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1. indicates the last day you can apply for the job You must complete and submit your application by 5 00 p m Pacific Time on the close date in order for it to be accepted by the CalOpps system This means the application must be completed and the Submit button pressed by 5 00 p m If you attempt to submit your application at 5 01 PM on the closing date it will not be accepted by the CalOpps system 10 Your search did not return any job opportunities Search Again Apply or Add to Cart If you see a job that interests you you can either click on the Apply button You cannot use the job cart feature unless you have created a personal profile and then logged in No Results If no jobs are currently posted on CalOpps that match your choices you will get the following message Your search did not return any job opportunities You will also get a link to Search Again which will take you to the Search Jobs Now page so you can make different choices and search again You are not currently logged in If you have already created a Personal Profile login to complete your application If you haven t created a Personal Profile the application process begins with entering this information Should you not want a profile created your information will be deleted after submitting the application and future submissions wil require re entry of this content By creating a Personal Profile this repetition is unnecessary and2. The Redwood City Police Department acknowledges that our members are our greatest resource and our community trust amp our greatest asset Sample Job Announcement 0 Job Title Lists phone number and email address of a person at the agency you can contact if you have any questions regarding this recruitment Full Job Announcement contains some or all of the following qualifications duties requirements salary benefits selection procedure and ideal candidate Click Apply to complete the application steps for this agency your Personal Profile data will automatically be sent with it Click Add to Cart to put it in your job cart ik T Indicates whether there is a supplemental questionnaire in this example there is To find out more about the agency click this button You can email this job listing to a friend or yourself by clicking this button Clicking the print button takes you to a page with just the job announcement printer friendly Click the print button on that page to print it Q Your Personal Profile information has been added to this application Please complete the Agency specific information to complete this application CONTINUE Applying for a Job If you have completed a personal profile before you begin completing the agency section you will see this modal window It s just a reminder that the information in your Personal Profile has alr
3. First Mo Lasi 1 Basic Info 23456 ER Application Instructions OOOO 2 Address In order to be considered Address Line 4 applicants must have completed the Basic Academy Level II z Modules For more Address Line 2 r or information please visit they PO eae Ee a cede City State Province Region Postal Zip Code website at 3 www theacademy ca gov Country Yes Wo Are you eligible to work inthe U S O Telephone Driver s License 8 Primary Secondary DL Number O L State DL Class a eee Email Confirm Email 8 MEXT Name mani First Requi red Last O C C Step 1 Basic Information Enter the information shown above First Name Middle Initial and Last Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 is optional amp City State Zip Code and Country You will notice that as you type the city name the CalOpps system will try to figure out autocomplete what you re typing and complete the name For example if you type a P you might see Palo Alto appear in a drop down list If the correct one appears hit the down arrow on your keyboard to select it and then hit Enter Return You also can ignore the drop down list and just keep typing State zip code and country Use the two letter state abbreviation for example CA for California and your zip code both state and county have the same autocomplete feature 9 Are you eligible to work in the U S Click the Yes button if yo
4. SAVE PROGRESS NEXT F Job Origins Please tell CalOpps where you heard about this job Then click the Save Progress and Next buttons Government Employment Search LalUpps org Search Jobs Now Apply for A Job in Profile Options Welcome Reserve Police Officer las City of Redwood City San Francisco Peninsula Exit Application ep Step 11 Finish Application 7 Sg ee 7 i k i i Pose Jobs Now Member Agencies 7 a oe Gan Law Enforcement g M l Edit Your Personal Profile FAQ LOGOUT OB CART 7 8 9 10 11 Finish PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY All submissions are final when you click Agree Submit hereby certify that all statements made in this application are true and agree and understand that any misstatement or omission of material fact will cause forfelture on my part of all rights of employment with the City of Redwood City authorize Investigation of all matters contained in this application lf offered a position further agree to submit to a complete medical examination by a City physician as a condition of employment further agree to be fingerprinted te sign an oath of office and to furnish proof of age education and elther citizenship or the legal right to work In the United States of America upon appointment O 4 EDIT APPLICATION Finish Application This is the most important page From here you have the abili
5. Create A Personal Profile LOGIN Member Agencies 4 FAQ Your ultimate resource for public employment opportunities working tor a publie agency You can also search current public agency career opportunities based on your specific search criteria You can also create a CalOpps personal profile so that we can inform you of upcoming jobs that hit your requirements It s all right here on CalOpps org Welcome to CalOpps A Brief History A small group of cities worked together to develop www CalOpps org the first web based job board for people like you those interested in working for cities and other public employers in California CalOpps was created to make it easier for applicants to receive notices of job opportunities and to search and apply for public agency jobs without cost CalOpps allows you to post your own job profile with a resume and be notified automatically when a job is posted that matches your profile You can browse and apply for employment with any participating agency at the click of a mouse CalOpps has six parts Home Main page You can always access it by clicking on the CalOpps logo Map of California and CalOpps name Government Employment This section will describe the many advantages of working in a government agency the benefits of working for a community and the opportunity of interacting with the public Search Jobs Now A way to find current job openings at the cl
6. first learned of this job opening through Preview Application This is a preview of the application You will see each step M and all the information you have entered If you are satistied with it click the Close Window button You will be returned to the Finish Application page 3 CLOSE WINDOW Chris Lee 123 Maln Street Palo Alto CA 4303 USA Yes 650 111 1234 650 111 1111 DL 12345678 CA Not Specified chrislee calopps org BA BS Yes Palo Alta Palo Alto CA CalOpps org Government Edit Your Employment Personal Profile a 1 4 LalUpps org Search Jobs Now ken EGE Apply for A Job E Profile options Welcome Police Officer Lateral Academy Graduate 1895B ae Chris City of Red fe San Francisc E Law Enforcement 4 Exit Application Q TO EDIT YOUR APPLICATION Below are links to every step of completed information for your application Select the step that you wish to edit to go there Once revised you may return here to choose another section to edit or Finish Editing the application in order to submit it o rsh 1 Basic Info 2 Education 3 Special Training 4 Work Experience 5 More Experience 2 6 Qualifications 7 Supplemental Q s 8 Additional Q s 9 EEO 10 Job Origin Edit Application Read the instructions about how To Edit Your Application If there is anything you want to change click on the appropriate link which will take you to the co
7. Additional Educational Information Use this box to list any other education that is not related to your degree and or anything about your education that you would like agencies to know for example you graduated with honors or after only 3 years When you are finished click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 3 Apply for A Job Create a Personal Profile Reserve Police 4 Exit Application W Officer City of Redwood Law Enforcement City San Francisco Peninsula Step 3 Specialized Training 1 2 3 Special Training 4 5 6 List any specialized training which yielded certification accreditation or license etc O Add another training save progress first GD Type of Training 2 Instituton 3 Certification Accreditation or License List special skills other relevant information or provide clarification 4 PREVIOUS 6 SAVE PROGRESS GA NEXT List any specialized training which yielded certification accreditation or license etc Add another training save progress first Type of Training Institution Certification Accreditation or Licanse EEE eee eee S Step 3 Specialized Training On this page you can list any type of specialized training certification and license you hold If you have more than one click the button and another row of boxes will appear All your information must be accurate First list the type of training you have For example if y
