Police Service Aide

Salary: $39,962.30 Annually
Location : City of Doral, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 10112024
Department: Police
Opening Date: 10/15/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
General Purpose
Employees in this class perform a variety of para-professional duties in support of sworn police officers and supervisors including preliminary investigations, investigation of automobile crashes, and a variety of community contact work. Duties will include: preparation of various reports, utilization of police communications equipment, operating a motor vehicle, and processing crime scenes for latent fingerprints and other physical evidence. PSA's are unarmed civilian employees with no arrest or enforcement powers, with the exception of the issuance of traffic citations in conjunction with accident investigations and parking violations.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Supervision is received from a field training officer or other immediate supervisor who reviews work for satisfactory performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• Conducts preliminary investigations of nonviolent criminal offenses and prepares appropriate police offense/incidents reports; communicates with the public, victims, and witnesses.
• Operates police two-way radio equipment and utilizes a computer terminal for processing information.
• Investigates automobile crashes, prepares State of Florida crash reports, issues traffic summons and testifies in related court proceedings; provides emergency first-aid to the injured if required, and examines accident scenes for signs of physical evidence.
• Process crime scenes for latent fingerprints and other physical evidence; uses powder, tape, and cards to lift latent fingerprints found; and prepares crime scene reports.
• Performs liaison functions between police authorities and the community; makes daily contacts with businesses and residents in assigned work areas; attends community meetings and assists in community programs and special events.
• Operates a motor vehicle on a continual basis in varied traffic conditions; conducts routine patrolling; and keeps vehicle clean and properly equipped.
• Completes a variety of administrative reports, delivers Department mail, uses duplicating equipment, and answers telephones.
• Issues citations and attends court.
• Performs related work as required.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess a valid Florida state drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Employees in this class may be required to satisfactorily complete the Police Service Aide Academy. The contents and training include, but is not limited to, constitutional and criminal law, rules of evidence, crash investigation, first responder techniques, traffic direction and control, parking enforcement, report writing, trial procedures and testimony, crime scene investigation, physical training and conditioning and practicum exercises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work variable hours and shift schedules as needed.
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic legal concepts as they relate to the classification of crimes.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of first aid.
• Knowledge of the various reports and forms utilized in the course of work.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws of the State of Florida.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry concepts related to latent fingerprint processing.
• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to use computers for data entry.
• Ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with human interactions.
• Ability to prepare a variety of specialized reports.
• Ability to use mobile or hand-held radio equipment and related communications equipment.
• Ability to render first aid.
• Ability to weigh facts and maintain objectivity in making decisions.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and courtesy in dealing with a variety of people.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to control situations requiring traffic direction.
• Ability to receive instruction from various superiors on an ever-changing basis.
• Ability to adjust to changes in assignments without undesirable effects upon performance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while driving a motor vehicle maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
• Ability to sit for extended period of time at computer.
• Ability to move or drag up to 165 lbs without assistance; carry up to 50 lbs short distances without assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in the roadway, in all kinds of weather conditions, while moving hands and arms above shoulders and operating a whistle.
• Ability to participate in rigorous physical exercises including running, sit-ups, squats, climbing, pushing and pulling during the Police Service Aide Academy.

City of Doral
Human Resources Department
Summary of Benefits:
In this summary, we are providing general information, which will be helpful to you in evaluating the City of Doral as your premier place to work. If you have questions concerning a specific item or interpretation, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (305) 593-6760.
Employment Benefits for Regular Full-Time Non-Sworn Employees:
Introductory Period
An introductory period for an employee is twelve (12) months for entrance, rehire, and promotional appointments. In the event the employee accepts a promotional opportunity position within the City before an initial introductory period is satisfactorily completed, the initial introductory period starts over at the time the employee begins working in the new position.
The introductory period is considered a continuation of the employment selection process. It provides the City an opportunity to observe and evaluate the capacity of the employee, which includes the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of his or her job; and to observe and evaluate the employee's work habits and conduct, including attendance and the employee's relationship with coworkers and superiors.
During the introductory period, the new employee and the supervisor shall evaluate employment suitability in terms of skill, knowledge, performance, and compatibility. During this period, the employee shall be given the support and resources needed to learn and demonstrate the duties and competencies required in the new position.
Absences During Introductory Period:
Any cumulative absences during the introductory period in excess of ten (10) workdays will automatically extend the introductory period by the number of days absent regardless of whether the absence was with or without pay.
Holidays
The City of Doral observes 12 paid holidays per year.

