Police Assistant

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Writes citations for parking, standing or stopping violations of the Municipal Code and California's Vehicle Code; determines violations of parking infractions and laws by observation and marking parked vehicles; observes and processes abandoned vehicles; assists citizens in parking and with disabled vehicles; answers citizens' complaints regarding traffic problems and attempts to alleviate them by enforcement or other appropriate means; assists in searches for lost persons and misplaced vehicles; directs traffic when congestion develops; assists in crowd control; assists in vehicle collision investigations; and testifies in court when required; operates fingerprinting and photographic equipment.

Performs duties relating to code enforcement; maintains files on evidence, narcotics, seized property, and found property. Maintains and organizes the evidence/property storage room; arranges for the legal release or destruction of evidence, narcotics, and property; prepares inventory lists; arranges for the removal of abandoned vehicles from public or private property; completes appropriate written documents for the removal of abandoned vehicles from public or private property; issues specified Municipal Code citations; may operate dispatch equipment on a fill-in or relief basis; may perform duties relating to the collection of evidence in criminal cases; may require working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent; two years paid experience in work involving heavy public contact or one year of experience with a law enforcement agency in either a paid or volunteer position; valid California's driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; must be able to pass a physical examination and a comprehensive background examination prior to employment.

Desirable: Knowledge of the Vehicle Code as it relates to parking rules and regulations; ability to read, understand and enforce ordinances, laws and regulations; ability to observe and remember details of incidents; ability to operate the police dispatch equipment; knowledge and experience in stock and inventory control; prior work experience within or around a Police Department. Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Be able to deal effectively and tactfully with the public and fellow employees.