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OZ – Databricks Architect/ Senior Data Engineer
Note: Only applications from U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card Holders) will be considered.
We believe work should be innately rewarding and a team-building venture. Working with our teammates and clients should be an enjoyable journey where we can learn, grow as professionals, and achieve amazing results. Our core values revolve around this philosophy. We are relentlessly committed to helping our clients achieve their business goals, leapfrog the competition, and become leaders in their industry. What drives us forward is the culture of creativity combined with a disciplined approach, passion for learning & innovation, and a ‘can-do’ attitude!
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a highly experienced Databricks professional with deep expertise in data engineering, distributed computing, and cloud-based data platforms. The ideal candidate is both an architect and a hands-on engineer who can design scalable data solutions while actively contributing to development, optimization, and deployment.
This role requires strong technical leadership, a deep understanding of modern data architectures, and the ability to implement best practices in DataOps, performance optimization, and data governance.
Experience with modern AI/GenAI-enabled data platforms and real-time data processing environments is highly desirable.
Position Overview:
The Databricks Senior Data Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms using the Databricks Lakehouse architecture. This role combines architecture leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines and platforms. The ideal candidate will establish coding standards, define data architecture frameworks such as the Medallion Architecture, and guide the end-to-end development lifecycle of modern data solutions.
This individual will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including data engineers, BI developers, analysts, and business leaders, to deliver robust data platforms that enable advanced analytics, reporting, and AI-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture & Design: Architect and design scalable, reliable data platforms and complex ETL/ELT and streaming workflows for the Databricks Lakehouse Platform (Delta Lake, Spark).
- Hands-On Development: Write, test, and optimize code in Python, PySpark, and SQL for data ingestion, transformation, and processing.
- DataOps & Automation: Implement CI/CD, monitoring, and automation (e.g., with Azure DevOps, DBX) for data pipelines.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with BI developers, analysts, and business users to define requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
- Performance Optimization: Tune delta tables, Spark jobs, and SQL queries for maximum efficiency and scalability.
- GenAI Applications Development: It is a big plus to have experience in GenAI application development
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong hands-on expertise in Databricks and Apache Spark.
- Proven experience designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in cloud environments.
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with PySpark required.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks Lakehouse, Delta Lake, and distributed data processing.
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP (Azure preferred).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices for data engineering.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise data solutions.
- Tackles complex data challenges, ensuring data quality and reliable delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and modern data architectures.
- Experience with data integration tools such as Azure Data Factory or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud data warehouses such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure Fabric.
- Experience supporting analytics, reporting, or AI/ML workloads is highly desirable.
- Databricks, Azure, or cloud certifications are preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.
Technical Proficiency in:
- Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake
- Python, SQL, Scala (preferred)
- Cloud platforms: Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP
- Azure Data Factory, Kafka, and modern data integration tools
- Data warehousing: Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure Fabric
- DevOps tools: Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
- Data architecture, ETL/ELT design, and performance optimization
What You’re Looking For:
Join a fast-growing organization that thrives on innovation and collaboration. You’ll work alongside talented, motivated colleagues in a global environment, helping clients solve their most critical business challenges. At OZ, your contributions matter – you’ll have the chance to be a key player in our growth and success. If you’re driven, bold, and eager to push boundaries, we invite you to join a company where you can truly make a difference.
About Us:
OZ is a 28-year-old global technology consulting, services, and solutions leader specializing in creating business-focused solutions for our clients by leveraging disruptive digital technologies and innovation.
OZ is committed to creating a continuum between work and life by allowing people to work remotely. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll enjoy our work style within an incredible culture. We’ll give you the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us and become part of a team that lives by its core values.
Hi Rameez here from Beaconfire. I hope you're doing well! We’re currently hiring for an exciting MERN/MEAN Developer role, and I wanted to reach out to see if you or someone in your network might be interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects using modern technologies in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
About the Company
BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence; looking for candidates with a strong background in Software Engineering or Computer Science for a Python/Node Developer position.
