What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Technician position at City of Modesto, CA?
THE POSITION
To provide technical administrative support in the Police Department; to research, collect, and analyze data and prepare reports; to assist with program and project monitoring and evaluation; to provide information to the general public; and to perform other technical administrative duties that involve support for programs and/or projects.
Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:
3% effective 7/1/2025
3% effective 7/1/2026
2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree at time of hire
5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree at time of hire
APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."
The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process.
Tentative Schedule TestGenius Online Test
February 12, 2025- February 19, 2025
Candidates will be tested on Reading Comprehension, Word Use and Vocabulary, and Sentence Clarity.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Hiring Incentives
New hires will begin employment with 20 hours of sick leave and 20 hours of vacation time placed in their leave balances upon date of hire.
Any lateral hire to any position assigned to the Police Department will accrue leave balances based on their years of experience in a prior public safety position.
Contact
Should you have any questions email Jeff Montgomery at jemontgomery@modestogov.com
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Conduct technical research using standard reference materials, various police department records management systems, internal databases, and a variety of law enforcement databases, often containing confidential and sensitive information.
Respond to requests for documentation related to assigned area of responsibility; explain and interpret policies and procedures to internal and external customers.
Assist professional, sworn, and non-sworn staff in performing and conducting studies, special projects, and administrative and technical functions; perform data collection and analysis; prepare draft narrative reports and technical documents; enter and manipulate data using a computer.
Establish and maintain systems related to assigned technical areas of responsibility; monitor area activities and report progress, as required; maintain statistical information on specific areas of responsibility.
Ensure areas of responsibility are in compliance with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation; advise staff on any irregularities in compliance.
Compile and develop information for special studies and reports from a variety of resources; assist with various special projects.
Assist with a variety of administrative operations and prepare or recommend procedural modifications.
Assist the general public by providing information and addressing a variety of requests and concerns.Maintain a variety of confidential and sensitive information.
Assist with the maintenance, collection, and organization of sources documents for the assigned area of responsibility related to the Department's accreditation program.
Assist with the preparation and presentation of educational materials to the community and/or other law enforcement agencies.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic understanding of the Penal Code, the criminal justice system, and roles of various law enforcement agencies.
Principles and practices of intermediate analytical research and project coordination.
Technical report writing techniques.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Principles and practices of administrative and/or technical area to which assigned.
Procedures for gathering a variety of data.
Research methods and techniques.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Perform independent research in carrying out technical and administration duties.
Prepare graphs, charts, and other descriptive material using various computer programs.
Collect, compile, analyze, and present a variety of data in a meaningful way.
Conduct special projects and statistical studies.
Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Explain operations and resolve office issues for the public and with staff.
Provide service and information to the public on a variety of topics.
Collect, compile, evaluate, interpret, and apply data.
Enter and extract data into and from a variety of law enforcement databases and software systems.
Make accurate mathematic calculations.
Preserve confidentiality of sensitive materials.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of experience in a public safety, inspection, or investigation capacity. Previous experience in a law enforcement agency is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a related field.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.
