at City of Wichita in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of Work
This position is responsible for responding to non-criminal complaints, traffic control, parking enforcement, working minor accidents and enforcing laws and ordinances. Employees may be assigned to additional duties such as assisting motorists, video monitoring, assisting on DUI's and animal control violations.
BUREAU LOCATIONS:Patrol East - 350 S. Edgemoor St, 67218
Patrol North - 3015 E. 21st St N, 67214
Patrol South - 211 E. Pawnee St, 67211
Patrol West - 661 N. Elder St, 67212
**Work locations, shifts, and days off will be determined at hire. Applicants for this position could be used to fill other vacancies.**Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration.**Examples of Work Performed
- Responsible for assisting a variety of vehicle accidents.
- Enforces ordinances related to parking, abandoned vehicles, and helps stranded motorists.
- Performs traffic control duties.
- Assists with special community events.
- Prepares reports related to traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, daily activities, and assists with DUI's and other minor offenses.
- Responsible for taking reports of various types of cases that come into the station such as accident reports, as well as reports of vandalism, and thefts.
- Appears in court to present evidence and testify as required.
- Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
- Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains community relations.
- May be required to handle animal control issues.
- May be required to submit evidence as part of investigations.
- May respond to transport a combative prisoner in the Van.
- Will be required to carry self-protection tools, wear a bullet resistant vest, duty belt, and AXON.
- These examples of work performed are not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements of Work
- Experience involving public contact; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Possess a standard high school diploma (or equivalent GED).
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret, and record information.
- Ability to deal firmly, professionally, and courteously with the public.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.
- Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in a court of law or impaired from swearing to an affidavit.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Intoxilyzer Certification.
- Must possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.
- Must maintain confidentiality in the performance of their duties.
- May require the ability to lift and move up to 50-lb. Loads.
- Required to be proficient with applicable use of force guidelines.
- Must complete required training at the Law Enforcement Training Center.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
- Successful completion of high school or equivalent educational attainment is necessary.
- At the time of completing this application, candidates must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have two years or more of experience in customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills are required.
- Must have a valid Kansas driver's license.
- Proficiency in creating comprehensive reports that accurately capture essential information is mandatory.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
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