Community Service Crew Leader #2862 - Part-Time - Courts Community Service - Public Safety

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this part-time position oversees, coordinates, and supervises offenders assigned to perform community service work in the area of litter control and roadside beautification maintenance. The role involves transporting offenders, providing training and oversight, ensuring vehicle readiness, setting up work sites, and monitoring work completion. It also includes training on safe vehicle and equipment operation, monitoring equipment needs, and occasionally determining the physical ability of offenders to perform required work. Additional duties may include supervising offenders on various worksites such as grounds keeping, building cleaning, or light maintenance.

Requirements

• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid driver's license with “F” endorsement (or the equivalent from your state of residence) is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within three (3) months of date of hire.
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Possess at the time of hire or obtain first aid and CPR certifications within three (3) months of date of hire.
• Defensive driving certification is required at time of hire or must be obtained within three (3) months of date of hire.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing for post offer pre-employment, when there is reasonable cause, after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident, on a random basis, prior to return to duty after suspension and/or as follow-up.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of supervision.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of record keeping.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with employees, community service workers, and the public.
• Skill in communicating and producing daily reports.
• Skill in organizing and coordinating those supervised to accomplish program goals and objectives.
• Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
• Ability to supervise others performing community service.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in both English and Spanish are preferred, but not required, for this position. A test will be required.

Responsibilities

• Transports and oversees offenders assigned to community service.
• Provides training and oversight to new community service crew leaders.
• Checks vehicle prior to departure and takes appropriate steps to ready vehicle for use.
• Transports passengers to work site.
• Sets up appropriate roadside warning devices.
• Provides safety and work equipment to workers.
• Provides instruction and oversight to workers.
• Reviews work completed and provides assistance and direction to complete work assignments.
• Provides training and support related to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Monitors equipment and supply needs and usage.
• Works at times outside the traditional work schedule.
• Occasionally determines physical ability to perform work required by offenders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned including but not limited to supervision of offenders on worksites such as the program office for grounds keeping, building cleaning or light maintenance.

Benefits

• First aid and CPR certifications are offered by the County at no cost to the employee.
• The defensive driving course is offered by the County at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED