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PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAFETY DEPARTMENT AIDE I/II FOR THE STOCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to amend the classification specifications for Safety Department Aide I/II.
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Summary
The Police Department has requested that the Human Resources Department amend the classification specifications for Safety Department Aide I/II. The Police Department has recognized that there are specific assignments that require possession of a valid Basic Peace Officer or valid Reserve (Peace) Officer Certificate (Level I) issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in accordance with POST Administrative Regulation 1011. Possession of the certifications for specified positions in the Police department will allow individuals to respond as a sworn officer in emergency scenarios when needed.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Safety Department Aid I/II is a shared classification between the Stockton Police Department and the Stockton Fire Department. The job classifications are part-time, unrepresented, and classified. Amendments made to the job classifications will only apply to the Police Department. Positions assigned to the Fire Department will not be impacted.
Proposed Situation
The proposed amendments include adding the following to the job specification:
Education/Experience:
• Depending on assignment and if assigned to the Police Department, may be required to possess a valid Basic Peace Officer OR valid Reserve (Peace) Officer Certificate (Level I) issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in accordance with POST Administrative Regulation 1011. Three (3) years of sworn safety experience required.
Other Requirements:
• Specified positions in the Police Department shall maintain a valid Reserve (Peace) Officer certification or higher and maintain ability to carry a concealed weapon under California Penal Code 832.
• Specified positions must successfully complete a background investigation which includes fingerprint clearance.
AUTHORITY
City of Stockton Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Police and Fire Employees Rule IV Classification, Section 4 Maintenance of Plan states as follows:
“Whenever a change in organization, functions, or duties of an individual position makes necessary a revision of a class specification, the Personnel Officer, or any agency selected for that purpose, shall recommend to the Commission the new or revised class specification for the rank affected. The Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed new class specification or revision and shall incorporate the class specification into the position classification plan.
Reclassification shall not be used for the purpose of avoiding restrictions surrounding demotions and promotions.”
Attachment A - Redline - Class Spec - Safety Department Aide I/II