Police Officer - Helicopter Pilot

East Bay Regional Park District • Castro Valley, CA

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About The Position

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby. 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.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by successful completion of 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college level courses.
• 1,500 logged hours of Rotorcraft/Helicopter Pilot in Command Time (500 hours PIC must be in a turbine powered helicopter).
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of an F.A.A. Class II Medical Certificate.
• Possession of an F.A.A. Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft/Helicopter rating.

Nice To Haves

• Airbus H125 Series experience is desirable.
• Two years of Active Military Service.

Responsibilities

• Serves in the Air Support Unit as a pilot for the primary purpose of flying the Public Safety Division's helicopters to provide for the safety and welfare of park users and employees within the Park District.
• Operates a helicopter into and out of sparsely populated terrain and parkland under often severe weather conditions.
• Provides information to the public regarding park lands and facilities.
• Assists distressed park visitors; aids other park employees with any public safety problems.
• Contacts members of the public and employees regarding any matter concerning public safety and welfare.
• Answers radio calls for all types of police services and investigates traffic accidents, and takes injury reports.
• Investigates criminal offenses and issues citations or makes arrests for violations of all laws and ordinances when necessary.
• Conducts covert airborne surveillance while in pursuit of fleeing suspects or when searching for persons of interest; conducts night vision goggle operations as needed law enforcement patrol.
• Writes detailed and accurate reports covering public safety incidents; prepares cases for court and testifies as necessary.
• Performs rescue work and administers first aid when needed.
• Provides fire suppression with water bucket, and/or long line external load operations.
• Reports on wildfire conditions and assists with traffic and crowd control; provides aerial observation, support, and coordination for police and fire units.
• Performs a variety of flying assignments; documents and logs the activities of the aviation unit.
• Assists in ensuring the safety of flight operations and equipment with maintenance staff.
• Provides uniformed patrol of parks by automobile, motorcycle, boat, horseback, or on foot as needed.
• Works days, nights, or holidays, and in adverse weather conditions.
• Performs any other duties necessary and required for the safety and protection of park users and employees within the Park District and other assigned patrol areas.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees