What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer position at City of Kearney?
Description
Under limited supervision, enforce special infractions of municipal ordinances, support Police Officers with calls for service, provide traffic control and perform public service tasks. Work varies somewhat, within prescribed standards and procedures.
Essential Functions
Enforce parking laws (e.g., issues parking citations) for purposes of deterring violations; mark vehicles and issue parking citations for overtime parking; intake and release vehicles from the impound lot; provide traffic control. Enforce codes dealing with abandoned vehicles, signs, animals, and other related matters; notify violators and make follow-up inspections to determine compliance; answer public inquiries; prepare routine operational and unit records. Respond to and document motor vehicle collisions on private property; provide exchange of information service for involved drivers (only crashes that do not meet state reportable criteria or require police action/arrest). Assist with escorting vehicles or material within the city (funerals, parades, construction equipment, etc.). Assist with community events and community policing activity. Capture and impound stray animals; provide information and directions to citizens and visitors. Deliver inter-departmental mail; complete data entry into a computerized database and perform filing duties for the purpose of permanent storage and retrieval; May collect evidence and appear in court. Perform overtime as required; and perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
None.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
Understand, interpret and communicate code requirements thoroughly and accurately. (Daily)
Inspect property for compliance. (Daily)
Efficiently and effectively handle complaints received. (Daily)
Prepare, organize and file records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
Effectively enforce parking violations. (Daily)
Operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. (Daily)
Maintain and improve knowledge of parking regulations, office procedures, machine
operations, City operations and policies. (Daily)
Prepare, organize and file citations, records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work Type: Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Climbing/Balancing: Climb ladders and inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required
Walking: Extensive amount required
Stooping/Bending: Frequently
Stand/Sit: Sit about 50 percent of the time
Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Hearing: Frequently perceives nature of sounds by ear
Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring moderate ability
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside
Cold/Heat: Adverse weather conditions possible
Wet/Dry: Adverse weather conditions possible
Noise/Vibrations: Minimal exposure to construction and machinery noise
Hazards: Minimal exposure
Fumes/Dust/Odors: Minimal exposure
Infectious Diseases: Moderate exposure
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately.
Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.
Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.
Ability to read and comprehend written material.
Ability to summarize and interpret crime information.
Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED, computer skills, and a valid Nebraska Driver’s License. Must possess good character as determined by thorough background investigation.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
None.
Supplemental Information
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED:
Police radio, copy machine, computer, telephone, FAX, calculator, vehicle, camera, and animal capture and restraint equipment.
REMARKS:
The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
Rates effective January 1, 2025 and are subject to change. Benefits are effective on the 1st day of employment.
Health and Dental Insurance: The City of Kearney Health Insurance Plan includes health, prescription, and dental coverage. Employee spouses’ who have health/dental coverage available through their own employer are not eligible to participate in the City’s health/dental insurance.
Health/Dental (4 Tiers)
- Single Coverage $ 77.35 biweekly
- Employee Spouse Coverage $165.24 biweekly
- Employee Dependents Coverage $131.49 biweekly
- Family Coverage $192.74 biweekly
IdentityForce: Identity Theft Protection available, Employee/Children (children 26 and under) $8.49; Family $14.49 per month.
Retirement: City contributes 6% if the employee contributes 6%.
Life Insurance: The City pays 100% of the cost of employee life insurance of $50,000, spouse coverage $10,000, and dependent children coverage $5,000. Supplemental life insurance available at a discounted group rate.
Cafeteria/Section 125: Can be used for medical and daycare expenses per IRS guidelines.
Deferred Comp: Voluntary deferred compensation program (457 & Roth IRA Plans).
EAP: Employee Assistance Program provides 6 free counseling sessions per issue for employees and dependents.
Long Term Disability: Long term disability insurance provided by the City.
Longevity: Annual payment of $300 after 5 years of continuous years of service with $50 increases every 5 years with a maximum payment of $550.
Vacation: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments in the following manner: 80 hrs years 1 - 4; 120 hrs years 5 – 14; 160 hrs years 15 . New employees receive 40 hours of vacation upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Vacation leave may accumulate to a maximum of 240 hours.
Medical Leave: Medical leave is accrued at a biweekly rate equal to 12 days a year. New employees receive 40 hours of medical leave upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Medical leave may accumulate to a maximum of 1,440 hours.
Parental Leave: 3 weeks paid leave.
Personal Leave: 2 personal days are provided on the first of every calendar year. Employees must be employed on January 1st to receive personal leave days. Unused personal leave does not carry over to the next year.
Holidays: Twelve paid holidays per year.
Military: Active members receive 120 hours of military leave annually. Military leave does not carry over to the next year.
Salary : $300