8. Choose From Below 7 ner C None O Hearing O E zo C Other rrevous Feet EEO Questions This information is voluntary Some public agencies have to make reports to the federal and state governments about whom they hire Please read the statement carefully It explains what an agency may ask about Ethnicity Gender Disabilities To go on to Step 10 click the Save Progress button then the Next button Government Edit Your Employment Search Jobs Now Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ LOGOUT JOB CART LalUpps org i di i Ta Paf Search Jobs Now Apply for A Job E Profile Options Welkome Reserve Police Officer Chig City of Redwood City San Francisco Peninsula 4 Exit Application Step 10 Job Origin aD 7 B 9 10 Job Origin 11 2 first learned of this job opening through please check one City of Redwood City Related Local Media Internet O Human Resources Dept O San Francisco Chronicle O CalOpps arng O City Employee 0O Oakland Tribunas O Craigsiist ong O City Job Bulletin O San Jose Mercury News O Monster com City Website Contra Costa Times GovJobs com O City Job Hotline O Sacramento Bee O HotJobs com 0O Direct Mailer O Job Fair Public Sector Publications Specialized Publications Other O Jobs Available O The Recorder O CA Job Joumal O Westem City O Daily Joumal O ICMA Newsletter Planners Network cityastate O APA 4 PREVIOUS
9. Information Name First Mi Last Address Address Line 1 Address Line 2 You must enter a real email address that you use regulary This email is used by the CalOpos to notify you of job openings In acdibon this is the email that any agency will use to communicate and natify you Ensure that you use a legitimate address and one that you check regularly City State Province Region Postalzip Code Country Yes Wo O Login Information Are you eligible to work in the U S Email Telephone Primary Secondary Contin Email 8 Driver s License See D L Number D L State D L Class Contin Password F SAVE PROGRESS 8 NEXT Name rani Login Information First Required Last Email Step 1 Basic Information Enter the information shown above First Name Middle Initial and Last Name 2 Address Line 1 Address Line 2 is optional amp City State Zip Code and Country You will notice that as you type the city name the CalOpps system will try to figure out autocomplete what you re typing and complete the name For example if you type a P you might see Palo Alto appear in a drop down list If the correct one appears hit the down arrow on your keyboard to select it and then hit Enter Return You also can ignore the drop down list and just keep typing State zip code and country Use the two letter state abbreviation for example CA for California and your zip code both state and county have the same
10. autocomplete feature Email and Password Type the email address and then type or copy and paste it again to confirm Next create and enter a Password and confirm it You may choose your own password but it must be at least 6 characters long You must enter a real email address that you use regularly This email is used by CalOpps to notify you of job openings In addition this is the email that any agency will use to communicate with and notify you Ensure that you use a legitimate address and one that you check regularly Telephone numbers are optional but useful as an alternative method for agencies to contact you Your driver s license number is also optional but you may need to show you have a license in order to apply for certain jobs so we suggest you include it as well Are you eligible to work in the U S Click the Yes button if you are If not you cannot apply for any CalOpps jobs After you ve entered all your information click the Save Progress button to save your work Then click the Next button to continue to Step 2 This is an example of how the site will let you know you have not completed a required field If you have not completed a required field the site will highlight it in red and you will need to fill in the missing information before you can move on to the next step Step 2 Email Notification o Email Frequency HTML Plain bext Please select v Email Format Preference
11. it takes is for you to create a password Email Confirm Email CREATE A PROFILE CREATE A PROFILE CONTINUE ashley calopps ord ashley calopps org continue G Password Confirm Password Emall Frequency HTML Plain text Please select a Emall Format Preference G O Employment Location Job Category Central Coast O Agnculture C Central Valley C Animal Control O East Bay O Aquatics Eastern Sierra O Building Cl Los Angeles Area He Worthen Bay Ares Job Type Salary All Types 4 All Salaries H Keywords 4 PREVIOUS Opportunity to create a Personal Profile After you have completed the basic application you are given a chance to create a profile from that information without having to enter it again If decide to create one click on the Create a Profile button You ll be asked to provide Login Information Current email address Password 3 You ll also be asked how often if ever you want CalOpps to contact you about jobs that match your profile see page 3 for details Location Job Category Job Type Salary and Keywords see page 3 for details If you don t want to create a profile click the Continue button Government Create A Employment Search Jobs Now Member Agencies a Profile LOGIN JOB CART LalUpps org Member Agencies 2 Createa An exciting career in public employment may be closer Personal Profile than you think By working for a public a
12. me to the application instead of permitting me to send my How do I post my resume without the font and format changing so it looks the same as in I made an error when filling out the application Should I re apply or who do I contact to Can you send me employment information to my email How do I attach my resume to my application I have an issue or question who do I contact How can I save my application if I can t finish it right now How can I be automatically notified of Job Postings What are supplemental questionnaires O Government Employment Search Jobs Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ Contact Privacy Login Privacy and Contact At the bottom of every page on the site there s menu of links to all section of the site including Contact Us and Privacy Contact Us This link is located in the footer When you select Contact Us youll be taken to a page with an email address link to the site administrator Privacy The Privacy link is also located in the footer When selected this link provides information regarding General Policy Privacy Policy Minor s Privacy Policy and Security
13. more sets of boxes until you ve entered all your experience When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 6 Step 6 Additional Experience List any additional experience volunteering internship etc a You may copy and paste your resume here 4 PREVIOUS 3 SAVE PROGRESS Step 6 Additional Experience Internships and Volunteering Use this field to include any volunteer or internship experience Highlight your strengths Explain anything in your internship or volunteer work that is relevant to jobs you are looking for and how what you ve done has prepared you for these types of jobs Resume Copy and paste the text of your resume here The text of your resume will appear but it will not have any formatting When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 7 o CD Step 7 Work Qualifications Yes No GD Are you over 18 years of age age requirements for any jobs for which you may apply 2 Have you ever been convicted for a violation of the law excluding minor traffic violations For each offense please list the violation the court including military the place and date of conviction the penalty fine sentence date s of probation and the name under which convicted Exclude traffic violations under 150 and convictions more than two years old
14. the Next button Profile Information Allows you to view your personal profile My Applications Will take you to a page listing all the applications you have submitted to an agency or an application you have started but not completed The status column will indicate submitted or incomplete This page includes contact information for that agency Delete Takes you to a page where you can delete your profile and information from CalOpps 3 Job Cart Either of these two buttons will take you to the page with the list of jobs in your cart Logout When you re done click the Logout button CONTINUE 3 Remove Yourself from CalOpps If you found a job or for some other reason you no longer want your information in the CalOpps system you can delete it After clicking Delete on the Profile Options page you will be taken here Read the notice If you click the Cancel button you will be taken back to the Protile Options page if you click the Continue button amp you ll be removed from the CalOpps system Government Employment LalUpps org ieee O Create a Personal Profile 3 Employment Location C All Locations A Cental Coast C Central Valley O East Bay O Eastem Siera j j L Js Ande es AmS Job Type ER Full Time H Applying for a Job Without a Personal Profile Important Note The CalOpps system allows you to apply directly without logging in or fil
15. up a profile CalOpps will target those areas to customize the emails sent to you for open positions s Hourly l OF ex Job Type Salary and How Paid Job Type amp What kind of work are you looking for Choices are Full Time Part Time Temporary Internship Seasonal If you re willing to accept all kinds then leave All types selected For the Salary Specify the salary range for which you are interested Choose Greater than or Less Than Use the box to the right to enter a dollar amount Do not enter decimal points Key Words Key Word This is a great feature that lets you enter up to 25 words to describe your skills and interests If you use this feature put a space between each word but don t use commas or other punctuation Any job posting with details that match your keywords will be sent to you When you are finished click the Save Progress button This button allows you to save your work as you go along If you are interrupted or the system logs you out due to inactivity everything you have entered up to that point will be still be there when you log back in Click the Next button to continue to Step 3 If for some reason you need to go back to Step 1 click the Previous button amp Step 3 Education 1 Highest year completed 8 Did you graduate from High School or receive a GED 2 Yes Aho tC 5 Add an additional entry sawe progress first High School Attended
16. C 8 Employment Location O Job Category O Central Cogst B Agriculture C Animal Control O Central Valley H East Bay H Eastern Siera H Aquatics E Building Job Type salary All Types gt All Salaries Keywords Pd 7 41 PREVIOUS Step 2 Email Notification On this page you tell CalOpps want kinds of jobs you re looking for and how often you want CalOpps to tell you when there s a job matching your choices Email Frequency Permits you to select the frequency of the updates you receive alerting you of new job postings that match your ideal job criteria From the drop down menu choose Monthly Weekly or Daily Remember If your email address is incorrect information and notices will not be received If you don t want to be contacted by email choose Never Skip the rest of the page Click Next to go to Step 3 Otherwise fill in the rest of the requested information Type of Email gives you the choice of Plain Text or HTML If you re not sure select Plain Text Location and Job Category Location amp Agencies are organized by location Choose your desired work locations Job Category Types of jobs for which you re interested 8 SAVE PROGRESS 2 When job openings are posted we can email them directly to you To receive job announcements in your area s of interest use the Employment locations Job category Job type Salary and Keywords options when setting
17. Cart Directions i Profile Options Job Listings This page tells how many job opportunities matched your search choices and displays a list of them Each page will show up to 8 jobs listings Use the Next arrow to see other opportunities You can click on the column headings to change the sort order If there are more than 8 jobs matching your choices you ll see the Next with an arrow Links and Sorts You can sort your job list by clicking on any of the column headings or by using the Sort Results drop down menu Job Title The title of each job listing is a link to the position s full job announcement When you mouse over the title a modal window will appear with basic information about the position If you click on the title the job announcement with detailed information will appear on a separate page Job Category Identifies how the agency categorized this job Location Where you will actually work There is also a link to Google Maps where you can get directions and a map Job Type Indicates whether the job is full time part time temporary seasonal or internship Close Date indicates the last day you can apply for the job You must complete and submit your application by 5 00 p m Pacific Time on the close date in order for it to be accepted by the CalOpps system This means the application must be completed and the Submit button pressed by 5 00 p m If you attempt to submit your applicat
18. List any degrees received or in progress School Name Units completed PT Not Compieter sem Additional educational information Location City amp State Region Major Degree onn Units completed ET sot Complete H CO Sem be Do E O SOE S et Completes h Sem bd 4 PREVIOUS 7 SAVE PROGRESS List any degrees recelved or in progress i Add an additional entry School Name Location City amp State Region Major Degree Additional educational information Step 3 Education Use this section to enter information related to your education All your information must be accurate Additional entry If you have more than one place you attended school click the Save Progress button then click the button to make another entry You can click on this button as many times as needed Each time a new row Highest grade completed From the drop down menu enter of boxes will appear the highest grade completed Additional Educational Information Use this box to list any Click the Yes radio round button if you graduated high other education that is not related to your degree and or school or have a GED otherwise click No Required field If you answered Yes to Question 2 Required type the name and location city and state region where you received your diploma or GED Higher Education If you ve attended college enter the information in the proper place Use the drop down me
19. acceptable file types are PDF and JPEG Scan all the necessary documents into one file and attach When you are done with this page click the Save Progress button 69 then the Next button to continue The previous button can be used to go back through Steps 1 to 7 your personal profile information If you need to update any of this information you can use this button If at any time you need to stop but are not finished you can click the Save Progress button to save everything you ve done up to that point Then click the Exit Application link to return to the Personal Profile Options page or click the Logout button to leave CalOpps SAVE PROGRESS NEXT F Government Edit Your Employment Search Jobs Now Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ W en i Si LOGOUT OB CART peed 7 _s eo he iy TF CalOpps ordg Search Jobs Now Apply for A Job G Profile Options Welcome Reserve Police Officer ee gee ede a a ann 4 Exit Application ED Step 9 Equal Employment Opportunity Questionnaire 7 B 9 E 10 11 APPLICANT Please complete both parts of this form This information is voluntary and is gathered in accordance with State and Federal laws for the purpose of evaluating the effectveness of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy and recruitment efforts This information will not be used for employment discussions Ethnicity 5 Disabilities Check all that apply o Please
20. art Time Temporary Seasonal Internship or All types Keywords 69 You can also put in keywords to help in your search Keywords are words that best describe the position for which you are looking Most agencies use job descriptions to expand and explain the requirements for the position The job description may include specific skill sets e g an Information Technology Position may list CISCO or Microsoft Certification requirements Entering CISCO as a keyword allows you to find those results Using words such as admin may not provide targeted results since Administration is a common word that crosses many job descriptions Now click the Search button Government LalUpps org Search Jobs Now Create a Personal Profile O Job Title Search Again Search Jobs Now ry SSR EES be r zd k ae a a T 36 Employment Opportunities 8 Job Category Create A Personal Profile 0 ie fort os al LOGIN FOB CART E 2 Next amp 7 i0b Type S ER Date 1 thru 8 displayed 6 Location Pollie B Office er Northem Califomia Apply Ci i EDEA i Law Enforcement Inland Full Time O26 2009 ity of Chico Directions Add to Cart Sort results pl Po H Sacramento Metro Apply _Please select Police Chief Law Enforcement Area Full Time 02 20 2009 City of Diron NrecSone Add to Cart San Apply Fal Lateral Police Officer Law Enforcement Francieco Peninsula Full Time Continuou
21. ate Personal Profile link If you want to return to the Agency Listing Page click the Back button Government Employment LalUpps org Search Jobs Now Create A Personal Profile FAQ tocin BB SOB CART Create a Frequently Asked Quesions about our new site Personal Profile Listed below are the most common questions asked How do I apply for a job 2 Can I print my application application MS Word correct the mistake What is the Close Date Copyright 2008 CalOpps All rights reserved FAQ Frequently Asked Questions FAQ The FAQ page which you can access from the FAQ link is a list of commonly asked questions This list of questions is updated as new questions are asked If you click on the question it will take you to the answer Also on the page is a link to the PDF manual to assist you in navigating the site 3 A PDF Manual is also available Do I have to create a personal profile to apply for a job How can I find out the status of my application How long will my profile be active Can I see how many different positions I have applied for in CalOpps What is the typical process of recruitments in the public sector Who do I contact if I want to withdraw an application I submitted Is online the only way I can apply for a job How long does it take to complete an application How do I complete an online application Why is the system returning
