a career in law enforcement. It provides part-time work experience and related training in various divisions of the Berkeley Police Department. All Police Aides must maintain satisfactory academic standing (C average or better) at an accredited college during employment. A maximum of 19 hours per week will be scheduled around an academic program. Employment as a Police Aide is limited to a maximum of four (4) years.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105025
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school, current enrollment and in good academic standing at a college or university with a minimum of 6 units at the time of appointment. Previous volunteer or paid experience with public contact is desirable.
Other requirements include:
- Must be eighteen years old
- Must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities and visual acuity of at least 20/100 correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye
- Must be able to meet physical and background standards
- Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Applications must be received by February 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The examination process will consist of:
- Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
- Written Examination - March 1, 2025
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Salary : $18 - $27
