Public Safety Officer I or II

IVINS CITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Public Safety Officer I Job Description:  (scroll down for Public Safety Officer II Job Description)

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a wide range of working level technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, security, and rendering aid and related to protecting life and property of Ivins City and Santa Clara City residents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Public Safety Sergeant and under the general supervision of the Public Safety Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None – this is not a supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Patrol and Traffic – Enforce all applicable City and State laws and ordinances by apprehending, citing, and arresting violators when appropriate; enforce traffic laws and regulations to assure safe and efficient traffic flow; conduct speed enforcement activities; initiate traffic stops and issue citations; investigate traffic accidents; enforce traffic and parking violations; direct traffic and assists motorists as needed.
2. Calls for Assistance – Respond to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by maintaining the peace, supplying information, and aiding in assisting the citizens as applicable.
3. Reports – Complete detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents, and other cases as appropriate; present evidence and testimony in court and other hearings are required.
4. Operation of Equipment – Operate police vehicle and other department equipment in a manner that will maximize its life span and will provide the utmost safety for the officer and the public; maintain visible presence to deter and prevent crime.
5. Public Relations – Perform ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the Ivins City Public Safety Department within the community; as assigned, represent the department by speaking at public meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens; present a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.
6. Other Law Enforcement Duties – Attend court and give testimony as needed to related circumstances of arrests and various enforcement activities.
7. Investigations – Investigate criminal activity; gather evidence; interview victims, witnesses and suspects; take appropriate action to solve cases and to bring suspects before proper judicial process; serve warrants, processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of disposition.
8. Animal Control – Perform general animal control duties as back up to Ivins City Animal Control Officer including citation, complaints, shelter operations and maintenance.
9. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 21 year of age and a U.S. citizen
2. Must have valid Utah Driver’s License.
3. Must either reside in Ivins City or Santa Clara or within 30 miles of said cities’ limit.  

Education and Experience:

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have current Peace Officer Certification/Special Function Officer from Utah P.O.S.T. or certify within 12 months of hire.
3. Must complete Ivins City Field Training within 6 months.
4. Must have CPR Certification and First Aid Training.

Knowledge:

1. Law Enforcement – Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; knowledge of methods of arrest; knowledge of practices and procedures for emergency vehicle operation; knowledge of investigative procedures and practices; knowledge of legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement, courtroom procedures and laws of evidence.
2. Law and Government – Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
3. Local Geography – Knowledge of local geography and road systems.
4. Computers/Office Machines – Knowledge of proper use of computers and office machines.
5. Computer Software – Knowledge of, and proficiency in using, Microsoft Word.
6. English – Knowledge of the English language, including proper structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills:

1. Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
2. Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
4. Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
5. Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
6. Instructing – Teaching others how to do something; helping others to understand something.
7. Negotiation – Bring others together in an attempt to reconcile differences.
8. Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
9. Judgment & Decision Making – Considering the advantages and disadvantages of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
10. Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities:

1. Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
2. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
3. Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
4. Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
5. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
6. Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
7. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
8. Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
10. Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
11. Far Vision – The ability to see details at a distance.
12. Wrist-Finger Dexterity – The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Some office environment with light physical effort which may include sitting or standing for extended periods while operating assigned equipment. 
2. Some moderate physical activity that may require walking, standing, stooping, bending sitting, and/or reaching; lifting, pushing and/or pulling of moderate weights occasionally over 100 pounds. 
3. Required to work outdoors in desert climate. 
4. Moderate to heavy exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.  The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons.  This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.  Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Public Safety Officer II Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a wide range of working level technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, security, and rendering aid and related to protecting life and property of Ivins City and Santa Clara City residents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Public Safety Sergeant and under the general supervision of the Public Safety Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None – this is not a supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Patrol and Traffic – Enforce all applicable City and State laws and ordinances by apprehending, citing, and arresting violators when appropriate; enforce traffic laws and regulations to assure safe and efficient traffic flow; conduct speed enforcement activities; initiate traffic stops and issue citations; investigate traffic accidents; enforce traffic and parking violations; direct traffic and assists motorists as needed.
2. Calls for Assistance – Respond to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by maintaining the peace, supplying information, and aiding in assisting the citizens as applicable.
3. Reports – Complete detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents, and other cases as appropriate; present evidence and testimony in court and other hearings are required.
4. Operation of Equipment – Operate police vehicle and other department equipment in a manner that will maximize its life span and will provide the utmost safety for the officer and the public; maintain visible presence to deter and prevent crime.
5. Public Relations – Perform ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the Ivins City Public Safety Department within the community; as assigned, represent the department by speaking at public meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens; present a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.
6. Other Law Enforcement Duties – Attend court and give testimony as needed to related circumstances of arrests and various enforcement activities.
7. Investigations – Investigate criminal activity; gather evidence; interview victims, witnesses and suspects; take appropriate action to solve cases and to bring suspects before proper judicial process; serve warrants, processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of disposition.
8. Animal Control – Perform general animal control duties as back up to Ivins City Animal Control Officer including citation, complaints, shelter operations and maintenance.
9. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
2. Valid Utah Driver’s License.
3. Must either reside in Ivins City or Santa Clara or within 30 miles of said cities’ limit.

 Education and Experience:

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have current Peace Officer Certification/Law Enforcement Officer from Utah P.O.S.T. or certify within 6 months of hire.
3. Must have completed Ivins City Field Training.
4. Must have at least two (2) years previous experience as a Public Safety Officer I or equivalent.
5. Must have CPR Certification and First Aid Training.

Knowledge:

1. Law Enforcement – Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; knowledge of methods of arrest; knowledge of practices and procedures for emergency vehicle operation; knowledge of investigative procedures and practices; knowledge of legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement, courtroom procedures and laws of evidence.
2. Law and Government – Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
3. Local Geography – Knowledge of local geography and road systems.
4. Computers/Office Machines – Knowledge of proper use of computers and office machines.
5. Computer Software – Knowledge of, and proficiency in using, Microsoft Word.
6. English – Knowledge of the English language, including proper structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills:

1. Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
2. Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
4. Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
5. Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
6. Instructing – Teaching others how to do something; helping others to understand something.
7. Negotiation – Bring others together in an attempt to reconcile differences.
8. Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
9. Judgment & Decision Making – Considering the advantages and disadvantages of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
10. Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities:

1. Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
2. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
3. Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
4. Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
5. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
6. Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
7. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
8. Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
10. Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
11. Far Vision – The ability to see details at a distance.
12. Wrist-Finger Dexterity – The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Some office environment with light physical effort which may include sitting or standing for extended periods while operating assigned equipment. 
2. Some moderate physical activity that may require walking, standing, stooping, bending sitting, and/or reaching; lifting, pushing and/or pulling of moderate weights occasionally over 100 pounds. 
3. Required to work outdoors in desert climate. 
4. Moderate to heavy exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.  The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons.  This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.  Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Salary : $26 - $34