Community Service Officer
Location: Golden Valley Minnesota
Description: City of Golden Valley, MN is presently looking of Community Service Officer right now, this vacancy will be placed in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The City is recruiting applicants to fill one anticipated vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.
Under the direction of the Police Supervisor, the Community Service Officer is a non-supervisory position responsible for the performance of duties which, by their nature, are not required to be performed by a sworn police officer. Work involves the following duties: animal control, ordinance violations on public and private property, traffic direction, front desk reception and data entry, and other non-! enforcement services for the public. This position assists the! police department’s patrol division as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains community relations by delivering information, reports, etc., to businesses, schools or homes as needed by the police department.
- Performs animal control activities such as responding to calls or complaints on animals, trapping and relocating ill, injured, and dangerous animals, processing animal bite reports, and providing follow-up as required. Enforces animal control ordinances through warnings and citations. Provides maintenance and management services for the City Animal Impound Facility.
- Aids motorists by providing directions and making emergency repairs.
- Serves as a messenger, making deliveries to and from the BCA, Court, Prosecuting Attorney, other law enforcement agencies and parties as requested.
- Acts as the primary reception person for the Public Safety Department, greets visitors and customers, answer! s questions from the public on the phone or in person, or directs inquires to the proper agencies when necessary. Conducts tours of the Public Safety building when required.
- Prepares routine correspondence and reports such as memos, inquiries, and status/activities reports. Assists in other administrative functions such as filing, form storage management, and computerized data entry.
- Participates in youth safety programs such as bicycle safety, fingerprinting, registration, etc.
- Patrols park system properties, trails, facilities and buildings.
- Aids sworn officers by assisting with activities such as: accidents scenes, medical emergencies, special detail, traffic control, traffic/radar surveys, and the enforcement of parking regulations.
- Maintains community programs by registering residents and businesses, securing required participant files, and assisting participants.
- Monitors the lockup facility, including booking proc! ess, maintaining constant audio and video monitoring of prisoners. !
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Observes all safety rules and procedures.
- Performs administrative office tasks such as records management, equipment maintenance, and public service follow-up calls.
- Operates computer to access or enter data; utilizes departmental software packages.
- Ability to maintain a high level of personal integrity, acting at all times within the scope and intent of Department policies and procedures, and the Manual of Conduct.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in written format.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, City staff, and the public. Must exhibit a sincere interest in serving visitors and clients of the Police Department.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and to work indepe! ndently in performance of duties.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, crawl, stand, bend, reach, run, subdue and transport ill, injured and dangerous animals, crouch, chase, jump, climb, and manipulate objects requiring manual dexterity as needed to perform the duties.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
- Certified in CPR and knowledgeable in first aid procedures.
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and software programs.
- Skilled at driving a motor vehicle.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Minnesota Driver’s License with a good driving record required.
- Post-secondary degree and/or work-related experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or other public safety related area.
- Current CPR and Red Cross certification.
- Minimum ty! ping speed of 35 good wpm.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment varies according to the needs of the department, however, work is primarily achieved within the Public Safety Building, a motor vehicle, or in the outdoor environment, often under adverse weather conditions.
Motor vehicle space is limited due to required equipment such as: radios, radar, and emergency medical gear. Distracting noise levels are often present due to radio communications. Required clothing consists of a uniform and portable two-way communication equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (* = ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB):
- Sight - read reports, monitor patrol area, identify vehicle or suspects
- Hearing - monitor radio communications, answer inquires, com! prehend work direction
- Speech - communicate understandably
- Smelling - detect hazardous materials, gases, chemicals or fumes
- Feeling - check for vital signs when rendering medical assistance
- Repetitive Movements - hands/wrists on keyboard; arms/hands while directing traffic
- Sitting - sit for various lengths of time in motor vehicle, front reception desk
- Standing - stand for various periods of time at front reception desk, directing traffic flow, assisting at community events
- Lifting - animal cages and animals, equipment; able to lift up to a maximum of 75 pounds
- Walking - foot patrol, capture or aid distressed animals, check prisoners
- Reaching - retrieving items
- Pulling/pushing/grappling - capture, control, move animals from one location to another
- Grasping - animal control tools, writing instruments, steering wheel
- Twisting/turning - getting in and out of squad car, p! erforming first aid
- Kneeling/crawling/squatting - offering ass! istance at accident scenes, aiding injured animals
- Running - capture domestic and wild animals
- Climbing - stairs and uneven terrain
HIRING PROCESS:
All applications will be reviewed after the closing date/time. The next step in the process is a written test that will be administered on December 30, 2013 . Candidates will be invited to take the written test if selected to proceed in the hiring process. Candidates receiving the most successful written test sc! ores will be invited for a first interview. The first interviews will be conducted sometime during the week of January 13, 2014 .
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS:
This position is subject to pre-employment criminal history and driver's license checks, background investigation, drug and alcohol testing, and physical. These pre-employment checks are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended and prior to beginning work, with the exception of the background investigation which may be conducted prior to a conditional offer of employment being extended.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 07 Dec 2013 00:32:42 GMT