Public Safety Technician

Summary

Public Safety TechnicianAre you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Public Safety Technician, working with the Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for responding to routine calls for services such as found, lost, and stolen property, delayed burglaries, and stolen vehicles.Under basic supervision, provides support to Yuma Police Department (YPD) sworn police officers by responding to routine calls for service such as found, lost and stolen property, delayed burglaries, and stolen vehicles; conducts field investigations, collects evidence and details of crimes, and writes reports; assists with other Police support and community service programs.Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Responds to calls for service which do not require the presence of a sworn Police Officer.Investigates crime, gathers physical evidence, takes measurements and photographs, interviews victims and witnesses and takes detailed notes.Writes detailed police reports for review by supervisor.Collects, secures, stores and monitors property and evidence, ensuring appropriate documentation of chain of custody for items.Destroys or returns evidence following established policies and procedures.Prepares bookings; completes paperwork, takes photographs, fingerprints and other tasks related to prisoner processing.Assists YPD Officers by performing routine support duties; duties may vary according to job assignment.Provides relevant testimony in court/legal proceedings.Assists YPD Detectives by performing various support duties during criminal and civil investigations.Assists YPD Public Affairs Unit by performing public presentations, various support duties involving media, public relations and community programs.Assists with neighborhood policing, community service programs and community events.Copies and disseminates a variety of print, electronic and/or other media as requested.Assists quartermaster with inventory and warehouse duties, and special assignments.Schedules and conducts security inspections in the field.Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.

Job Description

Public Safety TechnicianAre you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Public Safety Technician, working with the Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for responding to routine calls for services such as found, lost, and stolen property, delayed burglaries, and stolen vehicles.Under basic supervision, provides support to Yuma Police Department (YPD) sworn police officers by responding to routine calls for service such as found, lost and stolen property, delayed burglaries, and stolen vehicles; conducts field investigations, collects evidence and details of crimes, and writes reports; assists with other Police support and community service programs.Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Responds to calls for service which do not require the presence of a sworn Police Officer.Investigates crime, gathers physical evidence, takes measurements and photographs, interviews victims and witnesses and takes detailed notes.Writes detailed police reports for review by supervisor.Collects, secures, stores and monitors property and evidence, ensuring appropriate documentation of chain of custody for items.Destroys or returns evidence following established policies and procedures.Prepares bookings; completes paperwork, takes photographs, fingerprints and other tasks related to prisoner processing.Assists YPD Officers by performing routine support duties; duties may vary according to job assignment.Provides relevant testimony in court/legal proceedings.Assists YPD Detectives by performing various support duties during criminal and civil investigations.Assists YPD Public Affairs Unit by performing public presentations, various support duties involving media, public relations and community programs.Assists with neighborhood policing, community service programs and community events.Copies and disseminates a variety of print, electronic and/or other media as requested.Assists quartermaster with inventory and warehouse duties, and special assignments.Schedules and conducts security inspections in the field.Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.