Patrol Police Assistant

Complete a 7-week Police Assistant Academy to include classes in first aid, defensive tactics, investigations, report writing, Arizona Revised Statutes, and O.C. spray. The classes will involve physical contact to include exposure to chemical irritants. In a patrol capacity assigned to areas in marked Patrol Assistant vehicle. Performs traffic, pedestrian, and crowd control functions. Issues Notices of Violation relating to parking infractions. Impounds abandoned or illegally parked vehicles, and/or lost property and prepares related paperwork. Enters data or information into a terminal or PC. Performs investigations, conducts investigate follow-up, and documents the information in a report. Collects data from various sources (i.e., computerized crime and traffic databases, etc.). Serves Subpoenas and Orders of Protection. Assists with the training and development of new employees. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Two years of public contact or customer assistance experience. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. The minimum age for this position is 18 years old. The City job description can be found here. Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Fluent in Spanish. Experience using CLIPS, RMS and Pre-booking programs.

COMMON DISQUALIFIERS:

Felony convictions Misdemeanor convictions within the last 36 months (evaluated on a case by case basis) Recent use of Marijuana to include Medical Marijuana Extensive or recent use of Narcotic or Dangerous Drugs Patterns of prescription drug abuse More than 1 DUI conviction and no convictions within the last 36 months More than 2 chargeable accidents within the previous 36 months No more than 8 or more points on their current MVD record Financial history and bankruptcies will be evaluated on an individual basis #J-18808-Ljbffr Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers