Police Service Aide

Town of Gilbert • Police Department, AZ

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About The Position

The Police Service Aide manages the police fleet by preparing vehicles for service, installing special equipment, and ensuring repairs and maintenance are completed before vehicles are taken out of service. The role also ensures vehicles are stocked with consumable items such as traffic cones and flares, and coordinates repair and maintenance needs to support patrol operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience coordinating vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Knowledge of motor vehicles and special police equipment to evaluate needed repairs and ensure maintenance is performed and scheduled in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of mobile computer systems and their basic functioning.
• Skill in electronic database systems and MS Office.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of passenger, RV, and special-use vehicles.
• Ability to communicate information effectively between employees, vendors, and management.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Skill in using hand tools to make minor adjustments to police-related hardware.
• Successful completion of an extensive Police Department Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new police vehicles are properly equipped and functioning before they are placed into service.
• Evaluate daily repair needs for police vehicles and schedule necessary repairs with vendors or the Fleet Division.
• Coordinate transportation to shuttle vehicles for maintenance and prioritize maintenance work to avoid negatively affecting patrol operations.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment in police vehicles.
• Evaluate whether police radios should be disabled while vehicles are undergoing repair or maintenance.
• Research special equipment used in police vehicles and determine whether it is cost-effective and provides necessary functionality; communicate findings to management.
• Prioritize work and communicate priorities to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED