Public Safety Support Specialist (Open Until Filled)

City of Portland, OR • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Public Safety Support Specialist for the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is responsible for providing support to sworn police officers in non-emergency, non-priority situations, assisting sworn personnel in community outreach with the public, and providing a visible, community-based police support function to enhance service to the public. Learn more about the role on our FAQ sheet here. Incumbents in this position may also be required to respond after regular working hours and on weekends. This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedures related to police support functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and handle stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights.
• Ability to rapidly assess critical situations involving the public and remain calm in emergencies or threatening situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau and community members from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and utilize City-specific technology and general office software.
• Ability to learn legal criminal investigation techniques, evidence, collection, report writing, crash investigations, First Aid/CPR, interviewing techniques , and conflict de-escalation.
• Must be at least 21 years old at date of hire.
• Possess a valid State Driver's License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a pre-hire physical exam relevant to the position.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a psychological evaluation relevant to the position.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a physical ability and agility evaluation relevant to the position.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a drug screening.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a 6-week post-hire basic training program (subject to change based upon recommendation of the Portland Police Bureau Training Division).
• Possess the ability to obtain LEDS certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responding to non-emergency calls for service that do not require police authority
• Assisting sworn officers with community engagement
• Assisting sworn officers with non-emergency calls
• Providing referral services to the public
• May be assigned to work on special projects within the division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees