Forward-thinking and motivated professional experienced in delivery of non-emergency police services. Analyzes situations to take appropriate action based on training and documented procedures. Maintains professional appearance and upholds strong public image.
Training
Answer calls promptly.
Provide assistance to the public in the field and at the front desk.
Ask standard questions to complete initial and basic police crime reports, such as incident reports, stolen or lost vehicles and property reports, traffic reports, court appearances, and missing person reports.
Provide basic policy and procedural information concerning Police Department operations and record-keeping procedures.
take fingerprints.
Direct and respond to more detailed inquiries with the assistance of other sworn or non-sworn personnel.
Issue non-moving and non-criminal citations for the vehicle code and city code violations.
Operates police motor vehicles and directs traffic as needed.
Participates in formalized training courses and programs during nights and weekends, as assigned.
Interact tactfully and professionally with the general public to ensure that the department will effectively respond to service requests or complaints.
Provide accurate procedural information.
Seek assistance from others, sworn or non-sworn personnel, to answer more significant public relations complaints or policy questions.
Communicate and contact records personnel to request data, and contact dispatch personnel to relay service requests.
Interface with supervision to receive work directions and to obtain assistance in handling more difficult problems.
Rotate through various police divisions, including but not limited to patrol, dispatch, communications, records, traffic, and property.