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Community Service Aide - Columbia Police Department
City Of Columbia, MO
Columbia , MO 65201
Posted 2 weeks ago
Posting Number 3636P Position Title Community Service Aide
- Columbia Police Department Department Police Job Code 03011 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division OPERATIONS/PATROL Job Description Summary
This position performs responsible law enforcement assistance work involving monitoring/processing custodial prisoners and other law enforcement support activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Respond to calls for service, investigate accidents and parking violations, and issue parking citations. Interview victims of minor crimes. •Perform Tele-Serve responsibilities, including having frequent telephone contacts with the public in order to take minor criminal complaints where no suspect information is available and entering internet-based criminal complaints submitted by crime victims. •Respond to traffic control calls; direct traffic as needed. •Provide fingerprint service to walk-ins (needed for employment, travel, adoption, license, etc.). •Gather and process paperwork for the Prosecutor's office and court in-custody arrests. •Process and file hard copies of Municipal Warrants issued by the Judge. Enter and remove warrants from the MULES system. •Operate police vehicles, radios, and associated equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact
This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction Fiscal Responsibility Education and Experience
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Possess and maintain MULES certification within 6 months of hire.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
- Knowledge of various computer programs and basic legal terminology. •Knowledge of local and state laws and ordinances. •Knowledge of basic law enforcement procedures and protocols. •Excellent customer service skills. •Ability to work with little or no supervision in a high-stress environment. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Ability to collect necessary information from citizens and write reports from limited information. •Ability to work calmly and professionally in dangerous situations. •Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously. •Ability to obtain and maintain department specific required licenses/certifications.
Work Environment
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
- May be required to work in confined spaces, hazardous traffic conditions, or high/dangerous places. •May be exposed to inclement outdoor weather, wet/humid conditions, vibration, airborne particles/fumes, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, loud noise levels, potentially hazardous bodily fluids, or potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents/chemicals.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to sit, talk, and listen for extended periods of time. •Must be able to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, drive, stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, stoop/crouch, climb/balance, and operate mechanical equipment. •Must have clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and ability to identify and distinguish colors. •Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement to type and work on computer and/or related equipment. •May be required to lift 100 pounds or more. •Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Hours/Days
Varies, 12 hour shifts working 80 hours in a 14 day period, days dependent on squad assigned
Starting Salary $17.36 per hour Pay Grade 104 Number of Positions Available 11 Deadline to Apply 09/30/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
NOTE - Hours and days may vary depending on coverage needs. Will address specifics in the interview process. Position is eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. This position is an essential function and will be required to work some holidays/weekends.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.7235
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program