Public Safety Aid
About the role
This is paraprofessional, non-sworn law enforcement work that handles a variety of specialized and technical non-confrontational, non-emergency criminal incidents and police calls. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for assisting with law-enforcement-related complaints and investigations which do not require arrest powers. Work follows prescribed law enforcement procedures and departmental regulations; however, incumbents exercise some independent judgment without immediate supervision in reacting to emergencies. Supervision is received from a superior who establishes work schedules and reviews work through personnel observation and written reports for efficiency and effectiveness. This position is a high-profile service position contributing to the improved efficiency and operation of the Uniform Patrol Division. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Police Sergeant.
Responsibilities
- Responds to calls and complaints involving missing persons, misdemeanors, felonies, and other crimes where no suspect is present.
- Completes detailed written and computer-generated reports.
- Conducts investigations at crime scenes; gathers evidence; locates and questions witnesses; takes detailed statements from witnesses; testifies as a witness in court proceedings.
- Responds to traffic crash scenes and incidents; conducts traffic direction; renders first