Police Assistant

Summary

Writes citations for parking, standing or stopping violations of the Municipal Code and California's Vehicle Code; determines violations of parking infractions and laws by observation and marking parked vehicles; observes and processes abandoned vehicles; assists citizens in parking and with disabled vehicles; answers citizens' complaints regarding traffic problems and attempts to alleviate them by enforcement or other appropriate means; assists in searches for lost persons and misplaced vehicles; directs traffic when congestion develops; assists in crowd control; assists in vehicle collision investigations; and testifies in court when required; operates fingerprinting and photographic equipment.

Performs duties relating to code enforcement; maintains files on evidence, narcotics, seized property, and found property. Maintains and organizes the evidence/property storage room; arranges for the legal release or destruction of evidence, narcotics, and property; prepares inventory lists; arranges for the removal of abandoned vehicles from public or private property; completes appropriate written documents for the removal of abandoned vehicles from public or private property; issues specified Municipal Code citations; may operate dispatch equipment on a fill-in or relief basis; may perform duties relating to the collection of evidence in criminal cases; may require working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent; two years paid experience in work involving heavy public contact or one year of experience with a law enforcement agency in either a paid or volunteer position; valid California's driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; must be able to pass a physical examination and a comprehensive background examination prior to employment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Vehicle Code as it relates to parking rules and regulations; ability to read, understand and enforce ordinances, laws and regulations; ability to observe and remember details of incidents; ability to operate the police dispatch equipment; knowledge and experience in stock and inventory control; prior work experience within or around a Police Department. Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Be able to deal effectively and tactfully with the public and fellow employees.

Job Description

Writes citations for parking, standing or stopping violations of the Municipal Code and California's Vehicle Code; determines violations of parking infractions and laws by observation and marking parked vehicles; observes and processes abandoned vehicles; assists citizens in parking and with disabled vehicles; answers citizens' complaints regarding traffic problems and attempts to alleviate them by enforcement or other appropriate means; assists in searches for lost persons and misplaced vehicles; directs traffic when congestion develops; assists in crowd control; assists in vehicle collision investigations; and testifies in court when required; operates fingerprinting and photographic equipment.

Performs duties relating to code enforcement; maintains files on evidence, narcotics, seized property, and found property. Maintains and organizes the evidence/property storage room; arranges for the legal release or destruction of evidence, narcotics, and property; prepares inventory lists; arranges for the removal of abandoned vehicles from public or private property; completes appropriate written documents for the removal of abandoned vehicles from public or private property; issues specified Municipal Code citations; may operate dispatch equipment on a fill-in or relief basis; may perform duties relating to the collection of evidence in criminal cases; may require working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent; two years paid experience in work involving heavy public contact or one year of experience with a law enforcement agency in either a paid or volunteer position; valid California's driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; must be able to pass a physical examination and a comprehensive background examination prior to employment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Vehicle Code as it relates to parking rules and regulations; ability to read, understand and enforce ordinances, laws and regulations; ability to observe and remember details of incidents; ability to operate the police dispatch equipment; knowledge and experience in stock and inventory control; prior work experience within or around a Police Department. Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Be able to deal effectively and tactfully with the public and fellow employees.