Parks/Waterfront Ranger (Sworn-Lateral)

Description Summary

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  Base salary will increase by 5% in 2025 with another 5% increase in 2026.

Expectation of Job Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Patrols assigned sections within the City's parks, trails, waterfront, and harbor-marina areas, in a radio dispatched automobile or other motorized vehicle, on foot, by bicycle, or watercraft to secure life and property, observe situations, report suspicious or criminal activity, hazardous conditions and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Enforces laws and regulations regarding park marina and trail use; patrols assigned areas; issues warnings, citations and makes arrests for various Eureka Municipal Code and state law violations.
• Provides information, directions and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations.
• Operates a marine craft to patrol the City's Public Marina and Harbor, enforcing applicable federal, state and local waterway laws, regulations and rules; patrols the City's Public Marina and Harbor to provide security and prevent crime.
• Performs a variety of community policing duties to maintain a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, and providing assistance to the public, including speaking before various civic and community groups, patrolling assigned divisions by foot, bicycle or vehicle, and performing other related duties as required.
• Enforces parking regulations and traffic laws at City Parks, Public Marina and Harbor facilities, and other waterfront areas; issues traffic citations; investigates accidents; provides traffic and crowd control at accident sites or for special events at City waterfront properties and facilities.
• During patrols, explains regulations to visitors and provides information and advice on park-waterfront activities and cultural, historical, and/or natural resources history and location.
• Participates in a variety of community relations and public education and awareness activities.
• Conducts scheduled and special patrols of land and water areas. Checks usage and condition of public use areas, commercial docks, and other recreation areas, including safety, fire, sanitation, and maintenance. Reports any problems and their extent to supervisor and Community Services Director or designee.
• May be required to assist Eureka Police Department Officers and/or Detectives with various emergency calls for service and investigations outside of assigned area.
• Makes arrests and serves warrants and subpoenas; takes individuals into custody and may transport them for medical clearance and/or booking at a longer-term facility, as required.
• Secures crime scenes and evidence; interviews suspects, victims and witnesses; collects and preserves evidence; performs complete investigations and/or cooperates with other law enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development support.
• Conducts comprehensive investigations into felony and high level crimes as assigned including conducting surveillance activities and coordinating and maintaining crime scene activities.
• Assists the City Attorney or the District Attorney staff in preparing, documenting and developing cases and gathering information; testifies in court as required.
• Directs the activities of police support personnel and/or volunteers in office and field situations.
• Provides emergency medical attention to the public when responding to calls for assistance, and requests appropriate medical assistance as necessary.
• Provides mutual aide to other law enforcement agencies as dispatched and in accordance with departmental policy.
• Prepares reports; prepares and maintains logs, records and accurate files.
• Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Oversees the use and care of equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Law enforcement principles, practices and techniques related to patrol, traffic enforcement, crime scene control and investigation, protection of life and property, pursuit, apprehension and transportation of suspects.
• Investigation and identification techniques and equipment.
• Rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and the preservation of evidence.
• Courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying.
• Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, court decisions and departmental rules and regulations.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agencies and impact weapons.
• Methods of self-defense and physical restraint and the use of defense and restraint equipment.
• Techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Operating a motor vehicle, watercraft and all attached equipment in a safe manner under patrol and emergency conditions.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often when relations may be confrontational or stressed.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

• Observe accurately, recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, facts of incidents and places.
• Interpret apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct reports, records and other written materials.
• Identify and be responsive to community issues, concerns and needs.
• Coordinate and carry out special assignments.
• Monitor changes in laws and court decisions and apply them in work situations.
• Enter information into a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.
• Make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate a motor vehicle and watercraft in a safe manner under patrol and emergency conditions.
• Operate the equipment and vehicles of the department in a safe and responsible manner.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
A Lateral Police Officer Candidate is defined by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) as someone who has completed a POST-certified Regular Basic Course (basic academy) and is currently employed as a Police Officer in California, or who within the last three (3) years has worked as a Police Officer in California and possesses a valid POST Basic Certificate or a valid POST Basic Course Waiver, or who was employed as a Police Officer more than three years ago but has completed a California POST Requalification Course.

*Any out of state candidates applying with Lateral Police Officer experience can still be considered eligible however, upon employment will be subject to a three week re-certification course.*

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and the required Lateral experience explained above. Two (2) years of college-level coursework related to law enforcement is desirable.

License:

• Valid California class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a valid Basic Police Academy certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
• Possession and maintenance of firearms qualification.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications/requirements listed above. Applications that do not appear to meet the minimum qualifications will not move forward in the recruitment process.

City of Eureka's Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

We envision an inclusive community where everyone’s fundamental needs are met, where our employees respect and celebrate all walks of life, where everyone can grow and thrive, as we work with integrity for the good of Eureka. Our mission is to meet the needs of Eureka residents, businesses and visitors by providing services and making decisions that are socially, fiscally and environmentally responsible, creating a workplace that values growth, inclusion and empathy for
all.

Disaster Service Worker

All City of Eureka employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local 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 Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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