Police Service Assistant Job ID 1818

Job Title

General Purpose : Under general supervision, performs work augmenting the activities of Police Officers and other Police Department personnel.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities :

Responds to calls for Police service not requiring sworn law enforcement presence. Conducts investigations and completes reports as necessary. Performs criminal or driving history checks and issues citations. Communicates with the general public, other City employees, management, and public officials to explain departmental report procedures. Moves and sets up traffic cones, barricades, and flares to control crowds and traffic at hazards and accidents. Responds to animal nuisance complaints when Animal Control is unavailable or is delayed and immediate response is required. Picks up stray animals when observed. Prepares written documents and reports. Assists with various administrative duties as needed such as courier services, filing, stocking patrol vehicles, etc. Enters or retrieves data on a personal computer. Communicates with dispatch using a laptop computer and / or police radio. Testifies in court on circumstances relevant to job-related incidents. Performs other duties as assigned or required.