Public Safety Technician

City of Yuma; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Yuma is seeking a Public Safety Technician to support the Yuma Police Department. The role includes responding to routine calls, evidence handling, and assisting officers, detectives, and public affairs in various tasks.

Under supervision, you will write reports, gather evidence, conduct field investigations, and participate in community programs. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience are required; polygraph and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and one year of customer service, clerical, and/or computer experience.
• Experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred. Must pass a polygraph and background check.

Responsibilities

• Responds to routine calls for service which do not require a sworn Police Officer.
• Investigates crime, gathers physical evidence, takes measurements and photographs, interviews victims and witnesses and takes detailed notes.
• Writes detailed police reports for review by supervisor.
• Collects, secures, stores and monitors property and evidence, ensuring appropriate documentation of chain of custody for items.
• Destroys or returns evidence following established policies and procedures.
• Prepares bookings; completes paperwork, takes photographs, fingerprints and other tasks related to prisoner processing.
• Assists YPD Officers by performing routine support duties; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Provides relevant testimony in court/legal proceedings.
• Assists YPD Detectives by performing various support duties during criminal and civil investigations.
• Assists YPD Public Affairs Unit by performing public presentations, various support duties involving media, public relations and community programs.
• Assists with neighborhood policing, community service programs and community events.
• Copies and disseminates a variety of print, electronic and/or other media as requested.
• Assists quartermaster with inventory and warehouse duties, and special assignments.
• Schedules and conducts security inspections in the field.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.

Skills

Interviewing victims and witnesses

Dealing with difficult individuals

Interacting with diverse communities

Following written and verbal instr

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year customer service/clerical/computer experience

Job description

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Public Safety Technician, working with the Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for responding to routine calls for services such as found, lost, and stolen property, delayed burglaries, and stolen vehicles.

Under basic supervision, provides support to Yuma Police Department (YPD) sworn police officers by responding to routine calls for service such as found, lost and stolen property, delayed burglaries, and stolen vehicles; conducts field investigations, collects evidence and details of crimes, and writes reports; assists with other Police support and community service programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: --

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to calls for service which do not require the presence of a sworn Police Officer.
• Investigates crime, gathers physical evidence, takes measurements and photographs, interviews victims and witnesses and takes detailed notes.
• Writes detailed police reports for review by supervisor.
• Collects, secures, stores and monitors property and evidence, ensuring appropriate documentation of chain of custody for items.
• Destroys or returns evidence following established policies and procedures.
• Prepares bookings; completes paperwork, takes photographs, fingerprints and other tasks related to prisoner processing.
• Assists YPD Officers by performing routine support duties; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Provides relevant testimony in court/legal proceedings.
• Assists YPD Detectives by performing various support duties during criminal and civil investigations.
• Assists YPD Public Affairs Unit by performing public presentations, various support duties involving media, public relations and community programs.
• Assists with neighborhood policing, community service programs and community events.
• Copies and disseminates a variety of print, electronic and/or other media as requested.
• Assists quartermaster with inventory and warehouse duties, and special assignments.
• Schedules and conducts security inspections in the field.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and one year of customer service, clerical, and/or computer experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred. Must pass a polygraph examination and background check.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Safe work practices and occupational hazards in accident scenes and traffic environments.
• State laws and YPD policies governing management of property and evidence.
• Geography, roads, and landmarks of City and surrounding areas.

Skill in:

• Interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Dealing with physically and/or verbally uncooperative, distraught, or hostile individuals.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Following and communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment and in the field. Required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects. May be required to be "on-call". Must be able to work shift work and participate in mandatory shift/assignment rotation.