Public Safety Technician: Field Support & Community Outreach

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

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.