22. ation requirements Entering CISCO as a keyword allows you to find those results Using words such as admin may not provide targeted results since Administration is a common word that crosses many job descriptions Now click the Search button Government LalUpps org Search Jobs Now O Profile Options Welcome Chris 4 Search Again City Clerk City of Dublin Sort results Please select Secretary Fire Prevention Office City of Petaluma Administrative Assistant Chief s City of Citrus Heights Network Analyst City of San Rafael Deputy Director Facilities Management Division City of San Jose D 21 Employment Opportunities 4 thru 8 displayed Job Title 8 Job Category ClencalAdministratve Support Office ClencalAdministatve Support Area Full Time Information Technology City Administration Edit Your Personal Profile FAQ a e aT aA LOGOUT JOB CART Search Jobs Now Member Agencies ae a oe ae ER a A ee ee T LL aed z E oe Be Taj Fr iJ rl i a 2 Next 6 amp 6 Location E Job Type ios Date East Bi Apply City Administration re Full Time o1 si 2009 Directions Add to Cart ar Apply Northam Bay Awa ew Time 01 08 2009 Directions Add to Cart Sacramento Metro Apply ovoo 2o09 Directions Add to Cart I Aea Apply Northam Bay Awa ei Time Until Filled Directions Add to Cart South Bay Full Time 01 02 2009 Add to
23. balUpps org ij Applicant User Manual Your ultimate resource for public employment opportunities This manual contains information to guide you in the use of the CalOpps org employment locator website The content of this manual is divided into sections that correspond to the separate areas of the CalOpps website Use this manual to learn how to create a personal profile search our vast collection of job postings email search results to others save job listings and much more CalOpps org is your ultimate resource for finding public employment Table of Contents Welcome to CalOppS cece ccceccccncceeeeece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneseeeeseeaneeeuneetaaesenaeeenans il Create a Personal Profile 0 ccccc cece ccccce cn ecec cece eeeee ee eeeee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeanes 1 LOGGING IN AN OUb eee cecc ccc ecc ce ece ce eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaeeeeeesesneseseeseeneeeeaneeeaness 9 Bal Ci JOS NON ea E E E E E A saeco E ARAE EE e 10 Applying for a lt ese 14 Applying tor a Job Without a Personal Protile ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneseeeneseeaanees Vas Member AQGQn cies cccccccccccneceeeeceeeeeeeeueeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeeeseeeneeeeneseeneseeaneeeseseaeeeas 35 PAO ee eee wae ede sae ee ge EEEE E EEEE RE EEA AAE EE ANS E AREE EA EEEE 37 LalUpps ord for exciting careers in public employment a Government Employment Welcome to CalOpps org Search Jobs Now
24. box On the next step you ll find a place to put internship and volunteer work Contacting Your Employer If you are willing to have the agencies you ll be applying to contact you current employer click on the Yes radio round button otherwise click the No button Listing your work experience Begin with your most current job and then work backwards next most current and ending with your earliest job As indicated on the page if you just put see resume or don t list your experience your application will be incomplete and may be rejected by the agency foe which you are submitting it Job Information Enter the name address and telephone number of your supervisor or the person at the company who should be contacted Be sure to fill in all the boxes in this section Use the drop down menus for beginning and ending dates If you are still working leave Present selected in the drop down menu Start date Add another work experience save progress first Address Telephone End date Reason for leaving of employees you supervised o Do not place resume in this field or type See Resume 8 SAVE PROGRESS NEXT P Description of work experience In this box describe your work in detail Use it to highlight your strengths and what makes you a valuable employee Don t attach your resume here If you have a resume you want to attach you ll be able to do so on the next step M
25. ck to List The City of Redwood City invites applications for the position of Police Officer The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for leaming and growth in a diverse community while WOTKINg Undera community policing philbsophy Mission Statement Ot The Redwood City Police Deparment is an organization of professionals who are dedicated to Email to Friend integrity customer service the nights of individuals and the needs of a constanth changing society 8 We ar a progressive Polce Department which recognies that by working in a partnership with our community we can best meet our goals of protecting life and property improving the quality of lite reducing crime and the fear of come and maintaining a safe community PRINT Vision for tha Future The Redwood City Police Department strives to ba a model law enforcament agency We will utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their personal growth As a Califomia Police Department we value the diversity of our members and our community We will conduct ourselves in a professional manner at all times We are an organization made up of people who believe we can and continually aspire to provide the best police services in a community that trusts us to do sa We recognize that excellant customer service a partnership with the community and msponsiveness to the community are the foundation of supenor police service
26. eady been added to this application and will be sent along with the agency specific portion Click on the Continue button and you will be begin the agency specific portion of your application see next page for details Apply for A Job i Profile Options Welcome Chris Reserve Officer Il City of Palo Alto San Francisco Peninsula Exit Application Step 6 Work Qualifications Law Enforcement 1 2 3 4 5 6 Work Qualifications Yes Mo Employment is subject to verification that you meet any legal d Are you ower 16 years of age i age requirements for any jobs for which you may apply D Have you ever been convicted for a violation of the law excluding minor traffic violations Yes Mo For sach offense please list the violation the court including military the place and date of conviction the penalty fine santenca date s of probation and the name under which convicted Exclude traffic violations under 150 and convictions more than two years old for violation of Health and Safaty Code Sections 11357 b orc 113560 b 11364 11365 and 11550 as it relates to manjuana Each case will be given indmvidual consideration termination offense o Have you ever been discharged or requested to resign from any position for misconduct or unsatisfactory service lf yes please explain fully in the space provided on the next page 6 SAVE PROGRESS 1 PREVIOUS Work Qualifications Wh
27. en you filled out your personal profile you were asked the three questions shown above Since each agency has its s own wording which may vary slightly from the wording used when you created your personal profile it is important that you read and answer these questions each time you apply to a different agency Agencies may also have other work qualifications questions Age requirement If you are over 18 click the Yes radio round button otherwise click No Conviction Please answer the questions about convictions Read carefully the consequences of a false answer Please note that having a conviction will not necessarily prevent you from applying for a job or being hired but lying will If you click Yes to this question a text box will appear below the question Please use this space to explain This information is considered confidential and an agency controls who will see it Discharge If you have been discharged from a job or requested to resign for misconduct or unsatisfactory conduct you must click the Yes radio button otherwise click No If you click Yes as with convictions a text box will appear This information is also confidential Failure to list all convictions other than those excluded above will be considered fraud in securing appointment and will be grounds for Note that conviction is not necessanly a bar to employment Each case is given individual consideration based on the job relatedness
28. for violation of Health and Safety Code Sections 11357 ib or c 11350 b 11964 11365 and 11550 as it relates to marnjuana Each case will be given individual consideration Failure to list all convictions other than those excluded above will be considered fraud in securing appointment and will be grounds for termination Note that conviction is not necessarily a bar to employment Each case is given individual consideration based on the job relatadness of the offense 8 Have you ever been discharged or requested to resign from any position for misconduct or unsatisfactory service H yes please explain fully in the space provided on the next page 4 PREVIOUS 6 SAVE PROGRESS Step 7 Work Qualifications Each agency will have its s own wording but they will all ask the following three questions about age convictions and discharges They may also have other work qualifications questions Age requirement If you are over 18 click the Yes radio round button otherwise click No Conviction Please answer the questions about convictions Read carefully the consequences of a false answer Please note that having a conviction will not necessarily prevent you from applying for a job or being hired but lying will If you click Yes to this question a text box will appear below the question Please use this space to explain This information is considered confidential and an agency controls who will see it Discha
29. future application submissions will proceed much faster CREATE A PROFILE APPLY ANYW re Create a 7 You must hawe a personal profile to use this feature Sat Personal Profile Applying for a Job Without Logging In If you decide to apply for a job without logging in or creating a personal profile you ll get this modal window From here you have four choices You can click the Login button If you already have a Personal Profile but didn t login you can log in now and be taken to your Personal Profile Options page Create a Personal Profile button This will take you to Step 1 Basic Information in the Personal Profile section If you created a personal profile prior to February 7 2009 and have not updated it you should go through the update profile steps Apply Anyway button This will close the window and take you to Step 1 Basic Information see next page of this manual 9 Close Window button This will return you to the page with the results of your search the page that you can see underneath the modal window If you try to click on the Add to Cart button you ll see this warning because you need to have a Personal Profile and be logged in to have a Job Cart Search Jobs Now Apply for A Job Create a C Personal Profile i Ressa Police Officer 4 Exit Application City of Redwood City San Francisco Peninsula Law Enforcement Step 1 Basic Information ED Name
30. ged in and can access any of your personal and job information You ll notice that you re in the Personal Profile Options section Click the Search Jobs Now section button Search Options Employment Location check boxes allow you to choose where you want to work To view all jobs listed check the All Locations option Job Category You can choose as many categories as you d like To view all categories check the All Categories option Salary You have three options All Salaries Greater Than and Less Than When you use the Greater Than or Less Than options the middle field is labeled with a and you must type in a desired salary amount The third field has a drop down menu that allows you to specify whether the amount entered in the second field is based on an Hourly Monthly or Annual salary Job Category C All Categories O Agnculture C Animal Control H Aquatics D pine iz 7 Salary ansaan 18 s Howry 18 O fay sear Job Type select whether you want Full Time Part Time Temporary Seasonal Internship or All types Keywords 69 You can also put in keywords to help in your search Keywords are words that best describe the position for which you are looking Most agencies use job descriptions to expand and explain the requirements for the position The job description may include specific skill sets e g an Information Technology Position may list CISCO or Microsoft Certific
31. gency you may be able to work where you live and take great pride in the fact that you are helping to enhance your own community no matter what role you play There s a CalQpps member near you with a wide range of opportunities Simply click on a location below for more information about a specific CalOpps member including current opportunities Or if you prefer you can search the entire CalOpps database for all available jobs City of Adelanto Marin Municipal Water District City of American Canyon City of Menlo Park City of Antioch Menlo Park Fire Protection District Town of Atherton Midpeninsula Reglonal Open Space District City of Barstow City of Millbrae City of Belmont City of Moreno Valley City of Brisbane City of Mountaln View City of Burlingame City of Oxnard City of Campbell City of Pacifica Central County Fire Department City of Palo Alto City of Ceres City of Petaluma City of Chico City of Pittsburg City of Citrus Helghts City of Rancho Cucamonga City of Covina City of Redwood City City of Cupertino City of Roseville City of Daly City City of Salinas Delta Diablo Sanitation District City of San Bruno City of Dixon City of San Carlos City of Dublin City of San Jose East Bay Regional Park District City of San Leandro City of Emeryville City of San Mateo City of Fairfield San Mateo County Office of Education Member Agencies Agency Listing Page From the CalOpps home page click on the Member Agencies l
32. hief s Sacramento Matro Office ClencalAdministatve Support Ara Full Time 01032008 City of Citrus Heights Directions in Cart a Apply e Network Analyst Information Technology Northem Bay Area Full Time Until Filled Job Cart O Job Title Job Category Location Job Type Close Date G Profile Options welcome idi Ciy Adminiatration orients Fuk Tari 01 31 2009 ya After Adding Jobs to Cart After you have selected all the jobs you re interested in by using the Add to Cart button next to each one you will still be on the Search Jobs Now page amp The jobs you ve chosen will have an In Cart button as shown Click on the Job Cart button to go to the Job Cart page Job Cart Page On this page all the jobs you selected to be added to your job cart will be shown They will now have an Apply and Remove buttons Ifyou decide to apply for one of these jobs just click the Apply button LalUpps org Search Jobs Now Government Employment Search Jobs Now 1 Edit Your Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ LOGOUT JOB CART ae a k i e 6 Police Officer Lateral Academy Graduate 1895B For more info contact Apply Ade to Cart to Cart G Profile Options r City of Redwood City San Francisco Peninsula acaba se ae waia Galifornia Law Enforcement Supplemental reniei EI Close Date Continuous Questionnaire j Salary 57 375 00 8 964 00 Monthy Required m Search Again a Ba
33. icer City of Redwood Law Enforcement City San Francisco Peninsula Step 6 Work Qualifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 Work Qualifications Yes No Employment is subject to verification that you meet any legal D Are you over 18 years of age O O age requirements for any jobs for which you may apply Yes No 2 Have you ever been convicted for a violation of the law excluding minor traffic violations Pa m a For each offense please liat the violation the court including military the place and date of conviction the penalty fine sentence date s of probation and the name under which convicted Exclude traffic violations under 150 and convictions more than two years old for violation of Health and Safety Code Sections 11357 b or c 11360 b 11964 11365 and 11550 as it relates to manjuana Each case will be given individual consideration Failure to list all convictions other than those excluded above will be considered fraud in securing appointment and will be grounds for termination O Note that conviction is not necessarily a bar to employment Each case is given individual consideration based on the job relatedness of the offense Yes No Have you ever been discharged or requested to resign from any position for misconduct or unsatisfactory service m m 5 O 4 PREVIOUS Step 6 Work Qualifications Age requirement If you are over 18 click the Yes radio round button otherwise click No Conviction Please answer the que
34. ick of your mouse Member Agencies List of all the cities and other government agencies that belong to and post their jobs on CalOpps Create a Personal Profile A quick and easy way to use CalOpps Once entered this information is stored and will automatically populate the application when you apply for a job FAQ A place to get help and questions answered A searchable PDF manual is also available Overview of the CalOpps Process You can begin exploring the system by clicking on the Search Jobs Now button and typing in the location and type of job for which you are looking After you ve found a job posting you re interested in click the Create a Personal Profile button and enter your information Once you ve created a personal profile you can log in by clicking the Login button You ll see Welcome and your name Click the Search Jobs Now button After you found some jobs you re interested in you can store them in your Job Cart Then one by one you can apply for them The information in your profile is automatically added to your application and you only answer any additional questions the agency may have for that particular recruitment The CalOpps system will continually notify you when jobs matching your skills and interest are posted You then can log in to review the position and apply How To Use this Manual This manual walks you step by step through the process of creating a profile and applying for job
