Police Support Specialist

City Of Opa Locka; Florida; On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Opa-Locka in Florida is seeking a Public Service Aide to support the Police Department in non-police, non-hazardous service calls. The role involves preparing police reports, responding to calls for assistance, and issuing traffic and parking citations.

Under supervision, you will assist with investigations, maintain records, attend court as needed, and participate in crime prevention programs. A Florida driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required, with one year of

Qualifications

• High School or vocational school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of public contact experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrols in marked Police Service Aide units; answers and responds to calls for service.
• Investigates traffic crashes and prepares crash reports to include Hit and Run follow-up investigations.
• Investigate minor property crimes to include Thefts, Criminal Mischief, Vehicle Burglaries, Frauds, Auto Thefts, and miscellaneous Non-Violent calls.
• Prepare incident reports as required. Assists with Traffic Control.
• Assists with transporting documents and evidence to and from Court, the Lab, and the Police Department.
• Issues citations for parking and other infractions of the law.
• Conduct crime prevention awareness programs for public and private groups. Assists at crime scenes and at special activities or events.
• Processes minor crime scenes for evidence. Deploys and retrieves department equipment.
• Attends and testifies at court and/or gives depositions as subpoenaed. Enters and cancels information on Teletype machine.
• Accepts and processes subpoenas for sworn and non-sworn personnel. Research and provides information to staff and the public.
• Prepares periodic reports and logs such as vehicle inspection logs, daily logs, and overtime slips.
• Attending seminars and classes to maintain or improve technical and professional skills
• Performs other assignment as required.

Skills

Public interaction

Verbal communication

Written reports

Discretion

Independent work

Stress tolerance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Opa-Locka in Florida is seeking a Public Service Aide to support the Police Department in non-police, non-hazardous service calls. The role involves preparing police reports, responding to calls for assistance, and issuing traffic and parking citations.

Under supervision, you will assist with investigations, maintain records, attend court as needed, and participate in crime prevention programs. A Florida driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required, with one year of