Job Description

Under supervision, performs investigations of various routine criminal activities; serves subpoenas; gives information to the public; assists in maintaining police records and crime awareness work; marks abandoned vehicles and arranges to have them towed; handles various parking violation complaints; may be assigned to a traffic control post; may investigate minor traffic accidents; and performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Basic report writing skills; basic techniques of public relations; English, spelling and proper grammar.

Ability to: Understand/execute oral and written instructions; read at a comprehension level equivalent to the 12th grade; deal courteously and effectively with the public; read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental policies, rules and instructions; react quickly and appropriately under emergency situations; develop good powers of observation and memory for names, places, and incidents.

Possession of: A valid California driver's license and good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent preferably supplemented by college level coursework in law enforcement and two years full time work involving public contact.

Employee Information and Benefits

Insurance:	City pays the following - Kaiser health plan or an equal amount toward a variety of other plans; long term disability, dental care and $10,000 life insurance.
Sick Leave:	Twelve days per year.
Retirement:	Full 2% at 55. Final compensation average three years. 1959 Survivors Benefit (with 20% increase). Unused sick leave credit.
Holidays:	Thirteen paid holidays per year.
Vacation:	1-5 Years/10 days per year, 6-9 years/15 days per year, 10-14 years/20 days per year, 15+ years/25 days per year.
Uniforms, Safety    Equipment & Cleaning:	Provided at no cost to employee.
Overtime:	May be taken as compensatory time or overtime pay at time and one-half.
Salary:	Employees are eligible for annual step increases based on merit until the top of the salary range is reached.

Job Description

Under general supervision, police officers are responsible for protecting lives and property, enforcing laws, conducting investigations, writing reports and other related duties. The position requires initiative, resourcefulness, ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and responsible course of action. Officers will receive an orientation and field training program. Officer's work shifts, overtime as assigned, and are assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Special positions are available for DUI and Traffic Enforcement, Motorcycle Officer, Investigations, Juvenile Officer, Support/Training Officer, Field Training Officer, SRT, and Evidence Technician.

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. 60 semester units from an accredited college or university preferred.
3. 21 years old at time of appointment.
4. Maintain weight in proportion to height.
5. Vision correctable to 20/20 and have normal color and night vision and normal hearing.
6. Valid California Driver's License and good driving record.
7. Good physical health and good moral character.
8. United States Citizenship.

Selection Process

1. Applicants must submit a complete and accurate formal application.
2. A written test will be given to those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
3. Those applicants who pass the written test will be evaluated by an oral board.
4. Top scoring applicants will be selected to begin a background investigation consisting of a Computer Voice Stress Analysis, psychological exam, background history investigation and medical exam.
5. Applicants must be willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening.

About the Twin Cities

Situated a short distance north of the Golden Gate Bridge in central Marin County are the "Twin Cities" - the Town of Corte Madera and the City of Larkspur. Contained within the eight square miles which make up the Twin Cities are 9,580 housing units which hold 21,000 residents.

Though primarily residential in character, commercial areas and shopping centers are spread throughout the communities, drawing shoppers to the cities from surrounding communities. An increase in housing units is anticipated, as is some commercial development. The Twin Cities have become the medical and educational center for central Marin County, bordering the County Hospital and containing numerous convalescent hospitals as well as many medical centers and schools. A daily student influx is in excess of 15,000 who range in age from preschoolers to adults enrolled in college classes.

The topography of the Twin Cities is varied, encompassing steep slopes, gently rolling hills, flatlands and marshlands. The cities have a moderate year round temperature and average yearly rainfall of approximately 40 inches.

About the Twin Cities Police Authority

The Twin Cities Police Authority was formerly the two independent police departments of Corte Madera and Larkspur. To enhance the level of police services, the departments were combined by a joint powers agreement in January 1980, the first such amalgamation in the State.

The Twin Cities Police Authority is directed by a single Chief of Police who works directly with a Management Committee consisting of the City/Town Managers, and reports to the Police and City/Town Councils on a variety of issues.

The Twin Cities Police Authority consists of 31 sworn personnel, and 10 non-sworn. It is organized into two divisions - Operations (Patrol and Traffic) and Support (Investigations, Administration, Communications, and Juvenile).

The Twin Cities Police Authority is looking for enthusiastic, self-starting candidates who can handle the requirements of the position and also contribute innovative ideas for the overall development of the department.

Employee Information and Benefits

Insurance:	City pays the following - Kaiser health plan or an equal amount toward a variety of other plans; long term disability, dental care with orthodontic coverage and $25,000 life insurance.
Sick Leave:	Twelve days per year.
Retirement:	Full 3% at 55. Final compensation of highest year (07/06). Unused sick leave credit.
Deferred Comp.:	City matches 1% of employee's contribution.
Holidays:	Thirteen paid holidays per year.
Vacation:	1-5 Years/two weeks per year; 6-9 years/three weeks per year; 10-14 years/four weeks per year; 15+ years/five weeks per year.
Uniforms, Safety Equipment and Cleaning:   Provided at no cost to employee.
Overtime:	May be taken as compensatory time or overtime pay at time and one-half.
Salary:	Employees are eligible for annual step increases based on merit. (Lateral officer may start at a higher level depending on experience).
Shift Differential:	5% for graveyard and relief shift.
Education Pay:	4%/mo. for B.A. degree and/or Advanced POST Certificate 2%/mo for A.A. degree and/or Intermediate POST Certificate
Bilingual Pay:	$105/mo. for bilingual officers.
Other Specialty Pay:	Additional pay available for specialty position (i.e., motorcycle, investigations, juvenile, SRT, etc.
Gym Membership:	Yearly membership paid for Gold's Gym or equivalent.
Shift Schedule:	3/12 work schedule for patrol officers. 4/10 shift schedule for investigations. Officers who work the 3/12 shift schedule receive 104 hours a year in compensatory time.