About the Role
The role involves developing websites and writing scalable, secure, maintainable code while collaborating with team members to achieve project goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop websites using HTML, CSS, Node.js, React.js, and Angular2+, among other tools;
- Write scalable, secure, maintainable code that powers our clients’ platforms;
- Create, deploy, and maintain automated system tests;
- Work with Testers to understand defects opened and resolves them in a timely manner;
- Supports continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review;
- Collaborate effectively with other team members to accomplish shared user story and sprint goals;
- Invest time in constant professional development to stay up to date with new technological development and programming languages;
- Discover and fix programming bugs;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proficient understanding of HTML and CSS;
- Experience in programming language JavaScript or similar (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, C#, etc.) and understanding of the software development life cycle;
- Basic knowledge of code versioning (e.g. Git, SVN);
- A passion for coding pixel perfect web pages;
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
- Proficient understanding of HTML and CSS;
- Experience in programming language JavaScript or similar (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, C#, etc.) and understanding of the software development life cycle;
- A passion for coding pixel perfect web pages;
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields;
- 0-1 year of practical experience in JavaScript coding;
- Familiarity with at least one JavaScript framework (Angular2+, React.js, Express.js);
- Experience with unit and integration testing of code, with an understanding of JavaScript testing frameworks like Jasmine, Cucumber, Mocha, and Karma;
- Experience providing REST/SOAP APIs for user interface consumption;
- Experience working within an Agile development methodology Scrum.
BeaconFire is an E-verified company and provides equal employment opportunities (visa sponsorship provided).
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Job Description
Role -: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ (Onsite)
We are looking for a highly skilled SDET / QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in Python, JavaScript, and modern automation frameworks to support automation solutions and end-to-end network validation.
Key Skills Required:
Python Automation
JavaScript
SDET / QA Automation
Automation Frameworks (PyTest / Selenium / Playwright / Cypress)
Microservices Testing
API Testing
Networking / Cable Technologies Knowledge
End-to-End System Validation
Responsibilities:
• Develop automation solutions and test scripts for network platforms
• Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python & JavaScript
• Validate end-to-end network components and behavior
• Develop automation microservices for testing infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure quality delivery
About the Role
We are seeking a Backend Engineer to help build and maintain the backend services and API’s that power our proprietary AI SaaS CRM and LMS platforms.
You will work directly with our CTO, collaborate with the engineering team, and partner closely with our Product Manager to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems.
Our backend services are built primarily with:
- NestJS (TypeScript)
- Python
- Deployed across multiple AWS environments
This is a hands-on backend engineering role focused on API development, cloud deployment, distributed systems, and production-grade reliability.The role has meaningful ownership - not just ticket execution.
What You’ll Do
- Work directly with the CTO on backend design and implementation decisions
- Partner closely with a Product Manager on sprint planning, backlog grooming, translating product requirements into technical solutions, and prioritizing customer-impacting improvements
- Design, build, and maintain backend API services using NestJS (TypeScript)
- Build and support backend services in Python
- Develop and maintain production-grade RESTful APIs
- Contribute to multi-environment deployments across AWS
- Use Terraform to manage our IAC
- Work with CI/CD workflows and structured deployment procedures
- Follow and contribute to engineering documentation including development guidelines, environment configuration standards, security practices, and versioning and changelog management
- Implement and support asynchronous and event-driven systems
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
- Participate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standards
- Debug and resolve production issues across distributed cloud environments
What We’re Looking For (Required)
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript and experience with NestJS
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
- Experience deploying and maintaining applications in AWS
- Familiarity with multi-environment deployments (dev, staging,UAT, production)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL)
- Familiarity with Docker or containerized workflows
- Experience working in GitHub-based workflows in a collaborative environment (pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies, and issue tracking)
- Comfortable working in an agile environment with JIRA and Monday
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience building SaaS or multi-tenant platforms
Nice to Have / Strong Plus
- Familiarity with C# & C++
- Experience with Dentrix, OpenDental, or other dental integration PMS’s
- Experience building a greenfield SaaS or B2B software
- Experience with building on a Healthcare platform
- Familiarity with AI-enabled products or LLM integrations
- Experience with Redis or caching strategies
- Experience integrating third-party APIs
Why This Role Is Different
- Direct collaboration with the CTO on backend system design
- Close partnership with Product Management
- Opportunity to help shape a modern, AI SaaS platform for the healthcare industry
We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.
