Community Services Officer

Winslow, City of•Winslow, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Community Services Officer performs a variety of generalized public safety work in providing alternative police responses to non-emergency calls for service, answering general telephone inquiries, and taking selected offense reports, and other tasks to support Police operations. This position is an at-will temporary part-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of related work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation within the last three (3) years.
Must be (18) years of age at the time of employment.
Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings.
Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems including State procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of basic criminal, traffic, and juvenile law disposition policies and court procedures.
Knowledge of crime scene security.
Knowledge of prisoner handling and security.
Knowledge of crime scene and evidence processing and rules of evidence.
Skill in maintaining accurate records, logs, and technical documents.
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports.
Skill in interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Receives non-emergency calls for service and writes reports within established criteria.
Responds to citizen inquiries at their location, police department, or via telephone.
Completes routine follow-up investigation details as requested; completes supplemental reports on assigned cases.
Responds to non-emergency calls for service when a sworn officer is not required.
Responds to abandoned vehicle complaints and monitors transport and impound procedures per City ordinance.
Participates in community-based policing outreach efforts.
Processes minor crime scenes.
Receives and issues receipts for bond monies in the absence of records personnel.
Department?s Vehicle Impound Hearing Officer.
Fingerprints citizens when requested.
Prepares a variety of reports and records.
Provides court and criminal investigation testimony as necessary.
Performs traffic control duties and provides motorist assistance.
Prisoner processing and transports to a detention facility.