Police Service Tech (Blue Path) 83

Essential Job Functions

• Work under the direction of an assigned supervisor to perform and respond to duties related to traffic control, non-critical crash investigation, and motor vehicle code and status enforcement.
• Respond to crash scenes. Obtain information and complete necessary reports; issue traffic citations and summons for violations that occurred during the course of a crash investigation; provide or request other services as needed (i.e., a police unit, fire unit, ambulance, emergency rescue, towing service, etc.).
• Direct and control traffic hazards at crash scenes, congested areas, special events, and areas where traffic hazards exist or traffic signals have malfunctioned.
• Report criminal behaviors observed while patrolling; provide assistance to the public.
• Perform follow-up investigations of crash cases.
• Assist police officers in traffic-related matters and crash investigations.
• Issue citations for violations of parking ordinances.
• Report and process abandoned vehicles; provide assistance in locating, identifying, and recovering stolen vehicles.
• Provide miscellaneous administrative support.
• Testify in court as needed.

Other Functions

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Operates a motor vehicle and equipment associated with Police Service Technician responsibilities, including but not limited to the ability to operate general office equipment such as workstation computers, telephones, copiers, facsimile devices, etc.

Typical Working Conditions

Work involves exposure to inclement weather, dense or fast-moving traffic; continued interaction with the general public involving traffic crashes and incidents.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must attain 54 college credit hours within 3 years and successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
• PSTs are subject to the terms of a written agreement and are expected to make consistent progress in job duties and in educational requirements as a condition of continued employment, and to transition to Police Recruit.
• All candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division.