35. ick the Login button Once logged in you will automatically be taken your Personal Profile page where you can edit your profile review applications etc Forgotten Password If you do not remember your password simply click on the Please email it to me link The system will then request the email address you used to set up your profile If the system finds a match it will email your password to that address Logging Out When you are done working in the CalOpps system please click on the Logout button to end your session amp Note After four hours of inactivity the CalOpps system will log you out Using the Footer Links At the bottom of most pages in CalOpps you find links to each section of the site In addition there s a link to our privacy policy and one for contacting us Government Employment Lal pps org Piles in Profile Options Welcome Search Jobs Now 1 3 i a 7 al ri f l f S Edit Your Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ LOGOUT JOB CART Search now for your next great career hris 2 Employment Location C All Locations H Centra Goast Cl Central Valley O East Bay H Eastem Siera Job Type Al Types Search Jobs Now Welcome After your profile is complete login using the login and password you created in Step 2 You will see Welcome and your name Whenever you see Welcome and your name you ll know that you are log
36. ing out a CalOpps profile However if you do not create a profile you will need to enter your personal information name address education experience training etc every time you apply for job you because your information is not saved in the system To begin click on the Search Job Now navigation button You ll be taken to this Search Job Now web page Search Options Employment Location check boxes amp allow you to choose where you want to work To view all jobs listed check the All Locations option Job Category You can choose as many categories as you d like To view all categories check the All Categories option Salary You have three options All Salaries Greater Than and Less Than When you use the Greater Than or Less Than options the middle field is labeled with a and you must type in a desired salary amount The third field has a drop down menu that allows you to specify whether the amount entered in the second field is based on an Hourly Monthly or Annual salary Search Jobs Now J ee ean ii PRs i F A fs i Create A cles Personal Profile FAQ ERE AI ees 5 oe ee Oe So ra LOGIN JOB CART Member Agen Search now for your next great career Job Category O C All Categories A Agncullure C Animal Control C Aquatics C Building E aa i a ber eh PE oH hE Salary An Salaries b sO Hour 4 onn Job Type select whether you want Full Time P
37. ink This takes you to a complete listing of all participating CalOpps member agencies The member agencies are listed alphabetically To learn more about a particular CalOpps agency click on its name This will take you to a page with the agency profile and any open positions will also be listed Government Employment fal Lalpps org Member Agencies Search Jobs Now Create A Personal Profile FAQ Se LOGIN JOB CART Member Agencies suf 4 a a E ioh eni 1 Create a ge M it i ancy Webel eha profile CalOpps welcomes you to the City of Foster City GJ Agency Website Population Employees Job Classifications 8 30 000 220 86 Contact hr fostercity org 650 286 9224 About the City of Foster City Driven by the idea of a planned community on the San Francisco peninsula T Jack Foster placed a 200 000 bet on Brewer s Island to build a thriving new city in 1958 The rest is history and the City of Foster City is now home to 30 000 citizens and a wide array of industry including some of the bay area s elite businesses Conveniently located between San Francisco and San Jose the City of Foster City prides itself on its well planned neighborhoods shopping centers and most importantly a supreme quality of life The home of so many great careers To fulfill public services for our community the City of Foster City is continually seeking qualified candidates to join our staff currentl
38. ion at 5 01 PM on the closing date it will not be accepted by the CalOpps system 10 Your search did mot return any job opportunities Search Again Apply or Add to Cart If you see a job that interests you you can either click on the Apply or Add to Cart buttons If you choose Apply you ll be asked to complete the application for that agency If you choose Add to Cart the job is added to a cart a place where you can store job listings to review and apply for later No Results If no jobs are currently posted on CalOpps that match your choices you will get the following message Your search did not return any job opportunities You will also get a link to Search Again which will take you to the Search Jobs Now page so you can make different choices and search again Government Edit Your Employment Search Jobs Now Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ f 5 i ee 4 t STs Lal pps org Search Jobs Now Search obs Now RY 21 Employment Opportunities G Profile Options 1 thru amp displayed Next 6 wees Job Title Job Category Location Job Type Close Date Chris Apply Search Again City Clerk e i East Bay weil Cay of Dublin City Administration Rais Full Time 01431 2009 3 Sort results Secretary Fire Prevention Office Northam Bay Are Please select w wry ClericalAdministrative Support MOMNeM Hay Aea ev Time 01 08 2009 City of Petaluma Directions Administrative Assistant C
39. mplete you are the more the system can help you When you re done reading click the Close Window button and you will be returned to the normal page to begin entering your information If for some reason it does not operate correctly hit the refresh button on your browser Advantages of a Personal Profile There are many advantage to creating a personal profile Doing so allows you to create a Job Cart and save a list of jobs for which you re applying More importantly once you ve entered the profile information when you apply for a job CalOpps auto fills the application with your personal profile information If the agency has additional questions you will only have to answer those Keeping Your Profile Up To Date Over time your contact information and work history may change It is important to log into the system to update your profile Your resume is also part of your profile If that changes you should log in and update it as well Note If you created a personal profile prior to February 7 2009 and have not updated it you should go through the update profile steps What Information Is Required A personal profile contains basic information about you such as name address email education job history and training This information is required for every job for which you apply so without a profile you will have to enter this information each and every time you fill out an online job application Step 1 Basic
40. nus to select Completed or Not Completed and whether you college units are Semester or Quarter For completed degrees you do not need to enter the units If you have not finished your degree enter the number of units you have completed to date anything about your education that you would like agencies to know for example you graduated with honors or after only 3 years When you are finished click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 4 0 Step 4 Specialized Training List any specialized training which yielded certification accreditation or license etc O Add another training save progress first Type of Training rstitution sertitication Accreditation or License List special skills other relevant information or provide clarification 4 PREVIOUS 6 SAVE PROGRESS 7 NEXT Step 4 Specialized Training List any specialized training which ylelded certification accreditation or license etc Add another training Type of Training Institution Certification Accreditation or License PE Ed Le eee eee Step 4 Specialized Training On this page you can list any type of specialized training certification and license you hold If you have more than one click the button and another row of boxes will appear All your information must be accurate D First list the type of training you have For example if you are an electrician and went
41. of the Yes Mo O 7T MEXT F When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button You will see a Modal Window with the following message Thank you for completing your Personal Profile You can now begin to search for your next job faster and easier When you click the Continue button you will be taken to the Search Jobs Now page LalUpps org Government Fai Search Jobs Now in Profile Options Apply for A Job Welcome Reserve Police Officer enia E City of Redwood City San Francisco Peninsula 4 Exit Application Step 8 Additional Questions Are you related to anyone employed by the City of Redwood City Employment Search Jobs Now i One Edit Your Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ e A LOGOUT JOB CART mT i Lee ee ee Law Enforcement 7 8 Additional Questions 9 10 11 Yes O OOF F oa Ee eer OO 4 PREVIOUS Additional Questions Note These questions will vary from agency to agency 0 2 4 0 Indicates that this is the Apply for A Job section Bread crumbs This menu will show you where you are in the process You can also click on the numbers to navigate to that section of the application Agencies often ask if you are related to someone who already works there An agency may request that you include a digital copy of a certificate necessary for this position The only
