Tactical Flight Officer

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER / TFO) LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION / CANNABIS WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM / MCCLELLAN

***This is a Peace Officer Position . To be eligible, you must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer.

If you are not a current peace officer and in possession of a POST – Academy, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate, you are not eligible for this position.

For further information regarding your rights and eligibility please visit the Department Link listed below before calling or emailing the listed contact.***

Department Link: The reporting location is the Statewide Program Support Center at McClellan, 4940 Lang Ave. McClellan CA 95652.

This position works under supervision of Superintendent II or the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger). While flying and acting as the aircraft's Tactical Flight Officer (TFO), the position will take directions from the State Park Peace Officer (Ranger / Pilot) Pilot In Command. This position is responsible for Law Enforcement & Public Protection (primarily via Aircraft Patrol), specifically as the plane's camera operator and handles radio communications with an emphasis on stewardship and operation of state park units.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

Appointment will be based on an interview, not seniority.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jeremy Stinson at (916) 764-0156 or at [email protected].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions include working in and around the Department aircraft. This involves close quarters with other flight crew members, long hours, and motion / physical effects of being in a small aircraft for extended hours while operating the plane's camera system and radio communications.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Please Note: The UAS Drone Pilot License FAA (Part 107) will be required with in the first year of hire.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR .

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 548-803-0983-412 and the Job Control # JC-525083 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.