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Job Description
Description
Under direction, responsible for work of considerable difficulty involving administrative and supervisory division-level police work involving responsibility for the effective performance of assigned divisional units or patrol shifts requiring the application of seasoned judgment and advanced police skill in meeting work problems, appraising effectiveness of police techniques, interpreting departmental policies and regulations; and performs other work as required.
Representative Duties
For a full job description, please click here .
Minimum Qualifications
A COMPLETED CITY APPLICATION and SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE which comprehensively documents rank and job assignments within the previous five (5) years, as a Supervisor of the Bakersfield Police Department, must be received by the Human Resources Office by the filing deadline of November 4, 2024, by 1:00 p.m. The application is available online. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the COMPLETED application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BY THE FILING DEADLINE:- Associate of Arts degree or sixty (60) units and no more than three (3) units can be counted for Advanced Officer courses.
- Must have successfully completed the Police Sergeant probationary period.
- Possess a P.O.S.T Supervisory Certificate.
- Possession of a Valid California driver's license.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Attentive Leadership Skills - Employee Centered
Resourceful Approach - Recognizes Opportunities for Growth
Keen Consideration to Detail - Innate Ability to Problem Solve and Identify Root Causes
Community Minded - Focused on Fostering Rapport within the Public and Structuring a Partnership
REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA: It is the applicants' responsibility to make certain that a copy of their college transcripts and/or diploma certifying that they meet the minimum qualifications are in their departmental personnel file in Police Headquarters by the filing deadline. Any applicant who does not meet this requirement WILL BE rejected and notified accordingly.
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : As listed in the full job description link above.
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
EXAMINATION (Weighted: 100%) November 20-21, 2024 (Tentative) : The exam will be announced but may include one or more of the following: presentation/in-basket, performance exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training and experience, communication and public relations skills, community policing, management/leadership skills, knowledge and abilities or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. All exam components will be equally weighted. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:- Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
- Fire Safety Unit
- Police Safety Unit
- General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.
VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.
Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2024 1:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Bakersfield
Show moreAt over 413, 000 residents within the City of Bakersfield and another 100,000 in the metro area,
Bakersfield is the ninth largest city in California, ranked between Oakland and Anaheim. Uniquely placed
geographically, the successful candidate will be no more than a couple of hours drive from all things California,
whether that’s Disneyland, the Pacific Ocean, Sequoia’s Big Trees and Yosemite’s waterfalls, or the thrill of skiing
at Mammoth Mountain. Right here at home, the 30-mile paved Kern River Parkway Trail winds through preserved
riparian habitat where you might see rabbits, roadrunners, and other protected wildlife. Sunny year round,
Bakersfield does get hot in the summer, but this region’s Mediterranean climate provides for an
all-seasons lifestyle. Bakersfield is the nation’s top city for family activities. For more information
on things to do in Bakersfield, please visit The Visit Bakersfield Website.
The Bakersfield City Council is composed of seven members elected from the seven wards of the City on a nonpartisan basis to serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor is elected at-large to serve a four-year term as presiding officer at Council meetings and as the head of the City for legislative and ceremonial purposes.
The City’s tagline is “The Sound of Something Better” and our team strives to better the community on behalf of the residents we serve each and every day. The City also strives to ensure all team members are provided with a supportive and fulfilling working environment, with emphasis placed on professional development opportunities and career advancement planning. Our team members are frequently encouraged to participate in the City’s employee incentive, wellness and leadership development programs that are offered throughout the year, as well as position-specific training and educational opportunities. Employment with the City of Bakersfield is more than a job, it is being part of something better.
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