Police Service Aide

City of Coconut Creek•Coconut Creek, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate-level technical or specialized work in the Police Department. Handles various traffic-related situations and assists patrol officers with active crime investigations as needed. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Three (3) years experience in administrative support, customer service, or law enforcement
Florida driver's license, class E
Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures
Knowledge of traffic control, chain of evidence, and alcohol testing procedures
Knowledge of Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) policies and procedures and crashing modeling techniques
Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Skill in providing good customer service
Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

Nice To Haves

An at-Scene Traffic Homicide certificate is preferred
CERTIFIED PSA's WILL BE PRIORITIZED

Responsibilities

Handles traffic-related situations to include vehicle crashes, traffic control, traffic homicide investigations, parking enforcement, breathalyzer duties, driving under the influence (DUI), and removal of abandoned vehicles and nuisance animals
Handles the transfer and storage of evidence
Answers and forwards the phone, retrieves reports, and processes transactions for services
Delivers affidavits, evidence, and legal documents to the state attorney's office, crime lab, medical examiner, select vendors, and the county courthouse
Deploys and retrieves decoy vehicles, radar trailers, and message boards in various locations throughout the city
Responsible for the alcohol testing program; inspects the breathalyzer machine on a monthly basis as assigned
Assists with the processing of crime scenes and collection of property
Performs other duties as assigned