Police Service Tech (Blue Path) 84

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

This non-commissioned, entry-level trainee position works under the direction of an assigned supervisor to perform traffic control, non-critical crash investigations, and motor vehicle code and status enforcement. The role provides preparatory training and experience for future police candidates. The Police Service Technician responds to crash scenes, gathers information, completes reports, issues citations and summonses for violations identified during crash investigations, and arranges or provides other services as needed. The position also directs traffic at crash scenes, congested areas, special events, and locations with traffic hazards or malfunctioning signals. Technicians report observed criminal behavior while patrolling, assist the public and police officers, conduct follow-up crash investigations, enforce parking ordinances, process abandoned vehicles, and assist with locating, identifying, and recovering stolen vehicles. The role includes miscellaneous administrative support and court testimony as needed. Police Service Technicians are not permitted to respond to crime scene calls or requests for assistance involving possible weapons or physical force. They do not have arrest authority and are not armed. Continued employment requires attaining 54 college credit hours within three years, completing a one-year probationary period, making consistent progress in job duties and education, and transitioning to Police Recruit.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have completed high school 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 of employment.
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 credits 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 occurring 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 with traffic hazards or malfunctioning signals.
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 in locating, identifying, and recovering stolen vehicles.
Provide miscellaneous administrative support.
Testify in court as needed.
Perform additional functions as assigned.