Community Service Aide - West Palm Beach, United States - City of West Palm Beach

City of West Palm Beach
City of West Palm Beach
Verified Company
West Palm Beach, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Under limited supervision, performs duties to enhance the safety and security of the citizens through the enforcement of certain City Ordinances and State Statutes; and performs related duties as assigned.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES _(Which are _
_not __in any hierarchical order) _


  • Responds to and investigates traffic accidents. Writes accidents reports, narrative and pictorial and issues citations.
  • Provides traffic control where needed during accident scenes and locations with malfunctioning equipment.
  • Enforces parking regulations, including handicapped zones, fire zones, and blocked driveways.
  • Responds to traffic complaints.
  • Writes offense and property reports as reported by citizens.
  • Provides court testimony as required.
  • Provides assistance as requested by Police Officers and/or immediate supervisor.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary
$19.35 Hourly - (Pay Grade 5500S)

Excellent Benefits


Qualifications


High school diploma or GED (education will be verified using the "Education Requirements" listed below) and six (6) months experience involving public contact, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Completion of 320 hours Traffic Accident Investigation and Court Presentation courses as approved by the Police Standards and Training Commission and NCIC and FCIC certification required within six (6) months of employment.

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Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

  • public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
- an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
- an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.
International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.


Special Driving Requirements:


  • Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations.
  • Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twentyfour (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks or less or suspensions based only on nonmoving violations that have been cleared will not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.
  • Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.

Additional Details
The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests:

  • Evaluation of training and experience (minimum qualifications)
  • Passing of oral interview/fingerprints
  • CVSA completed satisfactory
  • Background/criminal record evaluation
  • Police Chief Interview
  • Passing of physical/drug/alcohol screening
Never convicted of a felony; or misdemeanor involving perjury, false statement, moral turpitude, or domestic violence.


State of Emergency:

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City.

For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.


How To Apply

The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.

Currency

USD

Closing Date
31-May-2024
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