JOB TITLE: Community Service Officer

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Police

REPORTS TO: Police Sergeant

SUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating fleet and equipment maintenance and inventory for the police department. Under general supervision, performs various duties supporting patrol operations, as well as field support for transporting vehicles and abandoned property.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates vehicle maintenance schedules and equipment repairs
Transports vehicles or equipment to proper location for required repair or maintenance
Acts as liaison between police department and equipment vendors
Performs and documents equipment inventories as required by departmental standards or directed by a supervisor
Maintains required stock levels of forms and supplies
Maintains and manages uniforms and uniform equipment
Disburses uniforms, equipment, and other supplies.
Picks up required supplies from vendors or other city departments as necessary
Picks up and delivers necessary documents between the police department and other entities as required
Manages or creates information for maps or guides necessary for Patrol operations
Trains in and performs minor repairs to equipment
Assists and works in cooperation with the department Fiscal Affairs Officer in the equipment and supply function
Operates desktop PC, in-car mobile computer, mobile and portable police radio, telephone, and other office equipment as needed
May be assigned to perform duties in the field at the direction of a supervisor as deemed appropriate for special events or serious incidents or disasters

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Professional oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented with good organizational skills
Ability to solve problems and establish priorities
Ability to meet deadlines and follow direction
Ability to work according to established policies and guidelines
Safely operate departmental vehicles
Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment
Ability to operate MS Office Suite
Knowledge of safe work methods;
Skilled in providing customer service;
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals
Ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and to adjust vision focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of administrative work experience
Possess a valid Class C Texas Drivers License

PREFERENCES:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee is required to work outside with exposure to the elements, fumes and/or outdoor particles.
The employee is frequently required to lift, drive, use hands and reach with hands and arms.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs), stand, walk, speak clearly, listen attentively, and occasionally speak/hear over the sound of traffic.
May be required to work 12 hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pass a pre-employment drug screening
Pass a pre-employment physical exam
Pass a background check and criminal history investigation
Pass a pre-employment polygraph examination
Pass a motor vehicle records check
Be insurable under the City’s vehicle liability policy
Work subject to recall and overtime as required

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