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The Foster City Board
In stark contrast with my horrible Pacifica board, today's interview in Foster City was quite plesant. I arrived a few minutes past my 0930 appointment, but since they weren't quite ready for me, this wasn't a problem.
I was greeted by John, the FCPD's operations manager. I had met him briefly at the POST test, and he remembered me. I was informed that the person who was leaving has decided to stay, and so they are only setting up an eligability list at this time. Not a problem for me.
Once inside, I was introduced to the panel. The board was made up of dispatcers from near-by towns. This was nice change from my last two boards; there I was seen by cops and firefighters who almost seemed bored or annoyed by the task.
The actual questioning went well. I had all the questions laid out in front of me, so I had a chance to prepare myself for what was coming. They were similar to the ones I'd seen before, and the preparation with memebers of the extended family had helped (thanks![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kshandra, dafydd, and clairaide!)
The big ethical situation invovled being on duty on a Saturday day shift (0700-1500) when your relief calls in to say he's sick, and won't be in. The only person you can contact is the grave guy (2300-0700) who says he's visiting familiy and can't be there until 2000. You have play tickets for 2000. What do you do?
The next week, you hear this co-worker telling a police officer about the great party he went to on Saturday. What do you do?
A few weeks later, he calls in sick. You can hear what sounds to be a casino in the background, and you know he was spending his days off in Tahoe. What do you do?
The interview lasted about 30 minutes, and I think I have a chance here.
I was greeted by John, the FCPD's operations manager. I had met him briefly at the POST test, and he remembered me. I was informed that the person who was leaving has decided to stay, and so they are only setting up an eligability list at this time. Not a problem for me.
Once inside, I was introduced to the panel. The board was made up of dispatcers from near-by towns. This was nice change from my last two boards; there I was seen by cops and firefighters who almost seemed bored or annoyed by the task.
The actual questioning went well. I had all the questions laid out in front of me, so I had a chance to prepare myself for what was coming. They were similar to the ones I'd seen before, and the preparation with memebers of the extended family had helped (thanks
kshandra, dafydd, and clairaide!)The big ethical situation invovled being on duty on a Saturday day shift (0700-1500) when your relief calls in to say he's sick, and won't be in. The only person you can contact is the grave guy (2300-0700) who says he's visiting familiy and can't be there until 2000. You have play tickets for 2000. What do you do?
The next week, you hear this co-worker telling a police officer about the great party he went to on Saturday. What do you do?
A few weeks later, he calls in sick. You can hear what sounds to be a casino in the background, and you know he was spending his days off in Tahoe. What do you do?
The interview lasted about 30 minutes, and I think I have a chance here.
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What were your answers to the ethics situation.
I think I would:
1) Work till the night shift guy can get in, then go to the play late. Public saftey comes first, no ifs, ands, or buts.
2) Have a private word with the swings guy, stating that you thought that was really uncool. That in the future if it happens again, you will speak to a supervisor.
3) Smile sweetly into the phone and say you'll be glad to contact the on-call supervisor for him to arrange a replacement. Then call my SO to reschedule the evening activities, and start down the standard phone tree. If I get the on-call supervisor, I will inform them of my suspisions, but let the super know I will stay if needed. (See #1).
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This was my answer.
2) Have a private word with the swings guy, stating that you thought that was really uncool. That in the future if it happens again, you will speak to a supervisor.
My answer as well.
3) Smile sweetly into the phone and say you'll be glad to contact the on-call supervisor for him to arrange a replacement. Then call my SO to reschedule the evening activities, and start down the standard phone tree. If I get the on-call supervisor, I will inform them of my suspisions, but let the super know I will stay if needed. (See #1).
In this case there would be a supervisor on site, and I would tell them immedidately. That way we could call the person's home.