Public Safety Officer

Carrollton Texas•Carrollton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating fleet and equipment maintenance and inventory for the police department. Under general supervision, performs various duties supporting patrol operations, as well as field support for transporting vehicles and abandoned property.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of administrative work experience
Possess a valid Class C Texas Drivers License
Knowledge of safe work methods
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Skilled in providing customer service
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals
Skilled in oral and written communication
Ability to be detail oriented with good organizational skills
Ability to solve problems and establish priorities
Ability to meet deadlines and follow direction
Ability to work according to established policies and guidelines
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment
Ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and to adjust vision focus.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening
Pass a pre-employment physical exam
Pass a background check and criminal history investigation
Pass a pre-employment polygraph examination
Pass a motor vehicle records check
Be insurable under the City’s vehicle liability policy

Responsibilities

Transports vehicles and equipment to proper locations for use in the field, or for repair and maintenance
Picks up supplies from vendors or other city departments and distributes as necessary
Manages or creates information for maps or guides as necessary for Patrol operations
Operates desktop PC, in car mobile computer, mobile and portable police radio, telephone and other office equipment as needed
Performs duties in the field at the direction of a patrol supervisor as deemed appropriate for special events, incidents, or disasters.
Performs parking enforcement related duties as directed by their supervisor
Answers non-emergency calls for service that do not require police officer authority and where the suspect is no longer on scene and the possibility for confrontation is minimal, as directed by a patrol supervisor
Assists at the scene of traffic accidents with crowd control, blocking or diverting traffic as directed by officers on scene, and completing impounds
Collects, handles, and inputs property/evidence related to calls for service
Records and maintains appropriate field reports
Investigates abandoned vehicles when deemed a hazard, as approved by a sworn peace officer or supervisor.
Attends roll call briefings and administrative meetings
Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public
Purchases materials, supplies, equipment as necessary