Police Assistant

Overview

Under general supervision, provides support to sworn police officers by responding to low priority patrol calls in the lobby, by phone or in person and conducting field investigations, assisting with traffic control, motorist assists, various traffic hazards and minor vehicle collisions, collecting evidence, preparing reports, performing data entry, writing citations and conducting routine patrol for parking violations. Additionally, supporting sworn police officers by assisting with searching, fingerprinting, transporting and booking prisoners, allowing sworn officers to remain available to respond to other incidents and crimes.

Position requires working rotating shifts and extended workdays outside the regular working hours and overtime, weekends and holidays.