Community Policing Assistant

City of Highland Park

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityhpil.com

Phone:

• 847-926-1007

Email:

• hr@cityhpil.com

Application Deadline:

• 03/24/19

Salary:

• $16.15/hour

Position Details

Primary Purpose:

Performs a variety of community service functions through the enforcement of City ordinances and regulations while conducting foot patrol and making general observations. Primarily patrols Park District property, business districts and public accessible beach areas of Lake Michigan within the City of Highland Park.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Foot patrol of Park District properties, business districts, public accessible beach areas of Lake Michigan and other identified problem areas. Acts as deterrent to unlawful behavior.
• Watches for criminal activity and safety hazards and reports this information to police telecommunicators. Assists persons needing assistance.
• Conducts directed security patrols at special events. Assists with traffic direction and crowd control at special events as needed.
• Enforces various parking codes and ordinances. Acts as witness and provides testimony at court and administrative hearings.
• Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Education and Experience:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Previous experience working in a customer service related field is preferred.

Certification or License:

• Possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's License.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
• Applicants must be of good moral character and physically/psychologically suitable to perform the duties of a Community Policing Aide.
• Must have considerable skill in providing excellent customer service and be able to multi-task while maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to information obtained.
• Must have working skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to acquire the knowledge of the geographic areas of the City, including major traffic arteries, landmarks, buildings and streets.
• Must be able to read, write, spell and comprehend the English language and to communicate clearly and distinctly and express oneself clearly, persuasively and effectively, both orally and in writing.

To Apply by March 24, 2019:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highlandpark/jobs/2381398/community-policing-assistant

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