As a Radar Systems Engineer, you will be a part of our Radar Engineering team. The Radar Engineering team is comprised of a small cross functional team of motivated and experienced engineers; we're responsible for designing, building, and testing cutting edge phased array radar systems from concept to certified product. We enjoy a culture of sharing information and collaboration. Phased array radar systems have historically been reserved for specialized applications, but we're making this technology affordable to enable Detect and Avoid for widespread commercial applications. This role will focus on new advanced operational modes. The passion for revolutionary technology to make aviation safer motivates us to come in every day.
Responsibilities
In your role as a Radar Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing phased array radar systems and developing radar processing algorithms to enable short, long range object tracking, and radar image generation. You will be involved in all phases of development from conception to production, designing your algorithms in Matlab, Python, and implementation in C++ on the target hardware. You will drive the system-level requirements of the phased array radar system, and drive trade studies collaborating with the cross functional teams. You will support the integration of the radar on the aircraft and support data collection and analysis during flight testing. You will be the owner of real-time processing of radar algorithms on an FPGA, DSP-based platform.
Basic Success Criteria
Electrical Engineering fundamentals, typically gained through a Bachelor's Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related discipline
8+ years of professional hands-on experience with Radar algorithms, radar system design, radar signal processing, integration, and test of a radar system
Ability to use C++, Matlab and Python (Python preferred)
Ability to troubleshoot, find root cause, and resolve issues
Pulsed and FMCW processing algorithm development
Experience in airborne radar testing and development
Preferred Criteria
Advanced Degree of Science or Electrical Engineering
Experience developing system architectures and managing requirements for certification of Avionics
Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together, with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
Experience integrating and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components
Weather radar experience, airborne or ground-based
Real beam radar imaging, and or SAR processing
This role can be remote, or located at our facility in Mountain View, California.
Must be willing to travel 30% of the time.
The estimated salary range for this position is $180,000 to $260,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.
In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.
This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.
All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.
At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to
Compensation Range: $180K - $260K
Apply for this JobLength of Contract: 6 months
Location: Remote (Eastern time zone)
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
a. Proficiency in databases (SQL) and coding in R/Python
b. Experience with API development
c. Familiarity with AI techniques and strong curiosity for new technologies
d. Experience managing and curating bioinformatics datasets (BulkRNAseq, Proteomics, scRNAseq, CRISPR)
e. Code management, documentation, and version control (e.g., GitHub)
Job Overview: As a Data Analyst, you'll drive data quality and consistency in our central hub for storing OMICS data, address impactful data loading and curation projects and help improve and automate processes using agentic AI. Working closely with researchers, you'll ensure their data needs are met and help accelerate scientific discovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to important data loading and curation projects for the departments Omics data server
- Address data quality and consistency issues in the CRISPR database.
- Apply agentic AI approaches for data loading and querying OMICS data
- Database Interaction: Use PostgreSQL to build, manage, and query large genomic datasets.
- API Development: Design and implement APIs for improved data accessibility and integration across platforms.
- Automation: Use Python and R to automate and optimize data workflows, prioritizing data quality and integrity.
- ETL Process Management: Develop and execute ETL processes to integrate high-value datasets in line with organizational standards.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams and research scientists to gather requirements, align to common data model standards, and facilitate effective data management.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation and version control for reproducibility and teamwork.
Required qualifications:
- Master's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience working with databases (PostgreSQL proficiency).
