castro valley, CA30+ days ago
Provides uniformed patrol by automobile, 4-wheel drive, ATV, motorcycle, boat, helicopter, horseback or on foot; Provides information to the public regarding park lands and facilities; Assists park visitors and other park employees; Contacts citizens and employees regarding any matter concerning public safety and welfare; Answers radio calls and self-initiates all types of police services; Investigates traffic accidents and takes injury reports; Enforces all laws and ordinances, issuing warnings and citations, making arrests when necessary; Investigates criminal offenses; Writes detailed and accurate reports; Prepares cases for court and testifies as necessary; Performs rescue work and administers first aid when needed; reports fires and provides traffic and crowd control; Works days, nights or holidays, and in adverse weather conditions; Performs any other duties necessary and required for the safety and protection of the citizens and employees within the Regional Parks and other assigned patrol areas. Ability to: Learn principles, procedures, terminology, and operation of equipment used in law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation; Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents; Understand and apply departmental policies, rules, complex laws, procedures and regulations; Make rapid, sound independent judgements within legal and procedural guidelines; Prepare clear and concise reports, records, and other written materials; Deal effectively with and control groups of people in stressful situations; Operate a variety of specialized police department equipment including computerized telecommunications and dispatch equipment establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.