What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer - Full Time position at Kearney, City of (NE)?
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. 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.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.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.
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.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.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.