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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6541 N.C.S. 03/04/1974 ion No. • 6 5 41 N. C. *solution _. . • RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. ,61'•18'. -N. C ..S . T 4141/17 O DELETE AND. 'TO ADDS CERTAIN . CLASSIFICATION � W3T,HIN; THE - POLICE tDEPARTMENT INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN and ..- SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN � .,.E j �1?C �= -: at ;a Reg filar • • ,_ Meeting of the City Council of the City of Petaluma, on the ' • 4.th, day of March 1,9 74 • BE IT. RESOLVED: that' there is- hereby, established the ,positions of Youth Services_ Officer::` and Administrative Assistant (to. the 'Police 'Chief) .with •duties in accordance with 'the .job descriptions attached ,hereto and made a part hereof . • -' BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED. that the clas and positions of Police Captain and Juvenile 'Officer are hereby abolished,. • • • • • , under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter-.of said City. • • I hereby certify that. the foregoing,. Resolution, was duly and regulary introduced and adopted: by the Council of the City of Petaluma on the 4th Mar:' y. ch da ` ;of ', �19 • 7TH- � , by the following votes: AYES: • '. C'ounclmen Br.unrier:,. Cavanagh, ':Jr ., '.Da`ly,. Harber.son, Mattei, Perry•, Jr::, and Mayor Putnam:• NOES None • • • ABSENT , None ATTEST -�—— • • 1 � , City Clerk - Mayor FORM CA 10 -79 ` - 7S - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (To the Police Chief) DEFINITION / Under general supervision of the Police Chief to perform a wide 'variety of administrative pr management duties and responsibilities; and does related work as required. • EXAMPLE OF DUTIES . Assists in planning, organization, staffing, directing and coordinat- ing the department's administrative and management activities. Makes analytical studies with recommendations on organizational, budgetary and administrative methods and problems, beat analysis, crime trends, work loads, crime clearance rates, traffic indexes and other factual__-„, data reports. Studies and recommends -on organizational and procedural operations, departmental forms, equipment and supplies and space utilization. Assists in preparation of department's annual budget by reviewing and analyzing budget requests from the department for conformity with the overall departmental program. Oversees admini- stration of department purchasing, budgeting control and fiscal matters. Coordinates preparation of department's program of service, annual report and agenda items and reports for City Council. Assists in preparing grant proposals and grant administration. May attend City Council or meetings of other groups as a representative and spokesman for the Police Chief. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from college or university with a degree in police science or public or business administration or closely related field. Two years of ex- perience in work involving a variety of fiscal and management activities and operations. Knowledge of: The principles and practices of police and public ad- ministration; statistical and research methods and procedures; governmental budgeting and public finance; some knowledge of the organization, functions and activities of law enforcement. Ability to: Analyze administrative problems and methods, budgetary requests' a variety of systems or operational procedures; prepare, • present and - interpret factual data and conclusions in written, graphic and oral form and make recommendations; establish and main- tain effective working relationship's with others. • • • • YOUTH SERVICES OFFICER Definition Under direction, to act as the primary law enforcement officer in cases involving persons under 18 years of age; to assist in other criminal investigations; and to do related work as required. Example of Duties Investigates complaints concerning juveniles; patrols and investigates areas or places likely to be contributing factors to juvenile delinquency for violations of liquor control, labor and other laws relating to juveniles; visits areas where juveniles congregate to observe adults who might contribute to their delinquency; apprehends juvenile offenders or adults contributing to the delinquency of juven- iles; transfers juveniles to juvenile hall after arrest investigates reports of abandoned, neglected or missing children, and other offenses that may involve per- sons under 18 years of age. Discusses problems of children who have been arrested with parents; investigates cases of juveniles observed at late hours or in unde- sirable company or places; investigates and arrests adults neglecting or abusing children; interviews suspects, victims, relatives and witnesses and interviews other personnel in offices, homes and schools; consults and offers advice regard- ing social problems related to actual or potential juvenile delinquency; cooperates with civic or governmental groups engaged in programs to reduce delinquency; acts as school liaison officer and develops school liaison programs, speakers bureau, rap sessions, police youth discussions and law enforcement classes; acts as a referral officer for juvenile problems of the community, may organize a program to involve young people in community programs, lie., P.A.L. Drill and Rifle Teams, Boys' Club, Scouting, Athletic Leagues, etc.; works closely with the Probation Department, Child Protective Services, other related social and criminal justice agencies; refers drug offenders or potential drug offenders to the proper agency for counseling, guidance and, when necessary, treatment of drug abuse problems; assists in preparing complaints for adult crimes against children; testifies in court; maintains case records and prepares reports; assists with general in- vestigative work when not assigned to juvenile work; prepares and presents speeches to schools and other agencies on safety, juvenile problems and procedures. Employment Standards: Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in police methods, and two years of experience as a police officer in a full time paid police department. Also required are psychology, sociology and other related courses pertaining to working with young people. Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of state and local laws relating to juvenile delinquency and the apprehension and custody of juvenile offenders; knowledge of the rules of evidence; knowledge of casework and investigational techniques; ability to obtain accurate information by means of interrogation and investigation; ability to understand social and psychological factors contributing to juvenile delinquency; ability to size up situations and people accurately; ability to become acquainted with and utilize proper community welfare resources; ability to establish and main- tain effective working relationships with other officers and the public. • AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SONOMA LILLIAN NOMMSEN, being first duly sworn deposes and says: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting Clerk of the City Council of the City-of Petaluma and that a NOTICE was posted in the City Hall Lobby on the bulletin board on Thurday, February 28, 1974, to amend the Classification Plan by deleting and adding certain classifications within the Police Department upon consideration by the City Council and action at its meeting on March 4, 1974. Said Notice was posted by David Breninger, Personnel Officer. e City C =rk I, Lillian Nommsen,.declare under penalty of perjury that the attached Notice was posted and that I know the contents thereof and that the same are true of my knowledge. Executed at Petaluma on March 7, 1974.