What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer position at City of Avondale?
The City of Avondale has an opportunity for a Community Service Officer in the Police Department. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with benefits. This is a non-sworn position. To learn more about this position, please refer to the Avondale Police Departments' social media platforms.
Performs a variety of tasks in direct support of law enforcement activities. Responds to Police dispatch-based calls for service, conducts investigations, and writes reports for calls not requiring Police Officer presence including, but not limited to, minor motor vehicle collisions, parking violations, and minor criminal incidents. As necessary, works with Police Officers and City employees investigating various crimes, directing traffic, and assisting with other police department activities. When there are no calls to handle, responsible for generating self-initiated activities such as locating abandoned vehicles, parking violations, and assisting stranded motorists.
Patrols areas of the City to enforce parking violations or abandoned vehicles.
Investigates and reports on minor criminal violations with no suspect information or are delayed in reporting.
Responds to assists on-duty officers in directing traffic at accident scenes and special events.
Helps secure the scene of a crime.
Works with other City and department personnel at community events.
Responds to and assists stranded motorists within the City.
Provides equipment and resources to on-duty officers as requested by supervisors.
Assists with duties of an Animal Control Officer or Park Ranger as needed.
Assists the public by giving directions and responding to general questions.
Provide security assistance in patrolling exterior city parking lots as required.
Responds to and conducts minor traffic collision investigations.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
One (1) year of experience in a public safety or law enforcement setting or similar type position.
A valid Arizona Operator’s Driver License or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
Must complete and pass a training program conducted by the Avondale Police Department before the end of the probationary period (12 months).
May be required to wear a ballistic vest.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to handle interactions with hostile or irate individuals, identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and maintain a professional working relationship with City employees and visitors.
This position will require a complete background investigation including a polygraph, psychological exam, and fingerprinting.
Work requires the ability to read and interpret training materials, police reports, medical records, insurance claims, victim impact statements, City codes, statutes, and general correspondence.
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Work requires the ability to write reports, letters, petitions, victim impact statements, and general correspondence.
Remain in sitting or standing positions for extended periods.
Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers, or temporary employees.
Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Work requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.
The incumbents in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the City such as Police and Courts which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision making authority for purchases or projects. In addition, these incumbents work with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations. Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee. Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies, or products. Meetings and discussions may be conducted with customers, brokers, and sales representatives. The employee must maintain regular attendance. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Salary : $27 - $40