42. ore than one job To list your next previous job click the Save Progress button then click the and a second set of boxes will appear Continue using the to add more sets of boxes until you ve entered all your experience When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 5 Search Jobs Now Apply for A Job Create a Personal Profile Reserve Police Officer ene City of Redwood Law Enforcement 4 Exit Application City San Francisco Peninsula Step 5 Additional Experience 1 2 3 4 5 Additional Experience 6 List any additional experience volunteering internship etc a You may copy and paste your resume here 4 PREVIOUS SAVE PROGRESS O MEXT Step 5 Additional Experience Internships and Volunteering Use this field to include any volunteer or internship experience Highlight your strengths Explain anything in your internship or volunteer work that is relevant to jobs you are looking for and how what you ve done has prepared you for these types of jobs Resume Copy and paste the text of your resume here The text of your resume will appear but it will not have any formatting When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 6 Search Jobs Now Apply for A Job Create a Personal Profile Reserve Police 4 Exit Application Off
43. ou are an electrician and went through an apprenticeship program enter that here Indicate where you received the training 3 If you have a license such as an electrical contractor s license or are Microsoft Office Certified enter it here if you have more than one type of license training or skill click the Save Progress button then click the button and another line for typing will open If you have any other special skills or want to explain your skills and abilities more fully you can do so here When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 4 Apply for A Job Create a Personal Profile Reserve Police 4 Exit Application a Foto City of Redwood City San Francisco Peninsula Law Enforcement Step 4 Work Experience a May we contact your current or most recent employer 1 2 3 4 Work Experience 5 6 Mo 7 Vea have no previous work experience List work record history and include any other pertinent experience Fallure to list work experience or stating see resume will be considered an Incomplete application and subject to rejection Begin with your current or most recent experience Company name Job title Hours wk Mo salary e Describe this work experience O Step 4 Work Experience No Job Experience If you have no job experience check the check
44. progress first List any degrees received or in progress O School Name Po Additional educational information qT PREVIOUS Step 2 Education Use this section to enter information related to your education All your information must be accurate a Highest grade completed From the drop down menu enter the highest grade completed Click the Yes radio round button if you graduated high school or have a GED otherwise click No Required field If you answered Yes to Question 2 Required type the name and location city and state region where you received your diploma or GED Higher Education If you ve attended college enter the information in the proper place Use the drop down menus to select Completed or Not Completed and whether you college units are Semester or Quarter For completed degrees you do not need to enter the units If you have not finished your degree enter the number of units you have completed to date Did you graduate from High School or receive a GED Location City amp State Region Major Degree 7 SAVE PROGRESS 1 2 Education 3 4 5 6 O0 nO Units completed Not Completed Sem gt 8 NEXT Additional entry If you have more than one place you attended school click the Save Progress button then click the button to make another entry You can click on this button as many times as needed Each time a new row of boxes will appear
45. rge If you have been discharged from a job or requested to resign for misconduct or unsatisfactory conduct you must click the Yes radio button otherwise click No If you click Yes as with convictions a text box will appear This information is also confidential When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button You will see a Modal Window with the following message Thank you for completing your Personal Profile You can now begin to search for your next job faster and easier When you click the Continue button you will be taken to the Search Jobs Now page Employment is subject to verification that you meet any legal OF Og LalUpps org Government Create A for exciting careers in public employment Employment Search Jobs Now Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ Edit Your 2 Jobs Now Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ Login OWEN ESE ne i U eS 7 LOGOUT JOB CART email password CANCEL LOGIN 5 Lost or forgotten password Please amail it to me 6 Copyright 2008 CalOpps All rights reserved 8 Government Employment Search Jobs Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ Contact Privacy Login Logging In and Out Logging In After you have created your Personal Profile click the Login button on the navigation bar The Login Modal Window will appear Type in the email address and password from your Personal Profile then cl
46. rrect page To edit your application use the links on the bottom of this page to navigate to the specific sections Once you click into a section you will need to use the Next button or the bread crumbs to go to a different page Basic information includes your name address phone number and email The remaining sections 2 through 6 should be reviewed as necessary When you have completed your review click the Finish button Government Edit Your Employment Search Jobs Now Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ i oe ag ry i a nE LOGOUT JOB CART a E Profite options aa Apply for a Job he Police Officer Lateral Academy Graduate 1895B City of Redwood City San Francisco Peninsula Law Enforcement LalUpps org ap Thank you for applying for a job with CalOpps Your application has been sent to City of Redwood City for review 2 SEARCH AGAIN HOWE DISABLED APPLICANTS The City of Redwood City will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants If you are invited to participate in any test process and have a disability for which you require an accommodation please contact us at 650 780 7281 no later than seven 7 calendar days pror to that date Application Sent When your application has been successfully sent the CalOpps system will deliver a Thank You response which is confirmation that your application has been received Once you
47. s City of Menlo Park Diractions Add to Cart mun ER San Apply Com munity Service Officer Law Enforcement Francisco Peninsula Full Time Continuous City of San Bruno Decana Add to Cart Police Officer LateralVAcademy San Apply Graduate Enrollee Law Enforcement Franctco Peninsula Full Time Continuous Directions Add to Cart City of San Mateo in Profile Options Job Listings This page tells how many job opportunities matched your search choices and displays list of them Each page will show up to 8 jobs listings Use the Next arrow to see other opportunities You can click on the column headings to change the sort order If there are more than 8 jobs matching your choices you ll see the Next with an arrow Links and Sorts You can sort your job list by clicking on any of the column headings or by using the Sort Results drop down menu Job Title The title of each job listing is a link to the position s full job announcement When you mouse over the title a modal window will appear with basic information about the position If you click on the title the job announcement with detailed information will appear on a separate page Job Category Identifies how the agency categorized this job Location Where you will actually work There is also a link to Google Maps where you can get directions and a map Job Type Indicates whether the job is full time part time temporary seasonal or internship Close Date
48. s Each step is illustrated with an image of a page on the site that shows you just what to do You will also notice that each section of the site has a different navigation button and tab You can tell where you are on the site by the fact that the navigation button is highlighted and in a different color Please complete as much of your personal profile as possible A thorough profile will enable you to apply for a job in a timely manner and provide the agency will an accurate representation of your education work history etc Completing only the minimum required fields will require you to add missing data to each application submitted As you create your profile the system will remind you of a required field by highlighting the box in red and putting Required next to the title CLOSE WINDOW Create a Personal Profile Overview When you click the Create a Personal Profile tab on the navigation bar you ll be taken to the above page You ll see the Create a Personal Profile banner and link which lets you know where you are on the site and gives you ways to navigate quickly Modal Window The first thing you will see is a special window called a Modal Window a window that appears in front of and partially covers the page you had been working with You need to read and follow its instructions The message of this window is simply a suggestion that you be as complete as you can when you enter your information The more co
