Community Service Officer (Part-Time)

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Respond to non-emergency calls regarding crimes not in progress (e.g. burglary, theft, and graffiti). Review, approve, or reject on-line citizen reports submitted via on-line reporting platform. Investigate hazardous, unsafe conditions and noise violations. Respond to crime scenes to assist. Investigate and respond to abandoned auto violations according to state and municipal regulations. Assist in neighborhood dispute resolution and departmental community policing activities. Assist the Concentrated Area Patrol (CAP) by performing municipal code enforcement, including the enforcement of park rules and regulations throughout the City's park system. This is a non-sworn, part-time position.

The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related and/or a logical assignment to the classification.

• Provide non-sworn staff support to the Police Department on a wide variety of programs, projects and services.
• Review, approve, or reject on-line citizen reports submitted via on-line criminal reporting platform and perform follow up.
• Respond to non-emergency calls regarding cold crimes (crimes not in progress) that are not major offenses. Take case information and complete report.
• Monitor reported abandoned vehicles and secure removal from streets. Handle crime scene processing, including photography, diagrams, fingerprint services and collection/processing of evidence.
• Patrol the Downtown Area and enforcement municipal code violations.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information from the public. Work with Code Enforcement Specialist in addressing municipal code problems that require police assistance.
• Investigates property-related violations of City ordinances and graffiti reports, handles lost/found property issues, and animal complaints.
• Direct traffic and manage specific event situations.
• Alert City Police Department to the presence of hazardous situations.
• Performs as a member of the team; acts ethically and responsibly; supports and demonstrates engagement in diversity, inclusion and equity and maintains effective working relationships with others; demonstrates professionalism and respect in all workplace interactions.
• Participate in the department's fitness program per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintain proficiency by attending training conferences and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Testify in court if necessary. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, dependent on operational needs of the Department.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Possession of a High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year's experience working with the public. This is a quasi-law enforcement position requiring adherence to state and local laws and vehicle statutes both in an on and off duty status and to the behavior required by the Ashland Police Department for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must undergo an in depth background investigation which will examine previous employment, previous contacts with police agencies and other aspects of the applicant's background as well as a psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical if an offer of employment is made.

License: Possession of a valid Oregon driver's license (or ability to obtain by date of hire) and acceptable driving record.

Certificate: Possession of a LEDS certificate, or the ability to obtain such certificate within 30 days of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: Prior experience in a law enforcement setting, an Associates or Bachelors degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of modern public administration, including planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and controlling.
• Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons(s) committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure, and the preservation of evidence in criminal cases.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive law enforcement program.
• Contemporary technical and administrative methods of crime prevention, juvenile delinquency control, law enforcement, and related functions, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, and safety.
• Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property, and environmental protection.
• Internal police department operations issues.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and court decisions with specific reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies including rules of evidence related to search, seizure, and preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
• Geography of the City and the location of important buildings.
• Principles and practices of hazard and safety management.
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.
• Research methods; report writing techniques; statistical concepts and methods; principles and techniques of project management.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct a wide variety of police service programs and activities.
• Conduct thorough investigations and obtain pertinent information through interviews and interrogations.
• Plan, organize, and direct the use of human and financial resources.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Operate police vehicles and police radio, and other weapons as required.
• Prepare and present reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Represent the City effectively in consults, counsel, business and professional groups.
• Assist and support team performance and work cooperatively with other team members.
• Provide positive support to internal and external customers.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving, organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to deal effectively, courteously and firmly with the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(1) Mobility: frequent sitting for long periods of time; frequent standing; occasional bending or squatting.(2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds.(3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.(4) Dexterity: frequent use of keyboard frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.(5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person, on the phone, and on a radio. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone; occasional exposure to dangerous situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work occurs in an outside environment with exposure to varied weather conditions;work is also performed in a business office setting subject to moderate noise. The work environment has a direct impact upon the physical requirements for the job as the job may occasionally include some exposure to fumes, odors,dust, and airborne particles as well as contact with individuals who may become violent or combative, who may be under the influence of drugs/alcohol, or who may have communicablediseases.Pleaseapply ONLINE athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashlandor

A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.

Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to proceed further in the selection process. Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please). The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Ashland grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

A thorough background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for hire.

The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.

The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin. Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.