Police Assistant - Police Administration - Safety City - TE

General Description

Congratulations! You've landed a spot at Safety City where you'll conduct traffic safety educational programs for approximately 31 county areas and off-site visits as needed. Your role includes maintaining the equipment to keep these educational programs running smoothly. This is a temporary position lasting until the end of the 2026-2027 school year, requiring around 90-100 hours per month.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not exercise supervision over other City of Abilene employees but may oversee volunteers and school district personnel during Safety City visits to ensure the traffic education program runs safely.

Important and Essential Duties

• Aid in implementing traffic safety education programs, including pedestrian, cycling, and motor vehicle safety, tailored to young children's attention spans.
• Create and present Safety Education presentations to various community groups.
• Maintain contact and engage in public relations activities with elementary and secondary schools.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electric vehicles, bicycles, and other Safety City equipment to support educational programs.
• Maintain Safety City facilities and grounds.
• Take out and store miniature vehicles and bicycles daily.
• Assist with inventorying for maintenance and equipment needs.
• Develop and produce printed materials like brochures, flyers, and pamphlets.
• Cross-train with other Safety City personnel to ensure a smooth operation.
• Assist with Youth Division clerical duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understand office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Apply principles and methods of training and instruction.
• Deal effectively with the public and public relations activities.
• Comprehend traffic laws for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
• Operate minor tools and equipment.
• Operate traffic signals, signs, audio, and visual equipment.
• Drive motor vehicles safely.
• Manage time efficiently and multitask.
• Repair vehicles, equipment, and facilities using mechanical and carpentry skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external partners.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Follow and embody the City of Abilene Core Values.
• Lead and manage a team to achieve the division's mission.

Experience and Training Guidelines

• One year of experience in crime prevention, public service, or safety education is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• The position requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, seeing, hearing, talking, and fine dexterity.