Community Service Aide

Job Description

Description

Under general supervision, performs various support duties within the Police Department in an assigned area; such as accident investigation, dispatch, crime scene processing; traffic control; worthless checks; fraud or other technical functions as required. Reports to Police Sergeant.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• Graduation from high school or possess a G.E.D.
  
• Possess at least one (1) year of public contact experience, preferably in the law enforcement field;
  
• Must be able to successfully complete the Police Service Aide Academy.
  
• Must possess a valid Class "E" Florida driver's license.
  
• Must be able to work shift work.
  
• May be required to carry certification as an Intoxilyzer operator, or for similar blood-alcohol content measurement device as determined by the Town.
  
• Certification by the State of Florida as an Accident Investigator/Parking Enforcement Specialist is required prior to assignment of Accident Investigation/Parking Enforcement functions.
  

Essential Functions

• Processes crime scenes.
• Assists with traffic control and police protection at fires and other incidents where crowds gather or traffic is congested due to outside influences.
• Transports physical evidence to and from lab for analysis; delivers paperwork to State Attorney’s office.
• Assists officers on D.U.I. arrests by operating the Intoxilyzer or similar blood-alcohol content measurement device (Includes completing a report and testifying in court) as well as giving depositions.
• Investigates traffic accidents, issues citations, both State and Town, including parking citations.
• Investigates various types of complaints of a delayed nature.
• Assists officers in other types of situations on the road.

Supplemental Information

All applicants must:

• Have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment;
• Have passed the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) exam (valid for four (4) years) (F.B.A.T. is not acceptable);
• Have no felony convictions;
• Not have any driver's license suspensions within five (5) years of the date of this application (not insurance related);
• Not have used steroids within three (3) years of the date of this application;
• Not have a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years;
• Not have visible tattoos above the collarbone on the neck, face, head, scalp or on the hands;
• Not have used any illegal controlled substances within three years of the date of this application with the exception of marijuana. All applicants must not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year of the date of this application.
• Not have used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application.
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Be of Good Moral Character; no misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury, false statement as outlined in Florida State Statute.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary : $51,165