CITY OF PLANTATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE

 

DEFINITION        

 

This is a non-exempt position, which is non-hazardous police work in the field or at the police department.  The Community Service Aide also provides numerous human services, general information and assistance to the public.

 

An employee in this classification is responsible for performing various duties within the Police Department in an assigned area; such as; accident investigation, parking enforcement, vehicle service, animal control, crime prevention, complaint desk, worthless checks, dispatching, crime scene processing, or other technical functions as required.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED        

 

Specific assignments or activities may include:

 

Enforces parking laws.

 

Investigates traffic accidents and issues related traffic citations; directs traffic.

 

Investigates minor non-hazardous crimes and non-criminal incidents.

 

Processes minor crime scenes for latent evidence.

 

Testifies in legal proceedings.

 

Performs duties in specialized units or in coordination with them.

 

Assists in department programs.

 

Performs various clerical and administrative tasks or other work as required.

 

Performs related work as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS        

 

Knowledge of State Statutes, local ordinances and department rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

 

Knowledge of court procedures.

 

Knowledge of geography of the City.

 

Some knowledge of modern information systems and standard software application.

 

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

 

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public in all situations.

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Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.

 

Ability to operate a personal computer with City software.

 

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, and to prepare clear and concise reports.

 

Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize work assignments and work independently.

 

Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly and properly use a Police radio.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, City officials and the general public.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING        

 

Graduation from a standard High School or G.E.D. equivalent.

 

Ability to meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and those of the Department.

 

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license with an overall good driving record.  No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).

 

This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

REV: 10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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