The City of Berkeley is currently accepting applications for Police Aide. Under supervision, this position performs a wide variety of entry level, support and paraprofessional police services duties in a learning capacity; assists and observes Police Officers and non-sworn police personnel; performs related work as assigned.

This position is for college students who are interested in exploring a career in law enforcement. It provides part-time work experience and related training in various divisions of the Berkeley Police Department. All Police Aides must maintain satisfactory academic standing (C average or better) at an accredited college during employment. A maximum of 19 hours per week will be scheduled around an academic program. Employment as a Police Aide is limited to a maximum of four (4) years.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a sub entry level non civil service classification in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career in law enforcement.

A TYPICAL WAY OF GAINING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OUTLINED ABOVE IS:

Equivalent to graduation from high school, current enrollment and in good academic standing at a college or university with a minimum of 6 units at the time of appointment. Previous volunteer or paid experience with public contact is desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required. Must be eighteen years old, possess satisfactory hearing capabilities and visual acuity of at least 20/100 correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye, and be able to meet physical and background standards.

Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Class Characteristics.

Knowledge of:

1. Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts; and

2. Techniques for dealing with people of all socio economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.

Skill in:

1. Observing and accurately recalling places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents;

2. Remaining calm and controlling own emotions in tense situations;

3. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;

4. Preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materials, and

5. Understanding and following oral and written directions.

Ability to:

Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.

Applicants must submit:

• CITY OF BERKELEY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
• RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

• Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.
• Written Examination - Applicants possessing these requirements will advance to a remote, online multiple-choice written examination. The examination will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in this announcement. The written test will be on February 4, 2023