49. stions about convictions Read carefully the consequences of a false answer Please note that having a conviction will not necessarily prevent you from applying for a job or being hired but lying will If you click Yes to this question a text box will appear below the question Please use this space to explain This information is considered confidential and an agency controls who will see it Discharge If you have been discharged from a job or requested to resign for misconduct or unsatisfactory conduct you must click the Yes radio button otherwise click No If you click Yes as with convictions a text box will appear This information is also confidential When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button amp lf yes please explain fully in the space provided on the next page 6 SAVE PROGRESS Apply for A Job You ve just completed the personal Information portion of this sees pplication Would you like to save this information as a Personal Profile Watwa or continue with the application mahnoni Anit Information Technology l ay City of San Rafael Northern Bay Area Creating a Personal Profile would greatly speed up future application submissions as well as provide you the ability to save job announcements and completed applications Additionally you can Create a Profile receive email notifications of future employment openings Login Information All
50. submit an application for a job through CalOpps it goes to the agency to which you have applied City of Redwood City for example If you have questions regarding the application or testing process you need to contact the agency to which you have applied See Member Agencies section for contact information If you want to apply for another job you can click on the e Job Cart button to take you back to your cart or e Search Again button to do a new search You ll be taken to the main Search Jobs Now page with your search choices still entered If you are done click the Logout button amp and you ll be returned to the CalOpps homepage Government Edit Your Employment Search Jobs Now Member Agencies Personal Profile FAQ l Ee AEE E a OE ae ee i E LOGOUT JOB CART 0 89 EXIGE o in Profile Options Welcome Chris ani Profile Y O G Profile Information uis Delete 6 5 My Applications G job Cart amp ei Lalpps org Personal Profile Options After you have logged in the Profile Option link is available from any page except the CalOpps home page You have several options Profile Options link Returns you to this page Edit Profile Information Takes you back to Step 1 of your personal profile Basic Information giving you the opportunity to edit any of the information You can use the bread crumbs to go to any step that needs editing or you can go from step to step using
51. through an apprenticeship program enter that here Indicate where you received the training If you have a license such as an electrical contractor s license or are Microsoft Office Certified enter it here if you have more than one type of license training or skill click the Save Progress button then click the button and another line for typing will open If you have any other special skills or want to explain your skills and abilities more fully you can do so here When you re finished with this page click the Save Progress button then click the Next button to continue to Step 5 Step 5 Work Experience Yea No l have no previous work experience 2 D May we contact your current or most recent employer Begin with your current or most recent experience List work record history and include any other pertinent axpenence Failure to list work experiance or stating see resume will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection O Company name Address Start date E Job title Describe this work experience O 4 PREVIOUS Step 5 Work Experience No Job Experience If you have no job experience check the check box On the next step you ll find a place to put internship and volunteer work Contacting Your Employer If you are willing to have the agencies you ll be applying to contact you current employer click on the Yes radio round b
52. ty to view and edit the application Please review all intormation carefully and edit as necessary The attest statement amp is something you agree to when you submit your application This is a legally binding statement If you have entered inaccurate information you may be disqualified from the process Please be sure you read and understand it before you submit your application Click on the View Application button to see what your application looks like see next page If you are satisfied close the window and you ll be returned to this page If you have made any errors or want to change something click on the Edit Application button Use this opportunity to review the information entered This will take you to a page with links to each section of your application When everything is correct click on the Agree Submit button Your application along with the personal profile information will be sent to the agency o EE 6 VIEW APPLICATION City Clerk j iy Ci y Ad istre tio City of Dublin East Bay ity ministration 2 Step 1 Basic Information Address Are you eligible to work in the U 3 7 Primary Telephone Secondary Telephone Driver s License Driver s License State Driver s License Class Email Step 2 Education Highest year completed Did you graduate from High School or recelve a GED High School Attended Location of HS GED Step 10 Job Origin
53. u are If not you cannot apply for any CalOpps jobs 6 Telephone numbers are optional but useful as an alternative method for agencies to contact you Your driver s license number is also optional but you may need to show you have a license in order to apply for certain jobs so we suggest you include it as well Login Information Email Po Email and Confirm Email Type the email address and then type or copy and paste it again to confirm You must enter a real email address that you use regularly This email is used by CalOpps to notify you of job openings In addition this is the email that any agency will use to communicate and notify you Ensure that you use a legitimate address and one that you check regularly Any additional application instructions will appear here After you ve entered all your information click the Next button to continue to Step 2 This is an example of how the site will let you know you have not completed a required field If you have not completed a required field the site will highlight it in red and you will need to fill in the missing information before you can move on to the next step Search Jobs Now Apply for A Job Create a Personal Profile Reserve Police i i i aah Exit Application City of Redwood Law Enforcement City San Francisco Peninsula Step 2 Education Q Highest year completed 12 Gar serootatondess D 8 Add an additional entry save
54. utton otherwise click the No button Listing your work experience Begin with your most current job and then work backwards next most current and ending with your earliest job As indicated on the page if you just put see resume or don t list your experience your application will be incomplete and may be rejected by the agency foe which you are submitting it Job Information Enter the name address and telephone number of your supervisor or the person at the company who should be contacted Be sure to fill in all the boxes in this section Use the drop down menus for beginning and ending dates If you are still working leave Present selected in the drop down menu End date Jan gt 2009 Present x Hoursiwk Mo salary Supervisor 8 SAVE PROGRESS Add another work expenence ay save progress first Telephone Reason for leaving of employees you supervised Do not place resume in this field or type See Resume a Description of work experience In this box describe your work in detail Use it to highlight your strengths and what makes you a valuable employee Don t attach your resume here If you have a resume you want to attach you ll be able to do so on the next step More than one job To list your next previous job click the Save Progress button then click the and a second set of boxes will appear Continue using the to add
55. y 240 employees covering 86 job classifications We offer a wide range of positions including police and fire with potential for growth and advancement We also offer highly competitive benefits including alternative work schedules 9 80 a retirement plan and generous vacation and paid holidays City of Foster City Job Openings O Close Date Job Title Category Continuous Reserve Pollce Officer Law Enforcement Agency Profile Page Each CalOpps agency profile for example the City of Foster City contains a brief description of the agency the agency s population number of employees and job classifications Any current vacancies in the CalOpps system are listed If you mouse over a job title you ll get a modal window with a brief job description If you click on the title you ll get the entire job announcement on a separate page which you can download and print The job title is also a link to the job announcement page Additionally a link to the agency s homepage is located in the top right hand corner labeled Agency Website 6 oma If one of these jobs listed interests you you have several option e f you already have a job cart click the Job Cart button to add this job e f you already have a personal profile but have not logged in click the Login button amp e Ifyou have not yet created a personal profile see page 1 for an explanation of personal profile you can create one by clicking the Cre
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