Public Safety Aide (Red Light Camera/Speed Enforcement)

Salary : $20.29 Hourly

Location : Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-0103

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to enforce traffic / parking laws, to include responding to traffic accidents, rendering first aid, conducting accident investigations, issuing citations, and providing traffic control.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Reviews Red Light and Speed Enforcement Camera events in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and issues Notice of Violation (NOV) and / or Uniform Traffic Citation(UTC).

Enforces traffic laws, parking laws, and other applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.

Responds to traffic accidents / complaints and conducts accident investigations for non-serious bodily injury (SBI) or non-fatality crashes; provides first aid at accident sites; investigates collisions / accidents involving vehicular / property damage, personal injuries, hit-and-run drivers; prepares accident reports and diagrams; reviews evidence, and develops conclusions; issues traffic / parking citations as appropriate.

Uses visual observation and radar / laser speed detection units to enforce speed laws; sets up speed display trailer along roadsides to advise motorists of their speeds.

Provides traffic control or crowd control for accident scenes, traffic homicide investigations (THIs), special events, or other situations as appropriate.

Controls traffic in school crossings, intersections, or related areas; guides traffic flow through school zones; directs pedestrian traffic and provides protection / monitoring of children, parents, or other pedestrians to ensure their safety in crossing streets / intersections in school zones.

Patrols designated areas of city to detect and deter traffic violations or other concerns; checks or reports suspicious vehicles, persons, or situations; identifies traffic violations; identifies traffic problems and investigates traffic hazards; responds to calls regarding abandoned vehicles and curbstoning; coordinates removal of debris or other hazards from roadways; observes and reports damaged streets, signs, and malfunctioning traffic control devices; maintains high visibility in the community.

Performs public service duties; provides general assistance to the public, such as assisting stranded motorists, providing directions, or extinguishing small fires.

Participates in court activities; responds to court subpoenas; testifies and presents evidence during court.

Operates, inspects, and maintains a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with law enforcement, which may include a police vehicle, speed display trailer, radar / laser equipment, flashlight, fire extinguisher, measuring devices, photographic equipment, tape recorder, radio / communications equipment, telephone, broom, hand tools, or general office equipment.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day / night hours, in congested traffic, in adverse weather conditions, and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, activity reports, accident reports, diagrams, citations, towing records, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, criminal history reports, driver history reports, subpoenas, laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, maps, diagrams, bulletins, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a personal computer or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, e-mail, Internet, and other computer programs.

Communicates with supervisors, officers, employees, dispatchers, other divisions / departments, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, emergency / medical personnel, victims, complainants, offenders, towing companies, the public, the media, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to obtain information, coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Creates / maintains positive public relations with the general public; maintains and promotes peace and order in the community; provides education and information to the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, safety, or other issues.

Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations / activities, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal / civil case law; participates in physical fitness training and continuing education activities; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Assists in Real Time Crime Center.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a high school diploma or valid equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests. The State of Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission must approve non-U.S. education equivalency.
• Possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Supplemental Information

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, subordinates, management, Police Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics and the general public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge of department regulations, traffic laws, parking laws, applicable codes, City ordinances, State Statutes and Federal Laws.

Skill in preparing and maintaining complete and accurate reports.

Ability to establish effective and professional working relationships with supervisors, City officials, law enforcement personnel and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to effectively exert control over traffic and pedestrians during accident scenes, malfunctioning traffic signals, or other situations as appropriate.

Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize a personal computer and office software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements : Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, smoke, hazardous materials, fire, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright / dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, violence, explosives, firearms, or rude / irate customers.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes :

Dismemberment Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness

Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov / publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance

The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and / or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance

Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans

The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans

Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability

The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation

All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his / her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance

The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program

The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

Credit Union

All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and / or dependent care expenses

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

What is your highest level of education completed?

Do you currently possess, or are you eligible to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire, a valid Florida Driver's License?

Do you have at least one year of verifiable experience volunteering for or working with community organizations, including social or faith-based groups that demonstrates your ability to positively and effectively interact with people from a variety of cultures, languages, disabilities, or socio-economic situations?

If you selected "Yes" to the answer above, please provide more detailed information regarding your response. If you selected "No" to the answer above, please type in "N / A" in the box below.

Do you have at least one year of experience involving traffic enforcement, some knowledge of general law enforcement, or comparable work experience?

If you selected "Yes" to the answer above, please provide more detailed information regarding your response. If you selected "No" to the answer above, please type in "N / A" in the box below.

Please select all of the languages below (other than English) in which you are FLUENT.

If you selected "Other" to the question above, please indicate in the box below the language(s) in which you are fluent (other than English). If you indicated that you were not fluent in any other language, please type "N / A".

Do you currently possess and maintain a valid Select Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) certification? If yes, you must attach a copy of the certification to your application.

Required Question

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