Public Safety Specialist

Nature of Work

This is responsible work of more than average difficulty in performing technical and possible supervisory duties within the Police Department. Work involves the performance of a wide variety of non-hazardous/non-enforcement field work and office duties.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Investigates non-injury vehicle accidents, interviews and prepares routine reports related to the accident, issues citations for non-moving violations or moving violations resulting in an accident only, takes the necessary safeguards to prevent further accidents - includes directing traffic, and appears in court as required
• Patrols and provides security in and around public building, parks, property, etc. on an assigned shift
• Checks windows, doors, gates, enclosures, ground, and other items of the same sort in an assigned area
• Deters vandalism, loitering, and unauthorized trespassing
• Insures all facilities are properly secured and lighted
• Notifies appropriate authorities in the event of fire, disorder, unusual situations and emergencies
• Makes written reports of inspections and activities
• Patrols with a Police Officer but does not assist in any apprehension or participate in any hazardous situation or function requiring the operation of an emergency vehicle or operating a vehicle while emergency equipment is being used
• Dispatched on calls or assigned non-hazardous work which requires community/individual contact in filing and completing reports on lost or found property, reported vandalism, missing person's reports and runaway juvenile incidents
• Requests Police Officer via dispatch if disturbances of any kind require arbitration and/or enforcement
• Transports lost or found children, witnesses, indigent individuals and complainants
• Assists with crime scene procedures; is escorted by Police Officer if working a scene in a restricted area
• Assists in sorting, classifying and filing of fingerprints, photographs, and other material and may photograph persons applying for I .D. cards
• Utilizes telephone communications systems in answering and responding to citizen complaint calls
• Transfers completed reports and complaints via telephone or in writing for further processing
• Serves in special interest sections (i.e. Lincoln Road Mall) by assisting and directing visitors in the area
• Provides assorted police and community related information to in-coming calls at Police Headquarters
• Operates a two-way communication device
• Performs clerk functions, when required, such as filing, and pick-up and delivery of mail and materials to various units, operating a duplicating machine and performing other clerical duties
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

• Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Driver's license
• Complete training courses
• Must have a valid Test of Adult Basic Equivalency (TABE) within the past 2 years and a minimum of 10.0 in all categories or Associate's Degree (AA)

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, or kneeling
• Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs related work as required.

• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

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