POLICE SERVICE ASSISTANT APPRENTICE-CONTRACTUAL

What You Will Do

• Responds to non-emergency or delayed calls from the public that may not require the presence of a sworn police officer and gathers information by interviewing victims, witnesses, and reporting parties
• Affords assistance with traffic control, minor noninjury collision investigation, takes statements, and completes related reports
• Conducts follow up investigations that do not require contact with a suspect; identifies, collects and documents evidence on scene; takes photographs and fingerprints; handles and transports evidence
• Patrols city parks and recreation areas, monitors users, and reports unsafe conditions or vandalism.
• Patrols parks and recreation areas, monitors public safety, and reports vandalism or hazardous conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of application

Special Qualifications

• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation
• Valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class
• Completes the Police Service Assistant Academy and Police Service Assistant Field Training Program

Ideal Candidate

• A genuine interest in policing, community safety, and public service
• Has or currently participates in a Police Explorer or Cadet program that is interested in future law enforcement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Pay

$19.23 upon contract for Police Service Assistant Apprentice

Schedule

Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards