Police Service Tech (Blue Path) 84

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Police Service Tech is a non-commissioned, entry-level trainee position. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the employee performs duties related to traffic control, non-critical crash investigation, and motor vehicle code and status enforcement. The role provides preparatory training and experience for individuals to become future police candidates.

The employee responds to crash scenes, gathers information, completes reports, issues citations and summonses for violations related to crash investigations, and requests or provides services as needed. Duties also include directing traffic at crash scenes and other hazardous or congested locations, reporting observed criminal behavior, assisting the public and police officers, conducting follow-up crash investigations, handling parking violations and abandoned or stolen vehicles, providing administrative support, and testifying in court as needed.

The position involves operating a motor vehicle and related equipment, as well as general office equipment. Work may expose the employee to inclement weather and dense or fast-moving traffic, with continued interaction with the public during crashes and other incidents. Police Service Technicians may not respond to crime-scene calls or requests involving possible weapons or physical force. They have no arrest authority and are not armed.

Employees must attain 54 college credit hours within three years, successfully complete a one-year probationary period, make consistent progress in their duties and educational requirements, and transition to Police Recruit, in accordance with a written agreement.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed a high school education or its equivalent.
• Meet visual and medical standards.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.
• Successfully complete a written battery of tests.
• Successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check.
• Attain 54 college credit hours within three years.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
• Make consistent progress in job duties and educational requirements and transition to Police Recruit, as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Existing college credit that may be applied to a criminal justice degree at a local community college.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crash scenes, obtain information, and complete necessary reports.
• Issue traffic citations and summonses for violations that occur during crash investigations.
• Provide or request services as needed, such as police, fire, ambulance, emergency rescue, or towing services.
• Direct and control traffic hazards at crash scenes, congested areas, special events, and locations where traffic hazards exist or signals have malfunctioned.
• Report criminal behavior observed while patrolling and provide assistance to the public.
• Perform follow-up investigations of crash cases.
• Assist police officers with traffic-related matters and crash investigations.
• Issue citations for parking ordinance violations.
• Report and process abandoned vehicles, and assist with locating, identifying, and recovering stolen vehicles.
• Provide miscellaneous administrative support.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Perform additional functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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