Community Service Aide

Police Service Aide

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, supplements the sworn officer ranks by assuming portions of the non-enforcement calls for service, station details and administrative tasks, promoting police / public relations through community projects, court time, and special events to maximize the services of the Police Department.

The successful candidate must be able to :

• Provide general assistance / information to the public
• Complete, update, submit required reports / documents / forms
• Respond to traffic accidents
• Monitor / respond to dispatch and calls for service
• Direct traffic flow
• Collect, complete, and obtain accurate information to prepare clear, concise reports, supplemental reports and / or court-petitions / affidavits (if applicable) in accordance with department policy and state and / or federal statutes
• Liaison with community service providers in an effort to improve the quality of life within their assigned community
• Patrol controlled parking areas and assigned areas and report any suspicious activities / vehicles / persons / hazards to the Communications Unit
• Enforce parking ordinances
• Respond to parking related complaints / issues
• Conduct effective follow up activities related to minor property investigations consistent with agency policies
• Utilize a two-way radio and communicate in a clear, concise and intelligent manner under all conditions and at all times
• Identify and analyze problems and develop effective responses and solutions to resolve such problems
• Convey verbal information / instructions / directives / commands in a clear, concise, and intelligent manner
• Provide written communications and reports in an accurate, concise, legible and timely manner

Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED, a current valid Florida Driver's License, successfully complete the Police Service Aide Academy and be eligible to be employed as a Police Service Aide per Florida Statute 316 and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement-Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, OR have successfully completed the Florida Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Training Program (Academy) per Florida Statute and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement-Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, OR have successfully completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (EOT) process for Law Enforcement Officers per Florida Statute, Florida Administrative Code, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement-Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

Salary range : $30,592 $45,888 DOQ / E.

Flexible schedule is required. Excellent benefits.

Open until filled.

The Town of Surfside is an Equal Opportunity / Drug Free Workplace Employer. Veterans' preference will be awarded under applicable Florida Law. All applications and resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

Send Application to :

Human Resources Department 9293 Harding Avenue Surfside, FL 33154 Phone : (305) 861-4863

You may e-mail your resume to hr@townofsurfsidefl.gov, or fax to (305) 715-0002.