What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Aide position at Village of Menomonee Falls?
- Job Summary
Entry level position that reports to the Patrol Support Unit Supervisor. Responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with traffic and crowd control, parking control and enforcement, school crossing assistance, citation issuance, service complaints, animal control, lockout/assist motorist, clerical/municipal court duties, locking park comfort stations (seasonal), squad portering and a variety of other Police Department activities. - Job Duties
Administrative
- Courier assignments for the Police Department and as otherwise assigned.
- Filing, recording, copying, records research and other clerical tasks associated with the Police Department and Municipal Court.
- Submission of police reports, call records, citations, related investigative documents, special reports and other forms associated with patrol support function.
- Ensure a ready supply of often used forms and documents in officer work areas.
- Facilitate the intake of Municipal Court appearances during court hours.
Patrol Support
- Respond to Assist Citizen, Disabled Motorist, Animal Violation, Parking Violation, Hazardous Condition, Littering / Dumping, Abandoned Vehicle, Found Property and other calls for service as assigned.
- Initiate parking enforcement within established guidelines.
- Coordinate the pick-up of stray and injured animals by the Humane Animal Welfare Society and wildlife care organizations.
- Serve subpoenas for Municipal Court.
- Fingerprint citizens for employment purposes.
- Traffic and crowd control at crash scenes, special events and other incidents as a supplement to sworn officer ranks.
- Assist sworn officers with the fingerprinting of prisoners.
- Secure park rest stations and check security of other village owned buildings and installations.
Housekeeping
- Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of officer work areas, Municipal Lock Up / Booking Room, Fitness Room, the indoor parking garage, and other high security areas.
- Maintain cleanliness of fleet vehicles.
- Facilitate the transfer of fleet vehicles for repairs and service.
- Ensure ready supply of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and other consumable patrol equipment.
- Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training/Experience
- High school or equivalent required
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required by date of appointment, excluding any serious driving violations or a pattern of offenses that could be detrimental to performing the duties of a police aide.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to work flexible hours including night shift, weekends and holidays
- Supplemental Information
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions
- Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds
- Ability to stand or be on one's feet for extended periods of time and in all weather conditions
- Possess physical ability and motor skills to perform tasks including but not limited to traffic and crowd control and animal pick ups
- Village Hall, W156N8480 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
The Village of Menomonee Falls provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.