- Advanced skills in Python and R for automation and data manipulation.
- Experience handling and curating bioinformatics datasets (BulkRNAseq, Proteomics, scRNAseq, CRISPR).
- Code management, documentation, and usage of Github.
- Curiosity and basic knowledge of AI techniques applicable to data loading and querying.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Demonstrated experience with AWS resources.
- Experience in API
We’re hiring a Data Insights Analyst to join a growing analytics team focused on turning large, complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys digging into data, working with Python and SQL, and partnering with leaders to understand what’s really happening in the business. You’ll work across multiple functions and contribute directly to high-impact initiatives around forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Keys to an Interview: Data Insights Analyst | CPG Manufacturing
- 2-5 years' Data Science and/or Business Analyst experience
- Master's Degree preferred
- Strong working experience with Python for data analysis (and exposure to machine learning is a major plus)
- Advanced SQL skills with the ability to pull and manipulate data from large data warehouses
- Ability to interpret existing dashboards and datasets and identify meaningful insights
- Clear communication skills and comfort explaining technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Comfortable working on-site, with flexibility
Key Responsibilities: Data Insights Analyst | CPG Manufacturing
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across the business
- Leverage Python, SQL, Excel, and Power BI to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
- Build and enhance analytical models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning
- Develop, maintain, and improve dashboards and reporting used by leadership
- Clean, transform, and validate data to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Partner cross-functionally to understand business questions and translate them into data-driven solutions
- Present findings clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders
- Support automation and process improvements to increase analytical efficiency
- Contribute to high-visibility initiatives that influence growth and long-term strategy
Join our team as a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant and play an integral role in supporting attorneys and keeping litigation matters running smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a collaborative legal environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and take pride in keeping things organized and on track, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Create, draft, format, edit, and proofread documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Draft routine business correspondence for attorneys.
- Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, depositions, and deadlines.
- Coordinate conference room reservations and ensure clients and guests are added to building security lists for in-office meetings.
- Gather information to run conflict checks, open new client matters, and assist with drafting engagement letters.
- Prepare and process expense reimbursements and invoices in a timely manner.
- Maintain and organize both electronic and paper case files to ensure materials are current and easily accessible.
- Assist with preparing exhibits, trial binders, and materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Download documents from court websites, obtain transcripts from court reporters, and save all materials within the firm’s document management system.
Qualifications
- Experience with electronic court filings and familiarity with federal and state court procedures.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word (including Styles and automatic numbering), Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Pro, and PDF tools.
- Experience with redlining software is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience working with document management systems is a plus.
Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within two business days of applying. If your experience does not match this specific role, we will keep your resume on file and may reach out regarding other opportunities.
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About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
Provides project document coordination and recording throughout the PreBid, Design, Construction and Closeout process. Keep in contact with the design team, project management, peer reviewers and subcontractors to determine document flow and responsibility to maintain Clayco procedural standards while customizing and improving on these standards as required by each project.
Point Person for construction documents including drawings, sketches, specs, closeout documents, contracts and change orders, etc. Logging and tracking these documents and distributing to the Project Team Members and maintaining the electronic filing system.
This person helps to troubleshoot issues that may arise with Subs, Bidders, etc., in accessing/downloading on-line documents. Candidate understands the construction process and will coordinate next steps in keeping with the policies and standards of Clayco as the project progresses.
The Specifics of the Role
- Maintain Electronic Project Files and multiple platforms.
- Assist Estimating Department in Bidding Efforts.
- Type, assemble, organize, file, distribute, etc., Project Meeting Minutes, Bid Packages, Submittal Packages, Drawings, Contracts, Change Orders, etc.
- Create and maintain Distribution Lists in PMWeb.
- Manage and adjust workflows for standardized processes with the direction of the project team.
- Enter new companies and update company information in PMWeb, and elsewhere, as necessary.
- Assist in format and content of project specific reports as requested.
