- Public Service Assistant- 2021 St. Augustine
- St Johns County Sheriff's Office in St. Augustine, FL, United States
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- 1 month ago
jobs description
Primary Purpose
The Public Service Assistant is a civilian unarmed position with no arrest or criminal enforcement powers who performs his/her duties with latitude for independent judgment. This position is responsible for the performance of office and field activities such as augmenting sworn law enforcement deputies with road and beach patrol, non-criminal law enforcement, special calls for service and operational details not requiring a sworn deputy. Such duties include report writing, conducting routine patrol, traffic control, minor crashes, escort details, beach services task, and executing special administrative assignments as directed by the chain of command.
Education and Qualification Requirements
• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Type 25 WPM accurately
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of general office equipment
• Geographic knowledge of the county
• Knowledge of County Codes, Florida Statutes, regulations, and ordinances
Duties
• Complete assignments/special projects as directed
• Compose, generate, submit reports/forms/legal documents/accreditation reports
• Provides general assistance/information to public
• Provide notary service
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and seminars/conferences as directed/required
• Administers first aid/CPR
• Utilize radio communication
• Enter and process information in applicable computer systems
• Provide VIN Verification
• Patrol assigned zones/parking areas/beach assignments
• Review/resolve parking related issues and complaints
• Removes hazards from roadway
• Issues non-moving motor vehicle violation citations
• Arranges towing of illegally parked/abandoned vehicles
• Respond to traffic crashes and assist parties involved
• Conduct minor traffic crash investigations
• Generate and analyze data/information describing crash events
• Establishes cause of crash
• Monitor and report road/traffic conditions and hazards
• Enforce non-criminal traffic signals
• Direct traffic flow and report major traffic problems
• Investigate non-Law Enforcement calls
• Respond and assist with non-suspect and not in progress calls in a timely manner
• Provide escort details
• Take custody of evidence/property
• Testifies at trails hearings, grand juries, or depositions
• Conduct monthly inspections of all ATVs, Slide x Sides, trailer, and spare fleet vehicles
• Start all beach service equipment a minimum twice weekly
• Maintain fuel cans at all beach services office/locations
• Transport vehicles/equipment to and from beach offices/locations, county garage, and dealership
• Assist the Intelligence Unit with the LPR program
• Recover, deploy, troubleshoot, provide maintenance, and oversight to the LPR trailers
Job Controls and Complexities
• Report directly to supervisor
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
• Properly groomed and dressed
• Adopt problem solving skills
• Operate and maintain agency vehicle
• Display courtesy when dealing with the public
• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with personnel in the Agency
• Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
• Demonstrate human diversity awareness
• Maintain knowledge of and abides by agency policy
• Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)
Contacts
• SJSO Employees
• General Public
• County Personnel
Physical Environment
• Subject to routine calls outs
• Ability to perform under stress conditions
• Hours are subject to vary and extended hours may be necessary.
• Requires working weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Exposure to outdoor elements, noisy environments, threat of bodily harm, and/or hazardous conditions
• Sit for long periods
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Speak understandably
• Ambulate independently
• Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 20 lbs.
Important Information
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel.
The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page, are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements
EFFECTIVE: 01/05/2018
History: New Job Description format
St. Augustine FL United States