Auxiliary Patrol Officer

About the role

The Auxiliary Patrol Officer shall be responsible for his/her assigned duties and shall have the authority under City of Oberlin Ordinance (141.12) to issue warnings and citations for violations of City Ordinances related to motor vehicle parking regulations, garbage and refuse regulations, bicycle operations regulations and animal prohibitions. Auxiliary Patrol Officer shall be committed to the mission, vision and values of the City and demonstrate such through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative and responsive service.

Responsibilities

• Issues warnings and citations for violations of City ordinances related to:
• Motor vehicle parking regulations
• Garbage and refuse regulations
• Bicycle operations regulations
• Animals running at large or barking dog prohibitions
• Traffic control
• Bicycle registration
• Vehicle lockouts
• Fingerprinting (civilian and criminal)
• Checking vacation homes
• Special events including, but not limited to:
• Parades
• Fourth of July
• Juneteenth
• Other duties as directed by the Officer in Charge

Requirements

• Requires the applicant to be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must pass oral interview, background check, physical and physiological examination.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Must have good driving skills.
• Must successfully complete Lorain County Sheriff's Department Auxiliary Class within 12 months of appointment or upon hire have commensurate experience/training as determined by Police Department and/or Administration.
• Experience working with the public or in a position with public contact is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oberlin city ordinances pertaining to enforcement activity.
• Knowledge of basic safety principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisor, co-workers, employees, City officials and the public.
• Ability to investigate, analyze and effectively resolve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to multi-task and perform with evolving priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion/sound judgment.

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Proper use of team resources.
• Progressive decision-making.
• Personal accountability and responsibility.

Benefits

The City of Oberlin offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. Please click HERE for more information.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.