- Follow up with Subcontractors, Designers, and Suppliers for submittals, executed contracts, change orders, closeouts, etc.
- Request, assemble and submit the closeout documents to the owner and to archive.
- Maintain company standards and procedures for the Project and follow up with the team to ensure they are being followed.
- Assist in data searches of previous projects.
Requirements
- Experience in the construction industry is a plus
- Two-year degree in business administration or related associates degree is preferred.
- Excellent computer skills, including document management system, Word, Excel, and Outlook, and willingness to regularly update skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent listening skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent and efficient quality of work.
- Able to be flexible with work hours
Some Things You Should Know
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
Why Clayco?
- 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $55,000 - $70,000 +/- annually.
Definition
Under direction from higher level Police Department supervisory or management staff, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; establish, grow, and preserve positive relationships between the community and the Police Department; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.
Distinguishing Characteristics:Classes in this series are distinguished by the level of certification attained and years of experience. The Police Officer classification requires the possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and involves the performance of the more routine duties assigned to positions within the series. The Police Officer w/ Intermediate Certificate classification requires the possession of a P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate and involves the performance of more technical or diverse assignments that the Police Officer classification. The Police Officer w/ Advanced Certificate classification is the senior officer level which requires the possession of a P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate and involves the performance of the full range of duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
The incumbent must have the ability to:
- Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
- Preserve and strive to improve the quality of life within the community by using various policing techniques, such as problem-solving policing and intelligence-led policing strategies that encourage and build positive relationships between the Fontana Police Department and the community.
- Emphasize community interaction and collaborative problem solving between the Fontana Police Department and the community; continue to build diverse community-based partnerships guided by innovation and perseverance to ensure Fontana's future as a well-developed, dignified, and respected community.
- Answer calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, fires and related misdemeanors and felonies; respond to alarms; investigate complaints; apprehend suspects; search, inspect, transport and take custody of prisoners.
- Respond to general public service calls including animal complaints, domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, and related incidents; may participate in the surveillance of an area.
- Secure the scene of a crime; administer first aid; conduct preliminary investigations; obtain witnesses; gather information; make arrests; prepare detailed reports.
- Investigate reports of missing persons; maintain surveillance over suspected criminals; identify areas of potential crimes or unsafe conditions; report conditions and take corrective action.
- Identify suspects; conduct interviews and interrogations; apprehend and arrest offenders.
- Serve as Field Training Officer as assigned; train new officers on departmental policies, procedures and activities.
- Collect, process, photograph and present evidence suing scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.
- Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; check speed with radar; issue warnings and citations.
- Conduct building and field searches; check buildings for physical security.
- Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
- Conduct investigations of injury and fatal traffic accidents; conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys.
- Conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.
- Contact and interview victims and witnesses; preserve and investigate crime scenes.
- Conduct covert, undercover investigations as assigned.
- Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
- Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties.
- Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
- Serve warrants within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.
- Serve as Crime Prevention Officer; oversee and coordinate crime prevention activities; make presentations to local citizens and community groups.
- Serve as Intelligence Officer; gather crime related intelligence information and conduct background investigations; coordinate information and activities with outside agencies and jurisdictions.
- Serve as Public Information Officer; respond to inquiries and complaints from individuals, private organizations, news media and the general public; inform and educate the public on crime prevention and the criminal justice system; prepare and present public speaking engagements.
- Investigate juvenile related crimes including child abuse and juvenile narcotics; coordinate youth services with outside agencies and organizations including local school districts; conduct community presentations and instruct assigned classes.
- May participate in S.W.A.T. and K-9 activities and operations.
- May perform duties of police dispatcher or desk officer as needed.
- Participate in departmental studies and in staff development.
- Attend briefings and provide roll call as needed.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.
- This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.
THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.
Working Conditions:Positions requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in viewing crime scenes and evidence and firing a weapon. As a law enforcement officer, the incumbent may be required to run in pursuit and subdue suspects while taking them into custody; walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, and climb ladders. Occasionally, this position may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, around loud noise, and moving vehicles. Incumbents may also be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations.
