The City of Fremont is hiring for the full-time and regular position of Police Equipment Room Specialist. This position will coordinate the Equipment Room operations within the Police Department; provide

lead direction to Equipment Room staff; and assign, review and participate in a wide variety of duties involving the inventory control

of police equipment, supplies, and fleet.

Police Equipment Room Specialist

Salary

$52,159—$63,399 Annually

Filing Date

First review of applications: October 20, 2016

About Us

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city that has recently generated national attention by ranking

second on the “Best Run City in America” list by 24/7 Wall Street and America’s third “Sharpest, Smartest

City” by Reader’s Digest. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on

innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and

nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of almost 230,000 residents. As a full service city,

Fremont employs over 900 regular employees and has a total annual budget of $289.4 million with $181.9

million general fund.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication,

collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most

importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service. Think Fremont!

About the Police Department

Our Mission: To provide public safety through professional law enforcement

Our Vision: A continuing tradition of excellence

Our Values: Dedication. Integrity. Professionalism

“Our citizens both value and participate in preserving the level of public safety we enjoy. It is a privilege to serve in a city where the community appreciates the work of its public servants.”

—Chief Lucero

Examples of What You Will Do

Maintain, suggest and implement improvements to the current

inventory control system for the Police Equipment Room

Audit equipment inventory, vehicle key control, and other

systems for accuracy and accountability. Coordinate daily

operations of the Equipment Room which includes, but is not

limited to: issue and collect police equipment to Police

Department staff (e.g. rifles, batteries, radios, etc.), stock the

Equipment Room with necessary office supplies, perform

vehicle trunk audits, prepare first aid and trauma kits for

vehicles, sign for deliveries and issue visitor badges to vendors,

provide supplies to the Detention Center and Animal Shelter,

prepare vehicles for special events (e.g. Shop with a Cop,

parades, etc.)

Coordinate the tow, transportation, cleanup, repair and service

of police vehicles. Periodically required to drive in fulfillment of

transporting police vehicles

Coordinate radio repairs with Business Services. Coordinate the

repair of vehicle/report writing computers with the Information

Technology Services Department

Schedule the Equipment Room staffing 24 hours a day, seven

days a week. Fills in, as needed, for shift coverage

Provide technical and functional supervision to assigned

Equipment Room Staff

Participate in the hiring of Equipment Room staff

Other duties as assigned Visit our website to see the complete

job specification

Benefits

The City of Fremont offers a diverse benefits package to better your work-life balance. The benefits

include, but are not limited to the following highlights:

CalPERS retirement plan. Classic Employees—2.0% at 60; New

Employees—2.0% at 62; required PERS contribution vary by plan. All

required contributions are tax deferred

12 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday and 192 annual leave hours

Cafeteria Benefit Plan for employees including medical, dental and

vision plans through CalPERS

Health, Child Care, and commuter reimbursement accounts

City paid life and long term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive wellness program

This position is represented by CFEA. The probationary period is 12 months. Refer to CalPERS

website for complete definitions of Classic and New employees, www.calpers.ca.gov

Visit our website to see our complete benefits summary

The Ideal Candidate

The Police Department is looking for a critical thinker who is able to work effectively in a fast-paced and high

stress environment. The successful candidate will have knowledge of and apply superior customer service,

conflict resolution, modern inventory control and process improvement. Success also requires the ability to

learn the organization’s procedures and practices and work effectively in a rank organized environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to

satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills

would be: Any combination equivalent to completion of High School or GED and two years of progressively

responsible, full-time work experience in inventory control or law enforcement property, evidence, or related

experience. Possession of a Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Failure

to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of

employment. Must be able to lift, bend, and reach to obtain and issue equipment weighing up to forty

pounds.

Selection Process

The selection process may include a written exam, PHQ, performance exam, oral panel interview and a full

police department background, including polygraph exam. Only those candidates who have the best

combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the

selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the

process. Final appointment is contingent upon passing a medical which includes drug testing.

Reasonable Accommodation: Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to

accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in

advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660. The City of Fremont is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.

Ready to Apply

Apply online at www.fremont.gov/cityjobs or click below. Our online applications are mobile-friendly. You

must submit an online application and resume to be considered. The City of Fremont is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

First review of applications: October 20, 2016

Oral Board Interviews: TBD

Department Interviews: TBD

Recruitment No. 16POL12, Open Until Filled

Human Resources

City of Fremont

3300 Capitol Ave, Bldg B

Fremont, CA 94538

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Supplemental Questionnaire

1. How many years of work experience do you have in inventory control or warehousing?

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

2-3 years

3+ years

2. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer service issue. Provide details on the

steps you took to solve the issue and the outcome.

3. Please describe your experience creating and implementing office procedure improvements. Outline any

deficiencies you worked on, the plan created and the results. Include any unexpected issues that

occurred during implementation and the solutions.

4. In this position it is critical to know modern inventory control systems. Describe your work experience

with inventory control. Include any experience analyzing, developing, and/or implementing efficiencies

and improvements to inventory control systems.