Patrol Aide

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and Equipment Provided

Free 24/7 Gym Access

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Military Leave

Funeral Leave

Family and Medical Leave

Holidays & Time Off

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Medical Care Flexible Spending

Health Savings Account

Legal Service Plan

Optional Life Insurance

Optional Long-Term Care Insurance

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Patrol Aide to support the Police Department's Operations. You will assist with traffic control at accidents, school crossings, and events, respond to disabled vehicles, and help with missing persons searches.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, US citizenship, and willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED / HSE.
• Must have a valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Conditional employment requirement to apply to sworn officer at age 20 1/2 or after cadet program for 2 years and 6 months.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
• Employees work rotating schedules, including weekends and holidays, and may work beyond regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists sworn officers with traffic control at scenes of vehicle accidents.
• Directs and controls traffic at school crossings and special events.
• Responds to reports of disabled vehicles, assists motorists, and provides traffic control as needed.
• Completes phone reports and investigates abandoned vehicles.
• Collects evidence relating to minor property crimes as directed by a supervisor.
• Conducts searches for missing persons.
• Transports police department vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with parking violations at locations without disorderly subjects on scene.
• Provides information and referrals to the public and other agencies.
• Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Attends training meetings and professional classes to improve skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy & Sensitivity

Effective Communicator

Multilingual Skills

Community Engagement

Professional Development

Collaborative Team Player

Physical Fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSE

Job description

Position Overview

As a Patrol Aide, your responsibilities will include assisting with traffic control, responding to reports of disabled vehicles, and conducting searches for missing persons. You’ll also assist with parking violations and provide essential information and assistance to the public. This role is crucial in upholding public safety and enhancing community relations.

Typical Tasks

• Assists sworn officers with traffic control at scenes of vehicle accidents.
• Directs and controls traffic at school crossings and special events.
• Responds to reports of disabled vehicles, assists disabled motorists, and provides traffic control as needed.
• Completes phone reports and investigates abandoned vehicles.
• Collects evidence relating to minor property crimes as directed by a supervisor.
• Conducts searches for missing persons.
• Transports police department vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with parking violations at locations without disorderly subjects on scene.
• Provides information and assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
• Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Attends training meetings, in-service training, and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Type: Public

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Department: POLICE

Division: POLICE OPERATIONS

Number of hours worked per week: 40

Work Schedule: Dayshifts or Evening shifts (Mon-Fri) with occasional weekends. (Varies)

Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA.

Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine

Pay Grade: GE06

Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary: $42,580

Benefits

• Uniforms and Equipment Provided
• Free 24/7 Access to 7 Private Chesapeake PD Gyms
• Paid Annual Leave (up to 37 days per year)
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 days per year)
• Paid Military Leave (up to 21 days per year)
• Funeral Leave (up to 3 days for the death of certain family members)
• Family and Medical Leave (time off for the birth or adoption of a child, a serious health condition, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition)
• The City observes the same paid holidays and additional time off as the State of Virginia.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Legal Service Plan
• Additional Optional Life Insurance
• Additional Optional Long-Term Care Insurance

Vocational/Educational Requirement

Requires a high school diploma or GED / HSE .

Special Certifications and Licenses

Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification will be required.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must meet the same minimum qualifications as a sworn officer, except for age.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
• As a conditional employment requirement, all Patrol Aides must apply to be a sworn police officer when they reach the age of 20 ½ years old or upon service in the cadet program for 2 years and 6 months.
• Patrol Aides who fail to apply to be a sworn officer or whose years of service exceed 2 years and 6 months will be removed from the Cadet Program.
• Employees are required to work rotating schedules, including weekends and holidays, and may need to work beyond their regular hours when operationally necessary. Employees may be required to work additional hours to meet short-term departmental needs or respond to City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and locations may fall outside normal job duties.

Automatic Disqualifying Factors

• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
• Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative.
• Use of Cocaine, LSD , PCP , or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years. (Subject to ADA guidelines)
• Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork).
• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.
• Tattoo Policy, any large tattoo’s on the neck, head and/or face are prohibited; however, small tattoos are on a case by case basis for approval by the Chief.
• Permanent body modifications such as earlobe stretching, subdermal implants, or similar alterations that are extreme, distracting or undermine professional decorum are prohibited.

Driving Record Policy

• No more than two convictions involving any moving violation within the last twelve months.
• No violations or convictions that indicate the valid driver’s license is/was denied, suspended or revoked during the past two years for any reason other than failure to pay fines or other non-drug or alcohol related administrative reason(s).
• No drug or alcohol related driving convictions within the past three years.
• No more than one conviction of reckless driving or driving 20 or more miles over the speed limit within the past three years.
• Convictions which are so egregious that they could be deemed negligent in the City’s duties to the public may be addressed separately through the City’s Disciplinary Policy or may result in disqualification of an applicant, intern, or volunteer. The date of conviction and anticipated date of hire will be used when determining eligibility under this policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Empathy and Sensitivity: Ability to empathize and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and communication in challenging situations.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation, enabling positive interactions with diverse community members and fostering trust within the team.
• Multilingual Skills: Proficiency in a second language commonly spoken in our diverse community, empowering effective communication with a broader range of residents.
• Community Engagement: Prior experience or involvement in community engagement initiatives, outreach programs, or volunteer work.
• Professional Development: Eagerness to engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on providing fair and impartial police services.
• Collaborative Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing positively to a diverse team environment.
• Physical Fitness:Willing to improve physical fitness and stamina, ensuring the ability to effectively perform job duties.