Police Auxiliary Officer

This position is a non-sworn employee who shall not carry a firearm, nor be assigned duties requiring sworn officer status. An employee in this position shall wear an authorized uniform, maintain hours appropriate to the assignment, and receive training appropriate to the duties performed. This position performs traffic control, parking enforcement, special event duties, front desk services, crime free program liaison activities, booking duties and community relations duties and related tasks.

Auxiliary Officers need to be available to work at least 32-hours each calendar month. Auxiliary Officers must be available to work a minimum of three midnight shifts per month.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Maintains a general knowledge of the department, Village ordinances, and state laws required to perform assignments.

2. Performs traffic control, parking enforcement, special event duties, front desk services, crime free program liaison activities, booking duties and community relations duties and related tasks as assigned.

3. Performs Detention Facility duties including processing, searching, and monitoring prisoners.

4. Inspects each assigned police vehicle for proper equipment and reports any damage prior to and after his/her tour of duty.

5. Female Auxiliary Officers shall assume the responsibility for the proper handling of female prisoners.

6. Trains newly hired Auxiliary Officers utilizing current field training standards and procedures, if designated as training officers.

7. Responds to citizen requests for Vehicle Lock Out service.

8. Performs functions associated with installation and removal of Denver Boot equipment.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education equivalent to a high school diploma.

2. A minimum of one year of customer service related experience.

3. CPR certification preferred or ability to obtain with six months from date of hire.

4. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

5. Proficiency with current computer software systems, including email, calendar programs, job specific software, and customer service systems preferred or within the first six months of employment.

BENEFITS:

Part-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).