Police Services Officer I

County of Kauai•Cleveland, OH

2d•$5,796•Onsite

About The Position

Serves in a trainee capacity in a supervised Police Services Officer program; receives training in and performs a variety of non-hazardous field and routine administrative work in support of, or auxiliary to, police functions in preparation for a career in law enforcement; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.
At least Seventeen (17) years old at the time of filing application and 18 years old at the time of appointment.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Participates in a supervised Police Services Officer I program involving orientation, classroom instruction, job training, and practical application of law enforcement principles, practices, procedures, and techniques.
Screens and responds to public inquiries and requests for police assistance by providing general information regarding police services, receiving and investigating non-criminal and non-hazardous complaints and incidents, and referring matters to appropriate personnel, departments, or agencies.
Receives telephone, walk-in, written, and electronic complaints regarding suspected illegal activities and forwards information to sworn personnel for appropriate action.
Assists in the receiving, identification, processing, and transportation of non-violent detainees, reports, documents, correspondence, supplies, and equipment in accordance with department policy, without assuming custodial responsibility.
Assists sworn personnel with emergency management operations, homeless outreach efforts, community outreach projects, community presentations, station tours, and other public service activities.
Assists with traffic control during major traffic congestion incidents and may administer basic first aid in emergency situations.
Operates police radio communication equipment under the direction of sworn personnel and assists in preparing, processing, and disseminating police reports and operational logs using general office equipment.
Assists in conducting law enforcement-related surveys and studies, scheduling police training, inspecting police facilities, and initiating maintenance or repair requests.
Performs other related duties as required, consistent with the Police Services Officer I’s non-sworn status.
Performs other related duties as assigned.