Downtown Engagement Team Member Part-Time Non-Benefited

Description/Duties

This recruitment will be used to fill a part-time, non-benefited vacancy. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

A Downtown Engagement Team Member is a non-sworn, civilian position responsible for patrolling the City of Mesa downtown area by foot and vehicle and providing downtown area safety and security by partnering with police and local officials and providing a visible, uniformed presence. Additional duties include greeting the public to assist, direct, answer questions, and address concerns; establishing and maintaining a direct partnership with the downtown merchants to keep open lines of communication; monitoring the assigned area for violations of city/state codes and laws; reporting unwanted behavior and/or criminal activity to the police department; assisting in homeless outreach and crisis intervention; recording and reporting infrastructure hazards that need to be addressed; and notifying Emergency Medical Services for those in need of medical attention.

A Downtown Engagement Team Member is also responsible for completing logs and witness statements. The work performed is of a quasi-police nature. This class performs related duties as required.

The Downtown Engagement Team Member is a civilian classification. An employee of this class is required to wear a uniform and carry a two-way radio and cellular phone.

This class does not carry a gun, issue citations, or make arrests. This classification has extensive public contact which requires exercising initiative, patience, tact, and good judgment in resolving issues. This class is distinguished from the Park Ranger classification by the latter's responsibility to issue citations and testify in court.

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. Work is performed under the general direction of a Police Sergeant, or other sworn police employee. This class is FLSA non-exempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED, and a minimum of two years of public contact experience preferably in a law enforcement/public safety environment.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required.

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Former law enforcement officer experience is preferred.

Link to Job Description

https://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4237.pdf