Public Safety Officer
Company: City of Denton
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a wide
variety of non-emergency law enforcement support tasks, which do
not require the exercise of peace officer powers of arrest or
firearms within the Police Department's Investigations Bureau.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
Essential Functions:
* Responds to non-emergency calls for service throughout the
City
* Enforces parking regulations and writes citations as
appropriate
* Takes reports both over the phone and in person; enters data into
proper computer system
* Patrols in assigned vehicle
* Responds to traffic crash scenes, stranded motorists, traffic
hazards, and takes delayed criminal offense reports
* Collects and secures evidence
* Assists police officers by waiting for wreckers and towing
abandoned vehicles
* Performs traffic and crowd control at special events and
incidents
* Assists the public with various issues, including criminal,
civil, city business, and other related questions
* Resolves criminal complaints and requests from city staff,
residents and businesses, and performs related duties as
required
* Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
* Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
* High School Diploma or GED equivalent
OR
* Any combination of related education, experience, certifications
and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully
performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing
* Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with
coworkers and customers
Preferences:
* Bilingual in Spanish and English
* Good driving record
* Good public relations
Conditions of Employment:
* Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state
required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment
(must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required
minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per
state law)
* Must successfully complete the employment process including a
polygraph, psychological and physical examinations, drug screen,
thorough background investigation, and social security number
verification
* A personal history statement must be submitted with each
application
* Must be able to work in all kinds of weather
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word
describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by
the incumbent during a typical workday.
* Sedentary- lifting no more than 10 pounds
* Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
* Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25
pounds
* Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50
pounds
* Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50
pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is
expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical
workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (
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