Public Safety Aide; SR

IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS.

Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-12C ($3,748) to SR-12E ($4,054) per month.

Lahaina, Kihei, and Lanai

Performs a variety of clerical, para-professional and other service tasks in support of Police Department activities including the processing of prisoners; and performs other related duties as required.

• Performs clerical, radio dispatch, traffic control, non-criminal investigation, prisoner transportation and escort, parking citation and other service tasks in support of police department activities;
• Reviews reports, records and other materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established requirements; searches for and compiles information for reports;
• Maintains operational logs and performs other receiving desk duties;
• Meets the public and answers the telephone to provide general information and receives complaints;
• Processes prisoners by fingerprinting, photographing, taking inventory of property and completing all necessary arrest forms;
• Operates radio communication equipment in transmitting and receiving messages;
• Controls traffic by manually operating directional traffic lights or may direct traffic using hand and arm signals;
• Investigates non-criminal cases (i.e., abandon vehicle complaints, animal complaints, lost or found property, etc.);
• Obtains information on pre‑determined minor criminal cases (i.e., misdemeanor theft, property damage, etc.);
• Operates a patrol vehicle or wagon to transport prisoners;
• Escorts pre‑determined low risk prisoners to court;
• Serves penal summons, subpoenas and notices and maintains required records and log pertaining thereto;
• Performs security inspections of assigned locations;
• Maintains police equipment (e.g., stroller meter, first aid kits, flares, etc.);
• Checks vehicles for fuel, oil, water and other operational and maintenance requirements;
• Attends classes and becomes familiar with departmental rules, regulations and procedures;
• May be assigned to issue citations for parking violations;
• May be assigned to use a typewriter;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of clerical and public contact experience.

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type
3).

Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines; departmental rules, regulations, practices and procedures.

Ability to: read and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and departmental policies; follow oral and written instructions; operate standard office machines and equipment; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others.

Special

Working Conditions:

may be subject to shift and weekend work as required.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Light