Public Safety Aid
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Job Description
Position Overview
Position Summary:
Under general supervision the Public Safety Aide performs a wide variety of tasks (such as responding to parking and traffic related calls issuing parking citations serving correspondence and preparing related reports and/or documentation) which do not require the authority of a sworn law enforcement officer. Actual work performed will vary according to assignment and position level. This position and its respective classifications are noncommissioned positions within the Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Department of Public Safety (DPS) (this position does not have arrest powers and is unarmed). Incumbent will operate a motor vehicle as necessary for assigned tasks. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has an interest in law enforcement and is seeking future advancement opportunities in public safety with the ENMU DPS after serving in this civilian capacity. Therefore when eligible the incumbent must make an effort to progress through Level 1 Security Officer certification in the state of New Mexico and transition (through open recruitment) to an uncertified police cadet (Police Officer I Uncertified) position upon reaching twentyone 21 years of age.Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists motorists or citizens as directed by supervisor or responds to calls for service not requiring the assistance of a sworn police officer.
- Enforces parking regulations and issues parking citations.
- Assists with delayed offense reports of petty misdemeanor and misdemeanorlevel offenses such as simple vandalism petty larceny and abandoned vehicles. This includes preparing related offense and incident reports.
- Assists with traffic accidents such as directing traffic or provides assistance to investigative officers at crime scenes such as taking measurements completing tow reports and waiting for wrecker.
- Collect and preserve physical evidence in the field under direct supervision and as directed.
- Assists and/or provides services such as funeral escorts parades and other community events.
- Assists or conducts police vehicle transport activities. Picksup and delivers correspondence or items for officers or delivers interoffice mail between university facilities or other law enforcement agencies.
- Completes reports pertaining to daily activities.
- Maintains current departmental policies laws and regulations and knows where to look for information if not known.
- Maintains strict accountability of all issued department and individual equipment.
- Gives factual testimony in court including testifying in court regarding the chain of custody and integrity of evidence.
- Works special events such as athletic contests concerts and events hosted by student affairs.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- Must not have been convicted of plead to or engaged in deferred adjudication for any felony offense or crime involving moral turpitude.
- Must successfully complete a rigid background investigation (Alternative sources will be utilized).
- Must pass rigid drug physical medical and psychological screening.
- Must currently reside within Roosevelt County New Mexico or be willing to relocate to Roosevelt County New Mexico within six 6 months of employment (NonNegotiable).
- Must be willing to work any shift including nights weekends and holidays.
- Must possess a valid and current drivers license with the ability to obtain a valid and current drivers license within the state of New Mexico within 30 days of employment.
- Must have knowledge of or capacity to learn applicable public safety procedures. This includes comprehension of written material such as policies rules regulations and statutes.
- Must be able to type with sufficient speed and accurately enough to accomplish the essential functions of the job; operate office equipment including computers word processing and spreadsheet applications; respond to requests and inquiries; communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Operate a computer terminal radio or other communication devices in the completion of assignments. Be able to deal tactfully and effectively with other employees law enforcement officials and the public.
Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Performs work inside and outside. Depending on the weather the employee may be exposed to temperature extremes or humid conditions.
- Duties involve a blend of sedentary and physical work. Will operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and will need to enter into and exit out of vehicle frequently.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials or bloodborne pathogens.
- May be exposed to intermittent noise factors such as sirens speakers and other loud noises.
- May work alone with or without direction may work with one or two other people and at times may work with a large group of people.
- Job requires good physical and mental condition.
- Requires oral and aural communication
- Requires good literacy skills including reading writing and accurately conveying information
- Exertion of up to 50 pounds plus is possible with the ability to bend lift and twist with an equivalent level of weight.
- May utilize the following tools and equipment: Telephone radio motor vehicle calculator digital camera copy machine flashlight first aid kit fire extinguisher and other common items associated with public service and public safety employment.
Additional Information
Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a preemployment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions:Electronic applications should be submitted through the Apply link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalistsPlease ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.
ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions please contact the office of human resources at. New Mexico is an open records state therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act NMSA 1978 Chapter 14 Article 2 from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources ator email .
Employment Type
Full-Time
