Job Description

Public Safety Attendant

To complete paperwork associated with detainees and lock up activity; complete logs on the computer; maintains order and safety in the facility.

The Public Safety Attendant will work primarily in the Lock-up Facility but will be available to take walk-in reports (minor in nature, insurance only, etc.), and during extreme busy times will assist in Dispatch.

Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant. May exercise functional and technical supervision over less experienced staff.

Essential job functions include:

• Adheres to City attendance and punctuality policies demonstrating dependability.
• Adheres to all City safety policies (protective equipment, pre-duty precautions checklist, etc.) to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self, others, or property.
• Adheres to department dress code policies to present a professional appearance. Should exhibit appropriate grooming and attire for the position and responsibility.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain log on the computer; maintains order and discipline in the facility; makes reports of incidents; reviews legal documents pertaining to detainees and takes necessary actions, preparing for transfers to another facility; fingerprints and photographs all detainees.
• In processes/out processes detainees; obtains signature from detainees on required documents; checks in detainees' personal belongings and safeguards that property. Cares for detainees; feeds and checks on each detainee's welfare at regular intervals.
• Cleans the facility and ensures the equipment is well maintained and in working order; maintains the supplies associated with the facility.
• Answers general inquiries from the public in person or by phone.
• Takes reports and information regarding criminal offenses and generated reports in police computer system.
• Provides general dispatch support including answering phones, taking messages, sending/receiving faxes, and entering calls into the CAD system.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of:
• Standard broadcasting procedures and rules and standard radio or telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment.
• Become familiar with geographic features and streets of the City.
• Department procedures and policies, and those of the other user agencies.
• Public safety classifications codes and computer commands.
• Ability to:
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Use computers, cameras, and other electronic devices in accordance with their duties.
• Operate all communication equipment and office equipment quickly and accurately.
• Instruct new employees.

Training and experience: Must be at least 18 years of age or older, and a High School Diploma or GED.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

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