EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Records Assignment --

Process and file routine reports and correspondence; perform general clerical duties using typewriter and word processor.

Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information and assistance.

Retrieve and input data into computer terminal.

Receive calls and take messages.

Process and cancel warrants.

Accumulate data and prepare monthly statistical reports.

Understand and implement report flow process on all crime, incident, traffic and arrest reports, citations and warrants.

Investigations Assignment --

Process reports assigned to detectives.

Perform general clerical duties using typewriter and word processor.

Receive calls and take messages.

Prepare monthly statistical reports.

Retrieve and input data into computer terminal.

Prepare correspondence to victims of crime.

Provide clerical assistance to detectives.

Property/Evidence Assignment --

Assist in crime scene identification activities.

Assist in collection, preservation and transportation of evidence.

Process court orders and voluntary bookings.

Perform fingerprinting duties.

Maintain accurate chain of custody records.

Inventory and release evidence and property.

Crime Prevention Assignment --

Research modern methods of crime prevention as practiced throughout the law enforcement community.

Develop program outlines and materials for presentations to neighborhood and community groups.

Make presentations in small and large group settings.

Identify and coordinate various resources on both a statewide and local level.

Develop working relationships with other city departments to ensure the department subscribes to the principles of crime prevention through environmental design.

Parking Enforcement Assignment --

Patrol parking meters and limited-time parking on City streets and parking lots.

Observe parked vehicles and issue citations for overtime parking and for other violations of City ordinances covering parking or standing of motor vehicles.

Report damaged or inoperative parking meters, traffic signals, signs and markings.

Advise the general public on parking laws, regulations and ordinances.

Receive complaints regarding parking meters and citations.

Mark vehicles reported as abandoned and conduct follow-up, including towing and storing of vehicle.

Keep records and prepare reports.

Patrol Assignment --

Investigate routine crimes and prepare appropriate reports.

Assist in crime scene investigation and evidence collection.

Assist with abandoned vehicle abatement.

Assist in special traffic control.

Respond to non-criminal calls for service.

Operate telephone and radio equipment.

Traffic Assignment --

Develop program outlines and materials for presentations to schools, community groups, and neighborhood groups.

Make presentations in small and large group settings.

Identify and coordinate various resources on both a statewide and local level.

Research modern methods of traffic safety as practiced throughout the law enforcement community.

Develop working relationships with other city departments to ensure the department subscribes to the principles of traffic safety through environmental design.

Develop, implement, and maintain a traffic records management system.

Perform general clerical duties using typewriter and word processor.

Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information and assistance.

Be available for crossing guard and traffic control.

Accumulate date and prepare monthly statistical reports.

Crime Analysis Assignment --

Collect pertinent data from police reports and input data into computer.

Make presentation in small and large group settings.

Assist in producing monthly, quarterly and yearly crime statistics reports.

Assist in analyzing statistical data to develop crime patterns

Publish understandable crime information for law enforcement staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
The following examples of duties are in addition to those listed for specific assignments:

Administer first aid in emergencies.

Work off-duty hours as assigned.

Assist in training of less experienced personnel.

Perform related duties as assigned.

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