Public Safety Aide

Public Safety Aide (Civilian)

$51,094 - $86,860

Onsite

Open until filled

The City of Falls Church is recruiting for a permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) Public Safety Aide. Public Safety Aides are unarmed, civilian Police Department employees with no arrest powers who are primarily tasked with parking enforcement and school crossing duties.

The Falls Church Police Department is seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees who are motivated to take on challenges, are passionate about making a difference in their community, and focused on achieving our mission: to ensure the highest quality of public safety services with the utmost regard for the sanctity of life through integrity and respect for human rights, the Constitution of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and its laws.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working shiftwork of intermediate difficulty in performing paraprofessional and technical duties within the Police Department. 

Responsibilities

The Public Safety Aide is primarily responsible for traffic safety, customer service, parking enforcement, and school crossing duties. Specific responsibilities include:

· Issuing tickets to vehicles violating City and/or state laws, which may include diffusing tense interactions with members of the public while enforcing parking regulations.

• Ensuring safe, clear, and lawful passage for public school students and regulating vehicular traffic at designated school crossings during arrival and dismissal times; Assisting bus drivers, parents, vehicle operators, police, and school staff to ensure a safe and orderly school ingress and egress process; and taking appropriate action with drivers or pedestrians who fail to cooperate and reports such action as required.
• Assisting sworn public safety officers with traffic control at special events and crash scenes; transporting, deploying and retrieving traffic cones and portable traffic signs in designated areas; coordinating vehicle impoundment and release; and reporting traffic hazards or violators to the Police Department.
• Operating an assigned motor vehicle, with or without towing equipment trailer, and walking several blocks at a time.
• Bending, lifting, carrying, and deploying portable traffic signs or traffic cones (weighing 40 pounds or more) along the roadway.
• Working outdoors in all types of weather for extended periods.
• Attending meetings, giving statements, providing reports, and appearing/testifying in traffic court as necessary.
• Performing miscellaneous Police Department or City Government duties, such as assisting with security and customer support functions at City facilities.
• Capturing accurate citations and summons data when writing tickets and reports.
• Utilizing public safety communication equipment, including radios.
• Exercising considerable independent judgment and initiative.
• Performing related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED; vocational school or additional higher education preferred.
• Must be a United States citizen or be a permanent U.S. resident who is eligible and in the process of acquiring U.S. citizenship.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with at least one year of driving experience. (Note: Applicant’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle must not be suspended or revoked at the time of appointment, must have no “Driving Under the Influence” convictions three years previous to the date of applicant’s date of appointment, must have no Reckless Driving convictions three years previous to the date of applicant’s date of appointment, and or no negative driving points higher than four points on the applicant’s driving record from any state maintaining a driver’s license record of the applicant prior to the date of appointment of the applicant.)
• Be of good moral character and have never been convicted of a felony; or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, perjury, or false statement.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Pass a physical exam, including testing for the presence of unlawful drugs.
• Must have the ability to obtain Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) State Operator Certification.
• Be able to successfully complete the Public Safety Aide training and certifications and maintain all requirements for the Public Safety Aide position.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience working with the public (preferred).

 

Special Requirements

The Falls Church Police Department maintains the highest standards in the selection of personnel who will represent the City of Falls Church. Applicants should be aware of the following special requirements before attempting to qualify for the Public Safety Aide position:

• Must successfully complete a Character/Background Assessment. Individual situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis; however, a favorable driving record and a clean criminal history are essential. The Police Department retains the right to reject any applicant for any arrest and/or conviction that occurred at any age (unless the arrest or criminal charge against them has been expunged, pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-1705). 
• Must give complete and truthful statements throughout the entire selection process.
• Have never engaged in any activity that would support a felony conviction. 
• Have no convictions or charges pending for misdemeanor crimes relating to theft, domestic violence, assault, crimes of moral turpitude (such as lying under oath or falsifying official documents), any crime requiring registration on the Sex Offender Registry at any age, or any crime which carries a penalty of prohibiting the ownership of, possession, or control of a firearm.
• Have no associations with or support in any fashion any criminal gang, extremist-racist, Anti-Semitic group, or any group that has stated a desire to overthrow the United States Government.
• Any previous D.U.I. or D.W.I convictions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Multiple convictions for speeding and other moving violations will be reviewed in similar fashion.
• Substance Use:
• Prior use if illicit substance will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• No use of marijuana from the date of application, regardless of location use (includes states/counties where usage may be legal).

Salary & Benefits

The position salary starts at $51,094 effective July 1, 2026. This position includes comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, college savings plan, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, free parking, credit union membership, and more. Learn more about our benefits at  

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Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on fallschurchva.exacthire.com or Show phone number. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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