What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Safety Officer position at City of Columbia?
Job Description Summary
The purpose of this job is to be a visible presence in City parks and trails with a goal of providing safety and security to all visitors. Performs law enforcement work involving prevention, detection, and investigation of criminal acts, apprehension and arrest of law violators, and safeguarding of lives and property. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Patrols city parks for to prevent, detect, and respond to criminal activity and dangers to persons and property.
- Assists Parks and Recreation with administrative and security-related tasks for public events.
- Participates in ongoing training and maintains required certification and licensure.
- Provides court testimony as necessary.
- Performs administrative duties; completes and maintains accurate records and documentation.
- Participates in meetings.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others. Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
Fiscal Responsibility
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience
Licenses or Certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of :
Skill in :
Ability to :
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment – Sometimes
Outdoor environment – Frequently / Often
Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently or often
Vehicle – Frequently or Often
Right of way – Frequently or Often
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Hours / Days Variable – will be discussed during interview. Starting Salary $24.74 Plus shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am Pay Grade P2 Number of Positions Available 3 Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This position is open until filled with a preferred application date of February 14, 2025.
Salary : $25