Experience and Training Guidelines
LATERAL POLICE OFFICER (Must possess at least a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate)
PRE-SERVICE POLICE OFFICER (Recent graduation or current enrollment in Academy)
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have the knowledge of:
- Modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, traffic control, crime prevention, investigation and identifications techniques.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws and ordinances, particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, rules of evidence, search and seizure, records maintenance, court procedures, traffic control, etc.
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
- Basic report preparation.
- Geography of the City.
- Police equipment, including firearms, communication equipment and computers.
- Recent court decisions and how they affect department and division operations.
- Bookkeeping and record keeping methods and procedures.
- Modern investigative methods.
- Functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement agencies.
- Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.
- Department rules and regulations.
- Self-defense tactics.
- Crime patterns and trends in an assigned area.
- First aid principles and techniques.
- Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Ability to:
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals, all while being free from any bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, etc.
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
- Gather, assemble, analyze evaluate and use facts and evidence.
- Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper course of action.
- Obtain information through interviews and interrogation.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Foster positive relationships between the community and the Police Department, including managing the public tactfully and effectively.
- Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
- Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Use and care of firearms.
- Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
- Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory.
- Demonstrate and encourage strong critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving techniques.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.
- Candidates must meet the minimum standards as required by the California Government Code Section 1031:
- Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship, except as provided in Section 2267 of the Vehicle Code.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
- Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
- Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. The high school shall be either a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school. Any accreditation or approval required by this subdivision shall be from a state or local government educational agency using local or state government approved accreditation, licensing, registration, or other approval standards, a regional accrediting association, an accrediting association recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, an accrediting association holding full membership in the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), an organization holding full membership in AdvancED, an organization holding full membership in the Council for American Private Education (CAPE), or an accrediting association recognized by the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations (NFNSSAA).
- Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
- Experience: Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified basic police academy.
- Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent. Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate within eighteen months of employment as a Police Officer.
Police Officer w/ Intermediate CertificateIn addition to the requirements for Police Officer:
- Experience: One (1) year of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer.
- Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate.
Police Officer w/ Advanced CertificateIn addition to the requirements for Police Officer w/ Intermediate Certificate:
- Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate. Regular status as a Police Officer in the City of Fontana.
Supplemental Information
Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug screening, fingerprint screening, physical examination and a background investigation.
If you were referred to this position by a current Fontana Police Department employee, please use the link below to download the Applicant Referral Form. This form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department at the time that your application is submitted. Submit completed forms to or to the Human Resources Office. Forms received after the position closes will not be accepted.Click to download the Applicant Referral Form.
The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Please to view our excellent employee benefit options.
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Do you currently possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
02
What is your highest level of education?
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Some college
- Trade School Graduate or Apprenticeship
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
03
Based on your experience and education, which position are you applying to?
- Lateral Police Officer (must possess at least a Basic POST Certificate)
- Pre-Service Police Officer (recent graduation or current enrollment in a Police Academy)
04
Do you possess a Basic CA POST Certificate? (If yes, a copy of your California Basic POST Certificate must be attached to your application to continue in the recruitment process.)
- Yes
- No
- In progress
05
LATERAL APPLICANT: Are you currently employed as a Peace Officer with a POST-recognized Law Enforcement Agency? *If yes, please indicate the Law Enforcement Agency you are employed with, including your dates of employment. *If no, please write 'N/A'.
06
PRE-SERVICE APPLICANT: Are you currently enrolled or have you graduated from a POST Police Academy? *If yes, please indicate the Police Academy attended and the enrollment dates.) *If no, please write 'N/A'
07
Were you referred to this position by a current Fontana Police Department employee?
*If you select yes, please refer to the job posting for instructions to download and submit an Applicant Referral Form.
This form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department at the time that your application is submitted. Referral Information Forms received after the position closes will not be accepted.
- Yes
- No
Required Question