Public Safety Aide

JOB
Provide public safety service and support to the community that might be delayed due to workload and calls for service of sworn deputies.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Respond to assigned requests for service and conduct preliminary investigation on traffic related matters.• Examine roadways for hazards and clear obstructions if necessary.• Direct traffic during special events, emergencies, or when traffic conditions warrant special control.• Provide sworn testimony in court.• Conduct escorts.• Initiate and coordinate medical response as needed.• Answer basic questions from the public, assist motorists, pedestrians, and other citizens.• Monitor Santa Fe County owned cameras.• Complete written reports as required.• Enforce County Ordinances.• May provide basic emergency aid.• May help identify witnesses and evidence at accident scenes; assist in diagramming when directed by investigating officer.• May assist patrol officers in collecting initial information on a Uniform Accident Report (UAR).• May assist other law enforcement or public safety agencies on-site.• May issue “Motor Vehicle Accident Report” form involving roadway accidents where damage is less than $500.00 and there are no complaints of injury.• May direct correspondence to vehicle owners involving improperly placed vehicles on public right of way.• Other appropriate and related duties as assigned.Knowledge/Skills: • Knowledge of the county geography, traffic codes, personal safety procedures, principles of first aid, operation of tool and equipment, and department rules and regulations.• Skill in communications, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.• Ability to learn and analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action under stress and in a variety of circumstances dealing with human behavior, to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.• Ability to enforce NM State Statutes.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors, in varied weather conditions and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The work schedule shall include shift, evening, weekend, holiday and on-call hours. Travel is required. May require arduous physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions. Must be able to drag 175 lbs. for 15 feet and lift up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. Clarity of vision at long and short distance is required. May be subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and/or animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, gases and fumes. Work may involve high risk or potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations; exposure to excessive noise; working near hazardous moving equipment or machinery; or working with hostile, violent or offensive individuals. Work may require the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices, or materials.Conditions of Employment: The selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, the selected candidate must submit to and pass a county-paid criminal background screening. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as the incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.