What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer - Hiring List position at City of Redmond, Oregon?
Purpose of Position
Assists and relieves law enforcement personnel in the performance of various law enforcement related duties which does not require being armed. This is a position with limited police authority to perform the essential job functions which does not include arrest authority.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responds to specific types of law enforcement calls for service. Performs crime prevention duties and community-oriented police services. Investigates thefts, frauds, forgeries, and other crimes that do not require being armed.
Operates a motor vehicle regularly to attend to public safety needs, patrolling, court proceedings, trainings, etc.
Duties could include processing, acceptance, and storage of evidence/property of department as assigned.
Contacts individuals to advise code violations and methods of compliance. When appropriate, prepares and serves citations for City Code infractions.
Investigates and recommends enforcement of City of Redmond ordinances.
Enforces motor vehicle parking regulations, including providing for removal of motor vehicles blocking roadways, fire hydrants, fire lanes and driveways, and checking for abandoned motor vehicles and providing for their removal from the roadway.
Assists with the custody, destruction and auction of evidence and property and assists in the City surplus auction.
Investigates and completes reports on automobile accidents as required with the authority to cite and prosecute violators.
Documents and maintains logs and complete records of all investigations, including complaints, photographs and other evidence, telephone contacts, follow-up visits and correspondence and citations.
Directs motor vehicle traffic as required including assisting with traffic control at special events. Aids disabled motorists as required.
Performs motorized and/or foot patrol of assigned areas. Prepares detailed written incident and other reports as required such as thefts and lost and found property.
Testifies in court as required and does any follow-up as ordered. Processes crime scenes for latent fingerprints, photographs and other evidence as required.
Performs animal control functions within the City. Provides fingerprinting when requested. Makes efforts to resolve domestic problems (conflict resolution) or refer complainants to appropriate agencies.
Acts as Police Department liaison with various community organizations and/or agencies. Assists public by giving directions, providing information, and answering questions.
Qualifications
Attends meetings as required. Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS
Mandatory Requirements
Willingness to embrace the values of the Redmond Police Department which are
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven (7) years are not allowed; must have no history of illegal drug use (no use of marijuana in past five (5) years); must be a United States citizen within eighteen (18) months from hire date; must be able to read and write the English language; must be of good moral character and pass a thorough background investigation.
Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, police department personnel; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to learn the City's geography; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating emergency and non-emergency situations and in making decisions; ability to perform duties on self-initiating basis without constant and/or direct supervision.
Special Requirements/Licenses
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Must possess or obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license without a record of suspension or revocation in any state. Must have a safe driving record.
Possession of or ability to obtain Current Basic First Aid/CPR certification within sixty (60) days
Ability to meet police physical fitness standards.
"Using the court case Brady vs. Maryland (1963) as a guideline, our employees must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law. Employees must not have a record of untruthfulness, bias, or commission of crimes."
Desirable Requirements
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the mandatory requirements noted above:
A Bachelor's Degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, social science, or related field.
Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Skill in operating the tools and equipment listed. Basic emergency first aid.
Proficiency with both English/Spanish languages.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPTMENT
PPE requirements as outlined in the position specific PPE Hazard Assessment Certification.
Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, talk, and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally exert up to one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty (50) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person.
Understand, remember, communicate, and apply complex oral and/or written instructions and factual information.
Ability to occasionally travel locally and regionally.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, including word processing, database, Internet, and spreadsheet programs; telephone system, copy machine, fax machine. The safe operation of law enforcement equipment including City motor vehicles, two-way radios, camera and other tools and equipment as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works outside in adverse weather conditions; works near moving vehicles and vehicle exhaust fumes.
The noise level in the office environment is quiet and usually moderate in the field environment.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
- This recruitment serves to fill a hiring list within the Redmond Police Department. Eligibility for hire will last up to nine months*
Assists and relieves law enforcement personnel in the performance of various law enforcement related duties which does not require being armed. This is a position with limited police authority to perform the essential job functions which does not include arrest authority.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responds to specific types of law enforcement calls for service. Performs crime prevention duties and community-oriented police services. Investigates thefts, frauds, forgeries, and other crimes that do not require being armed.
Operates a motor vehicle regularly to attend to public safety needs, patrolling, court proceedings, trainings, etc.
Duties could include processing, acceptance, and storage of evidence/property of department as assigned.
Contacts individuals to advise code violations and methods of compliance. When appropriate, prepares and serves citations for City Code infractions.
Investigates and recommends enforcement of City of Redmond ordinances.
Enforces motor vehicle parking regulations, including providing for removal of motor vehicles blocking roadways, fire hydrants, fire lanes and driveways, and checking for abandoned motor vehicles and providing for their removal from the roadway.
Assists with the custody, destruction and auction of evidence and property and assists in the City surplus auction.
Investigates and completes reports on automobile accidents as required with the authority to cite and prosecute violators.
Documents and maintains logs and complete records of all investigations, including complaints, photographs and other evidence, telephone contacts, follow-up visits and correspondence and citations.
Directs motor vehicle traffic as required including assisting with traffic control at special events. Aids disabled motorists as required.
Performs motorized and/or foot patrol of assigned areas. Prepares detailed written incident and other reports as required such as thefts and lost and found property.
Testifies in court as required and does any follow-up as ordered. Processes crime scenes for latent fingerprints, photographs and other evidence as required.
Performs animal control functions within the City. Provides fingerprinting when requested. Makes efforts to resolve domestic problems (conflict resolution) or refer complainants to appropriate agencies.
Acts as Police Department liaison with various community organizations and/or agencies. Assists public by giving directions, providing information, and answering questions.
Qualifications
Attends meetings as required. Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS
Mandatory Requirements
Willingness to embrace the values of the Redmond Police Department which are
- Excellence - Constantly producing/performing at your very best.
- Teamwork - Team oriented service through selflessness and collaboration amongst ourselves and the community.
- Professionalism - Demonstrate uncompromising allegiance to the values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others both personally and professionally.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven (7) years are not allowed; must have no history of illegal drug use (no use of marijuana in past five (5) years); must be a United States citizen within eighteen (18) months from hire date; must be able to read and write the English language; must be of good moral character and pass a thorough background investigation.
Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, police department personnel; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to learn the City's geography; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating emergency and non-emergency situations and in making decisions; ability to perform duties on self-initiating basis without constant and/or direct supervision.
Special Requirements/Licenses
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Must possess or obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license without a record of suspension or revocation in any state. Must have a safe driving record.
Possession of or ability to obtain Current Basic First Aid/CPR certification within sixty (60) days
Ability to meet police physical fitness standards.
"Using the court case Brady vs. Maryland (1963) as a guideline, our employees must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law. Employees must not have a record of untruthfulness, bias, or commission of crimes."
Desirable Requirements
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the mandatory requirements noted above:
A Bachelor's Degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, social science, or related field.
Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Skill in operating the tools and equipment listed. Basic emergency first aid.
Proficiency with both English/Spanish languages.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPTMENT
PPE requirements as outlined in the position specific PPE Hazard Assessment Certification.
Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, talk, and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally exert up to one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty (50) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person.
Understand, remember, communicate, and apply complex oral and/or written instructions and factual information.
Ability to occasionally travel locally and regionally.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, including word processing, database, Internet, and spreadsheet programs; telephone system, copy machine, fax machine. The safe operation of law enforcement equipment including City motor vehicles, two-way radios, camera and other tools and equipment as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works outside in adverse weather conditions; works near moving vehicles and vehicle exhaust fumes.
The noise level in the office environment is quiet and usually moderate in the field environment.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.