Police Aide

ENTRY SALARY: $19.25/HR.

CURRENT LISTING IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of Clearwater has a need for temporary variable employees to supplement our permanent workforce. These variable employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency.

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
• NOTE:
  
  Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).

This position is designed to give applicants exposure to Law Enforcement duties, policies, and procedures in preparation for a potential career in the law enforcement field. Under direct supervision, the Police Aide performs general and routine police-related duties, renders assistance to the public, and performs traffic safety work. Police Aides will investigate and documents certain types of non-criminal incidents.

• Directs, controls and regulates vehicular and pedestrian traffic at intersections, school crossing zones, and City parking facilities; places and removes police barricades, and traffic control signs to ensure safety of individuals crossing or operating vehicles on hazardous streets.
• Obtains and gathers initial information to assist in the preparation of official police reports regarding non-criminal incidents such as found or lost property; creates files and ensures all information is accurately documented and organized.
• Provides directions to visitors and tourists; answers questions and concerns; directs individuals to appropriate areas and to the necessary individuals.
• Assists, supports, and participates in school safety programs.
• Performs special duties during parades and other special events; assists department with safety procedures and keeping order for various special programs.
• Operates and uses a police radio and other police equipment; summons and calls a police officer for various criminal and non-criminal matters as required.
• Performs security patrols of public facilities; monitors activities of pedestrians and tactfully addresses problems.
• Operates and uses Police Department vehicles as necessary for the performance of duties.
• Towing and deployment of trailered message boards and other department-maintained equipment.
• Flexible work schedule with the expectation you will be available to assist with department training and special events, which may occur during holidays.
• Participates in training and mock physical assessments in preparation for the Police Academy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A valid State driver’s license is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Employees selected for this position must meet FDLE guidelines in order to access sensitive and/or confidential information. Applicants with arrest histories for felonies or serious misdemeanors may be denied access to this information and as such, will not meet the minimum qualifications for a position with the City of Clearwater.

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Business English, Spelling, and Arithmetic
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Police department practices and procedures
• Laws, ordinances, and regulations
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Understanding and applying laws
• Delivering competent direction upon inquiry
• Completing tasks given both orally and in writing
• Performing basic police work
• Establishing and maintaining strong office relationships
• Handling emergencies with tact and professionalism
• Operating a computer and related software