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TO: TIE CTTY COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING DATP:
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE September 23,1989
SUBJECT: A14END CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
PREPARED BY: Personne Director
RECOMMENDED ACTiCN: That the,City Council approve the amended class
specifications (Resolution 89-133 ) for:
Parking Enforcement Assistant
Police Sergeant
BACKGROUND INFOPUMATION: These amendments are proposed in order to accurately
maintain the City of Lodi's current classification plan.
These are routine updates of existing classifications.
The Finance and the Police Department have worked with the
Personnel Department and concur with these changes.
This adjustment is to be effective September 20, 1989.
Respectfully Submitted,
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cc: Chief Hughes
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Attachments
COUNC010/TXTA.04P
CITY OF LODI
Police Sergeant
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September 1989
Under general supervision, organizes, directs, schedules and reviews the work
.., c,:;ce urLz.cers arrd support staff and participates in a variety of duties
inve%.Iv d n enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention and
investigation; directs and performs specified staff assignment; perforins other
duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class may be assigned as a first line supervisor directing the work of
Poiice Officers and others, as an investigatcr performing criminal
investigations or may be assigned administrative staff functions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may incl,ide but are not limited to the following:
Patrols an assigned area cf the City to observe, supervise and instruct
subordinate officers; assists or provides direction to Poiice Officers
with points of procedure, policy and regulations or emergency situations.
Supervises and coordinates crime scene activities and major incidents; guides
and directs officers and ensures crowd control and the protection of
evidence and the scene.
Responds to and resolves citizen complaints regarding police activities within
established guidelines and authority.
Reviews submitted reports and records and directs corrections as needed;
ensures proper appearance and condition of uniforms, equipment and
deparrr.3ent far.;; lities .
Serves as back-up officer .in patrol situations as needed.
Acts as the Watch Comrnander in the absence of the assic3ned Lieutenant.
Conducts public presentations and meetings.
Coordinates training to provide advanced officer and zth in-service =
training for all per�aanal; maintains" training records:
Searches records for relevant data, presents information in court, and
miaint:ains statistical data regarding citizens complaints and their
disposition.
Serves is liaison with the Personnel Department to provide infonnation for
recruitment and examination purpose:;.
Performs background investigations of all police applicants for employment,
and checks backgrounds on business license applicants.
Reviews false alarm tallies for excess use and initiates fine/penalty process
for violators.
Completes policy review and legislative updates and other duties assigned by
the Chief of Poiice.
Reviews crime reports, assigns investigator when follow-up is determined
riecessary; manages caseload assignments of investigators, monitors
caseload progress.
Serves as a search warrant. team lender, coordinating all elitry activity during
both pianning and implementation stages.
CITY OF LODI
Police Sergeant
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
K -iowledue of:
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Principles of supervision.
Principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in law enforcement,
patrol, -crime scene and later investigation, pursuit and apprehension of
s::spects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
Laws, codes, regulations and court rulings governing suspect and prisoner
rights, jail operations, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to police work.
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Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others.
Assess emergency situations and direct appropriate response strategies; remain
calm and take appropriate actions under pressure.
interpret and apply .complex laws, procedures and policies.
Establish and inaintain effective working relationships with staff, other
agencies and the general public.
Maintain acc«rate records and prepare clear, concise reports and other written
materials.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any equivalent combination of expo -ience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent. to completion of high school.
Experience:
Three years of experience as a Police Officer
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License {Class C or 3j from the California
Department of Motor. Vehicles.
CITY OF LODI
Parking Enforcement Assistant
DEFINITION:
September 1989
Under general direction, patrols the City to enforce parking and veyicie
ordinances; issues parking citations; reports and resp,nds to traffic and
emergency situations; performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position is responsible for patrolling the City and enforcing parking and
vehicle ordinances. Additional functions include operating a PBX switchboard
on a relief basis as needed and other office duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Field Services Supervisor.
EXAMPLi:S OF DUTIES: Duties may include but are not ILrnited to the following:
Patrols assigned area, operating a motorized scooter, chalking and issuing
overtime parking citations -
Patrols permit areas and issues citations for vehicles parked illegally.
Patrols major shopping areas for handicap and Eire lane violations.
Processes delinquent parking citations and maintains log.
Assists Finance Department with sorting mail, providing reiie'f at
switchboard, and other office duties.
rrtdi.o - contact po.LLce dispatcher to verity auto registration, arrange
for towing and call €or emergency assistance.
Maarit a:ins records L•elated to work performed.
Tabulates monthly log of citations issued,
Testifies in court cases related to parking violations and citations as
required.
Responds to questions from the public on parking laws, ordinances, and City
operations and functions.
Orders and acquires equipment and supplies for patrol tunct_,on.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
City streets and geography.
Basic Mathematics.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including
driving habits.
Basic recordkeeping principles and practices.
CITY OF LODI
Parking Enforcement Assistant Pagf- 2 of 2
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Read and apply parking codes and ordinances.
Deal tactfully and effectively with those encountered in the course of work,
including hostile and irate citizens.
Prepare and maintain organized and accurate records.
Use sound independent judgement within establish -ed guidelines.
Operate a two-way radio.
Operate a manual transmission vehicle.
Type at a speed. necessary for_ade ate ' ob .P erformance .
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any equivalent combination of experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience:
One year of experience in a position involving public contact or independence
in performance of duties.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C or 3) from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-133
A RESCLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE AMENDED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOP. PARKING ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANT ARC POLICE SERGEANT
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve t;,e
amended class specifications for Parking Enforc"nent Assistant and Ponce
Sergeant_ as shown on Exhibit A and Exhioit B respectively, attached hereto and
theweby made a part hereof.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this adjustment shall become effective September 20,
1989.
Dated: September 20, 1989
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-133 was passed and adopted by the
C"*y Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 20,
19:;9 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Reid ?nd Snider
(Nayorj
Noes : Council Members - None
Absent: C o u n i 1 Members - None
Alice M. Rei.mche
City Clerk
89-133
RES89133/TY,TA.025
CITY OF LODI
Parking Enforcement Assistant
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September 1989
:?;iGCr CG'nGi"a1 C11.reC 10P. pay ols the City to eniOrc parking. and vet:•`cC e
ordinances; issues parking citations; reports and responds to traffic and
emergency situations; perforns other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position, is responsible for patrolling the City and enforcing parking and
vehicle orcinances. A6ditional functions include operating a PBX switchboard
on a relief basis as needed and other office duties.
SUPERVIST0114 RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Field Services Supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES' Duties may include but are not limited to the followin(3:
Patrols assigned area, operating a:r�otorized scooter, chalking and issuing
overtime parking citations -
Patrols permit areas and issues citations for vehicles parked illegally.
Patrols major shopping areas for handicap and fire lane violations.
Processes delinquent parking citations and maintains log.
Assists Finance Department with sorting nail, provid_-g relief at
switchboard, and other office duties.
.aaio to contact oolice alsr)atcher to verify re
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for towing and call for emergency assistance.
Maintains records related to work performed.
TE21hulates monthly log of citations issued.
Testifies in court cases related to parking violations and citations as
r.ecuired.
Responds to questions f,.om the public on parking laws, ordinances, and Citv
operations and ;unctions_
Orders and acquires equipment and supplies for patrol function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Know I edae r'
City streets and geography.
Wig'" "Basic Mathematics.
Safe wore; methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including
Basic recordkeepin,g principles and practices.
Cl'IFY OF LODI
Parking Enforcement Assistant
Skill to:
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Understand and follow t--itten arid oral insiructions.
Read and apply parking codes and ordinances.
Deal tactfully and effectively with those encountered in the course Cf work,
including hostile and irate citizens. . `
Prepare and maintain organized and accurate records.
A;— e,wkind indepen 3ont .judgement �:aithin established e_u : eii es .
Operate a two-wav radio.
Operati: a -anuaL transa issio;-i vehicle.
Type at a speed necessary for aCequate job performance.
rDUCATION FIND EXPERIE14CE:
Any equivalent coinbini tion, of e?:perience and education that wouic likely
provide the rern:ired knowledge and abilities woulU3 be:
iduc� a� n:
E-,.-Llivaient to completion; of high school.
Y.�erience =
One year, of experience in a position involving public contact or independence
in performance of duties.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C or 3) from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
CI7`Y OF LODI
Police Sergeant
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September 1989
Under general supervision, organizes, directs, schedules and reviews the work
o` Po.i_ce Officers and support staff and part�clpates in a variety or. duties
_,, alved in e n"orcement of laws and ordinances, cri-R-* n revention an.:,
_investigation; erects and nerforms specified si:at_ assi4_nment; per-or'•s other
duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC::
This class may by assigned as a first line supervisor directing the work of
Police Officers and others, as an investigator perfora•ine criminal
investigations or may be assigned administrative staff functions.
'EXAN:PLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Patrols an assigned area of the City to observe, supervise and instruct
subordinate officers; assists or provides direction to Police Of.ficers
with points of prccecure, policy and regulations or emergency situar:ions.
Supervises and coordinates crime scene activities and major inciaents; guise-
and directs officers and ensures crowd control and the protection of
evidence and the scene.
Responds to and resolves citizen complaints regarding police activities wit it
established guidelines and authority.
Reviews submitted reports and records and directs corrections as needed;
ensures proper appearance and condition of uniform;, equipment and
department facilities.
Sorves as back-up officer in patrol situations as
Acts as the Wa,:cn Commander in the absence of the assigned Lieutenant—
Conducts public presentations and meeti^•;s.
Coordinates training to provide advanced officer and monthly 4X' -Service
training for all personnel; maintains training records.
Searches records for relevant data, presents information in court, and
maintains statistical data regarding citizens complaints and their
disposition.
Serves as liaison with the Personnel iiepar-iient to ?ruvi.de information for
recruitment and examination purposes. -
Performs background i.nvestiQations of all police applicants for emp o,"Ment,
and checks backgrounds on business license applicants.
Reviews fa'se alarm tallies for excess us,(- an:: initintes fine/penalty process
far •;oir�tors.
Completes policy review and legislative updates and other duties assigned ;,.
the Chief of Police.
Reviews crime reports, mssigns investigator when follow-up is detei.'min A
necessary; manages caseload assignments of investrirators, monitors
case,✓?ig progress.
Serves as a search warrant team leader, coord-Inatinc. all cn-ry activitv curing
both planning and implementation stages.
CITY OF LODI
Police Sergeant.
MINIMUM nUALIFICATIONS:
Know�edoe of:
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Principles of supervision.
Principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in law enforcement,
patrol, crime scene and later investigation, pursuit and apprehension of
suspects, and arrest and custody cf nr song
Laws, codes, recrulations and court rulings governing suspect an2 prisoner
rights , jail operations, search and seizure, and rules of evidence .
Safety practices and precautions pertai,,4n5 to police work.
Skill to:
Plan, ass.zgn, direct and review the wore: of others.
Assess emergency situations and direct appropriate response strategies; remain
calm and take appropriate actions under pressure.
Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other
agencies and the general public.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise reports 2nd other written.
materials.
EDUCATION IUM EXPERIENCE:.
Any equivalent combination of experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to camplecion of high: schDoll.
::xoerience
Three vear.s of experience as a Police Officer.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C or 3) irom the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.