Public Service Aid; PSA

Public Service Aid (PSA)

FULL-TIME REGULAR

Starting annual salary $40,705.60 ($19.57 an hour depending on certifications)

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

A Public Service Aid is responsible in playing a supporting role in the effectiveness of law enforcement and public safety to the citizens of our community. This position provides assistance in various areas, including traffic control, crime scene preservation, photography, crash investigations, non-arrest non-criminal reports and non-violent and compliant prisoner transports:

• Reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime through preventive patrol and other measures.
• Aid people who are in danger of physical harm.
• Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
• Identify potentially serious areas where problems exist.
• Provide emergency services.
• Will work weekends, holidays, unscheduled overtime and night shift.

The public service aid is a non-supervisory position. Public service aid's duties are performed on an assigned shift under the general guidance of the Police Chief, Deputy Chief, or Sergeant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinates efforts with those of other members of the department so that teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and achievement of department's objectives.
• Communicates to superiors and to fellow officers all information obtained in the field which is pertinent to the achievement of the department's objectives.
• Responds punctually to all assignments.
• Records information concerning events that have taken place since the last tour of duty.
• Records activity during tour of duty in the manner prescribed by proper authority. Maintains uniforms, weapons and equipment in a functional, presentable condition.
• Assists citizens requesting assistance or information. Courteously explains any instance where jurisdiction does not lie with the police department and suggests other procedures to be followed.
• Accountable for the securing, receipt, photographing and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into custody.
• Answers questions asked by the general public, counsels, juveniles and adults when necessary and refers them to persons or agencies where they can obtain further assistance.
• Preserves the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood functions.
• Serves or delivers summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed by a superior officer. Confers with prosecutors and testifies in court.
• Accomplishes other general duties as they are assigned or become necessary.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Cooperates with the efforts of other law enforcement agencies.

SPECIFIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols an assigned area for general purposes of crime prevention & security. PATROL INCLUDES :
• Being thoroughly familiar with the assigned route of patrol. Such familiarity includes knowledge of merchants, businesses, roads, alleyways, paths, etc. Conditions that contribute to crime should be reported. The location of telephones and other emergency services should be noted.
• Identifying wanted subjects visually and reporting it to police officers
• Completing detailed reports on all crimes, vehicle crashes, and other incidents requiring police attention.
• In cases where a transport to a detention center or Municipal Court, a report will be written.
• When property is recovered or additional information is discovered pertaining to a previously reported offense, the public service aid reports it to officers to complete an Investigation report;
• Preserving any serious crime scene until: the Sergeant or Investigator arrives.
• Public assembly checks.
• Building security checks.
• Observing and interviewing suspicious persons.
• Being alert for and reporting fires.
• Reporting street light and traffic signals not in operation, street hazards and any conditions that endanger public safety.
• Checking parks, playgrounds and other city and government buildings.
• Responding to any public emergency once scene is cleared by officers.
• Conducts a thorough investigation of minor non-arrestable offenses and minor traffic crashes within the area of assignment and scope of activity. Collects evidence and records data which will aid in identification, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, as well as the recovery of property.
• Is alert to the development of conditions tending to cause crime of indicative of criminal activity. Takes preventive action to correct such conditions, and informs superiors as soon as the situation permits.
• Responds to situations brought to the public Service Aids attention while in the course of routine patrol or when assigned by radio. Render First Aid, when qualified, to persons who are ill or injured. Assist persons needing police services.
• Remains on assigned patrol throughout the tour of duty except when a Sergeant or senior police officer on duty gives authorization for a temporary absence.
• Patrols area giving particular attention to parks, city buildings and properties,…