Police Aide (Part-Time)

Description

Under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant performs the following duties:
A variety of responsible law enforcement activities including traffic control, escorting vehicles and emergency management functions; orParking enforcement, maintenance and repair of parking meters, revenue collections, enforcement of roadway and right of way restrictions, and represents the City in County Court for parking citations as required;Patrol neighborhoods to monitor adherence to City watering restrictions; andOr a combination of duties contained in both 1 through 3 above. Performs other work as requested.

Duties

Performs duties as outlined under either part “a” or “b” as follows or a combination of such duties as required and necessary:

Part A:

• Escorts school buses to and from school; provides escorts for other vehicles as needed.
• Escorts oversized vehicles as necessary and required.
• Directs traffic at designated times and locations, accidents and at special events.
• Sets up and removes traffic barriers.
• Assists visitors and residents, whenever required, and serves as a contract point for tourist information.
• Works on special assignments and projects as assigned.

Part B:

• Checks public parking areas for proper permits and issues tickets for violations.
• Maintains and repairs public parking meters.
• Collects parking meter revenue and credit card deposits and accounts for funds collected on a daily basis.
• Enforces roadway and right of way restrictions.
• Represents the City in County Court actions relating to parking citations issued.
• Works on special assignments and projects as assigned.

Part C:

• Patrols City neighborhoods to monitor adherence to the City’s watering restrictions due to drought conditions.
• Issues Notice of Warning to residents who violate the restrictions.
• Notifies Law Enforcement when an address with a prior warning has a second violation.

NOTE: The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or other certificate of competency and one (1) year of experience that reflects the ability to accept responsibility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Supplemental or Additional Information

Knowledge of traffic laws, City ordinances, and safety procedures related to traffic control and parking.

Knowledge of geographic locations within the City.

Knowledge of City watering restrictions.

Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.

Ability to work effectively with other employees and the general public.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work for extended periods of time controlling traffic in all environmental conditions.

Ability to repair and maintain parking meters as required.

Benefits for part-time, regular employees include:

• Vacation, medical and personal leave on prorated basis
• Blood donation program on prorated basis
• Paid holidays
• Deferred compensation plan
• Sanibel Causeway transponder
• Cape Coral bridges transponder, if applicable
• Beach parking sticker at resident rate
• Paid Family Membership to the Sanibel Recreation Center

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• City of Sanibel

• 239-472-3700

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