Police Officer

Summary

The PositionThe East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,330 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Our Mission: EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. Our Values: Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve. Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination. Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve. Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably. Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance. Why work for EBRPD? Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission. Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here for details regarding additional benefits. Tuition reimbursement and professional development. Free on-site parking. Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles). Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).The Opportunity: The Police Department is seeking to hire one (1) qualified applicant. Hiring pools established as a result of each selection process will be in effect for one year and will be used to fill vacancies that may occur within the life of the hiring pools. Applicants not selected during the life of the hiring pool may reapply in accordance with the application instructions. What you'll be doing as Police Officer/Helicopter Pilot: Under general supervision, serves as a peace officer/pilot in the Air Support Unit to perform a wide variety of police services and public assistance; and performs related duties as assigned. We're looking for someone who enjoys being challenged and is self-motivated; enjoys and understands the importance of public service; appreciates the value of publicly accessible open space and wishes to work with like-minded folks to preserve such opportunities for future generations; wants to be an integral part of a well-respected and recognized public safety department that impacts the communities it serves. A few reasons why you may love this job: Meaningful and valued work connected to our organizational mission; daily challenges as part of an excellent team; great benefits including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); sponsorship in a POST Basic Training Academy. Our Values: Respect: We honor each other, the park users we serve, and the land we steward. Resilience: We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination. Relationships: Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve. Responsiveness: We communicate openly, honestly and reliably. Transparency: We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and unfettered access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

Job Description

The PositionThe East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,330 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Our Mission: EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. Our Values: Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve. Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination. Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve. Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably. Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance. Why work for EBRPD? Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission. Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here for details regarding additional benefits. Tuition reimbursement and professional development. Free on-site parking. Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles). Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).The Opportunity: The Police Department is seeking to hire one (1) qualified applicant. Hiring pools established as a result of each selection process will be in effect for one year and will be used to fill vacancies that may occur within the life of the hiring pools. Applicants not selected during the life of the hiring pool may reapply in accordance with the application instructions. What you'll be doing as Police Officer/Helicopter Pilot: Under general supervision, serves as a peace officer/pilot in the Air Support Unit to perform a wide variety of police services and public assistance; and performs related duties as assigned. We're looking for someone who enjoys being challenged and is self-motivated; enjoys and understands the importance of public service; appreciates the value of publicly accessible open space and wishes to work with like-minded folks to preserve such opportunities for future generations; wants to be an integral part of a well-respected and recognized public safety department that impacts the communities it serves. A few reasons why you may love this job: Meaningful and valued work connected to our organizational mission; daily challenges as part of an excellent team; great benefits including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); sponsorship in a POST Basic Training Academy. Our Values: Respect: We honor each other, the park users we serve, and the land we steward. Resilience: We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination. Relationships: Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve. Responsiveness: We communicate openly, honestly and reliably. Transparency: We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and unfettered access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.