GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, assists with the processing ad supervision of prisoners and detainees; performs a variety of generalized public safety work in providing alternative police responses to non-emergency calls for service, answering general telephone inquiries, and other tasks to support Police operations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
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Assists patrol officers with transporting and processing suspects, victims and prisoners; observes and assesses the behavior of detainees and reports all problems.
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Participates in booking, searching and identifying new prisoners; verifies information on booking forms; obtains signatures, photographs and fingerprints; processes property for safekeeping; inputs information on standard forms and data into computer system.
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Maintains the safety and security of the detainees and facility; controls prisoner behavior and promotes acceptable conduct; determines if prisoners are ill or injured and obtains medical assistance when needed.
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Provides transport for prisoners and other individuals as directed; inspects and cleans vehicles as required.
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Serves subpoenas, summons and other legal papers; Checks local and state warrants and collects and distributes related paperwork.
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Prepares a variety of reports and records; takes reports from walk-in customers; prepares correspondence through data entry and shares information with other jurisdictions as needed.
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Provides court and criminal investigation testimony as necessary; coordinates vehicle impound hearings and vehicle releases.
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Responds to non-emergency calls for service to include citizen inquiries at reception desk, via telephone or in the field.
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Investigates minor crimes and accidents, secures and processes crime and accident scenes; performs investigative and technical duties in support of detectives.
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Collects, preserves, logs and secures evidence; documents all handling of evidence and property; maintains activity logs and prepares a variety of reports and records as needed.
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Performs traffic control duties and provides motorist assistance.
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Receives and issues receipts for bond monies as needed.
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Participates in community-based policing outreach efforts.
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Performs other duties as assigned or required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None; responsible for prisoners and detainees
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience or college coursework in criminal justice, evidence collection, photography or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual (Spanish) speaking skills are desirable.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid State of Arizona Driver's license and clear criminal record. Successful completion of a background and polygraph is required. Specific technical training such as attending a state certified correctional or detention officer academy may be required.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of:
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City policies and procedures as well as the principles of record keeping, public information, confidentiality, and records management.
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The geography of the city and the location of important buildings.
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Modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
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The criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in Arizona.
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Basic criminal, traffic and juvenile law, disposition policies and court procedures.
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Community policing principles and practices.
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Proper search and transportation procedures and safe restraint protocols.
Skill in:
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Safely controlling and assisting detainees and prisoners.
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Recognizing scope of authority, and responding to emergencies and stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively.
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Interviewing and dealing impartially with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
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Preserving and presenting evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
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Collecting, preserving and securing physical evidence.
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Using and maintaining special law enforcement equipment.
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Operating a personal computer and a variety of office software.
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Safely handling hazardous chemicals and materials.
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Skill in performing first aid and CPR.
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Interacting with people from differing backgrounds.
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Effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in various law enforcement and detention facilities. Must be willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
Please note: use of marijuana within a 2-year window continues to generally be a disqualifier for positions in this classification.
The City of Casa Grande is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
