Snap (Student Neighborhood Assistance Program)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

• This is a part time, temporary position, with no benefits.

• This position is year-round.

• Individuals hired will be required to adhere to department grooming standards.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Saturday from 7:30 p.m. - 2:30: a.m. Employees will generally work 3 shifts per week. Shifts rotate week to week. Employees work in teams of two (2).

• One staff meeting per month.

SUPERVISION

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

City of San Luis Obispo Police Department

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to and investigates noise complaints in the residential neighborhoods

• Issue formal warnings for violations of SLMC 9.12.050

• Patrols residential parking districts during evening hours and issues citations for violations including but not limited to no residential permit, fire lanes, fire hydrants, blocking driveways/sidewalks, prohibited parking zones, disabled parking stalls, 2-hour zones and blocking bus stops.

• Maintains statistical data

• Completes data entry and clerical support related to noise and parking enforcement

• Completes tow tags for report abandoned vehicles

• Completes graffiti abatement as assigned by the graffiti coordinator

• Assists with traffic control as directed by the Motor Sergeant

• Provides general assistance to the public

• Reports abandoned furniture in the public right-of-way for solid waste removal

• Reports suspicious activity when observed including but not limited to suspected DUI and suspected PC 647(f)

• Assists with training new personnel

Ability to:

• Work nights and weekends

• Learn City laws, rules and procedures related to SLMC 9.12 noise abatement and city and state parking regulations

• Learn the proper and regulated use of mobile data computers, parking enforcement handheld ticket machine and printer

• Learn police department codes for communication and properly and effectively use police radios

• Maintain strict confidentiality with police department information

• Learn the geography of the City

• Safely operate City vehicles

• Maintain accurate records and reports

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner

• Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms

• Tactfully and courteously interact with the public

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.

• Must be enrolled at either California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta College, Hancock College or an accredited online university and be carrying a class load of nine or more units

• Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 at the time of application

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be free of misdemeanor or felony convictions. Misdemeanor citations may be excepted on a case-by-case basis

POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF:

• A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE:

• Police Background Investigation

• Livescan Fingerprinting (DOJ & FBI)