Public Safety Officer

JOB TITLE: Public Safety OfficerDEPARTMENT/DIVISION: PoliceREPORTS TO: VariesSUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating fleet and equipment maintenance and inventory for the police department. Under general supervision, performs various duties supporting patrol operations, as well as field support for transporting vehicles and abandoned property.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Transports vehicles and equipment to proper locations for use in the field, or for repair and maintenancePicks up supplies from vendors or other city departments and distributes as necessaryManages or creates information for maps or guides as necessary for Patrol operationsOperates desktop PC, in car mobile computer, mobile and portable police radio, telephone and other office equipment as neededPerforms duties in the field at the direction of a patrol supervisor as deemed appropriate for special events, incidents, or disasters.Performs parking enforcement related duties as directed by their supervisorAnswers non-emergency calls for service that do not require police officer authority and where the suspect is no longer on scene and the possibility for confrontation is minimal, as directed by a patrol supervisorAssists at the scene of traffic accidents with crowd control, blocking or diverting traffic as directed by officers on scene, and completing impoundsCollects, handles, and inputs property/evidence related to calls for serviceRecords and maintains appropriate field reportsInvestigates abandoned vehicles when deemed a hazard, as approved by a sworn peace officer or supervisor.Attends roll call briefings and administrative meetingsResponds to requests and inquiries from the general publicPurchases materials, supplies, equipment as necessary

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of safe work methods;Knowledge of MS Office SuiteSkilled in providing customer service;Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individualsSkilled in oral and written communicationAbility to be detail oriented with good organizational skillsAbility to solve problems and establish prioritiesAbility to meet deadlines and follow directionAbility to work according to established policies and guidelinesAbility to lift and carry supplies and equipmentAbility to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and to adjust vision focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED2 years of administrative work experiencePossess a valid Class C Texas Drivers License

PREFERENCES:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee is required to work outside with exposure to the elements, fumes and/or outdoor particles.The employee is frequently required to lift, drive, use hands and reach with hands and arms.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs), stand, walk, speak clearly, listen attentively, and occasionally speak/hear over the sound of traffic.May be required to work 12 hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pass a pre-employment drug screeningPass a pre-employment physical examPass a background check and criminal history investigationPass a pre-employment polygraph examinationPass a motor vehicle records checkBe insurable under the City's vehicle liability policyWork subject to recall and overtime as required