Community Service Officer

Description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time

Community Service Officer.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of specialized and technical non-sworn duties in support of one or more law enforcement functions and/or programs. Specific responsibilities can include, but are not limited to: proactively enforcing local codes, ordinances, and regulations; issuing warnings and citations; overseeing the collection and disposal of abandoned vehicles; responding to animal complaints; providing information and assistance to the general public and answers citizen inquiries;

overseeing fleet maintenance; maintaining associated records; and assisting sworn officers as directed.

The Community Service Officer must be characterized by unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity, be free of cultural and ethnic bias, maintain a strong ethical code in both personal and professional life, desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect, and display personal conduct above reproach.

The Police Department provides quality law enforcement services to the community and assistance to citizens who request services that may be related to the well-being of life, health, and property. The Community Service Officer must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Patrols assigned areas on foot and/or in a vehicle to proactively enforce local codes, ordinances, and regulations including parking regulations and abandoned vehicle codes; responding to parking complaints and identifying violations; and providing verbal warnings, writing citations, and/or towing vehicles.

Responds to animal complaints and investigates instances of aggressive animals, dog bites, and animal cruelty.

Performs foot patrols downtown to proactively enforce local codes, ordinances, and regulations and notifying on duty police officers of criminal conduct.

Assists the public by providing information by phone or in person regarding a variety of inquiries, issues or concerns, which can include: parking, vehicle and animal related ordinances; public nuisance ordinances; court dates and/or other local code or procedural items. Listens and refers them to proper authorities if necessary.

Conducts traffic control at accident scenes or during special events.

Performs a variety of office support activities including: data entry, documentation, prepares written reports, logs and tracking statistics related to field work and fleet maintenance. Enters and retrieves information from records management systems, spreadsheets, and/or other applicable systems including a person’s contact information, home address, driver’s license number, and vehicle information.

Coordinates fleet maintenance activities.

Performs light maintenance activities to include moving or transporting supplies and equipment; changing light bulbs; snow removal; or duties of a similar nature.

Acts as an authorized representative with local vendors to purchase necessary supplies.

Testifies in court.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and one to three years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements:

Valid Alaska Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens certifications

Ability to obtain certification in less-lethal tools and defensive tactics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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