1. New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King's Birthday
3. Presidents Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Juneteenth
6. Independence Day
7. Labor Day
8. Columbus Day
9. Veterans' Day
10. Thanksgiving Day
11. Friday after Thanksgiving
12. Christmas Day

In addition, employees received two (2) personal days and (1) Birthday. The personal days must be used before the end of the fiscal year and the birthday must be taken within six (6) months of the birthday.
Accruals (Vacation & Sick Time)
The City of Doral has separate sick and vacation leave for non-sworn employees which is accrued on a monthly basis.
Vacation is accrued on a monthly basis depending on the years of service:
Years of Service Monthly Accruals Yearly Accrual
0-4 years 06.66 hours per month 80 hours per year
5-9 years 10.00 hours per month 120 hours per year
10-20 years 13.33 hours per month 160 hours per year
More than 20 years 16.66 hours per month 200 hours per year
Employees may use vacation time as it is accrued.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of 8.0 hours per month for a forty (40) hour work-week. Employees may accumulate a sick time maximum 1,040 hours if on a forty (40) hour work-week.
Sick Leave Payment Program
Employees may sell back to the City up to a maximum of 32 hours of sick leave per year provided that the employee maintains a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave in his or her leave balance. This election is made annually at the beginning of each fiscal year by the employee and is irrevocable. An employee who elects to be paid for accrued vacation leave will be paid at his or her current rate of pay on the date of the payout, less applicable taxes and authorized deductions.
Annual Leave Sell Back
Employees may elect payment of accrued, unused annual leave in lieu of time off. This election is made annually in the beginning of each fiscal year and is irrevocable. An employee who elects to be paid for accrued vacation leave will be paid at his or her current rate of pay on the date of the payout, less applicable taxes and authorized deductions.
Health Care Benefits
All Healthcare benefits for all employees are effective on the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. The City offers HMO, POS, and High Deductible Health plans. The High Deductible Health plan comes with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental Plan
The City of Doral offers a PPO dental insurance plan.
Vision Care
The City of Doral offers voluntary vision care benefits.
Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability
The City of Doral will cover your life insurance at the rate of two (2) times the employee's annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000.00. In addition, the City offers both short-term and long-term disability plans which act as income protection plans.
Retirement Benefits
Employees participate in the City's 401a retirement plan administered through Mission Square. The plan requires employees to contribute a mandatory six percent (6%) of their base pay while the City contributes twelve percent (12%) of the employee's base pay.
457 Supplemental Plan
The City of Doral has a voluntary deferred compensation pension program available through Mission Square where the employee can make contributions to their retirement. The City does not make any contributions to this plan.
Education/Tuition Reimbursement
The City offers the Educational Reimbursement Program (ERP) established to provide educational assistance to full-time employees participating in training or educational programs designed to strengthen their abilities, which in turn directly benefit the City. The City will pay the State tuition rate to its members based on the letter grade obtained for each class. Employee must be a full-time employee for 6 months in order to be eligible for this benefit.
Bereavement Leave
Upon approval of the Department Head, a full?time employee may, upon request, be granted up to three (3) working days of leave with pay in the unfortunate event of a death in his or her immediate family, or up to five (5) working days of leave with pay to attend the funeral or memorial services of an immediate family member outside the State of Florida. The employee's immediate family shall be defined as the employee's spouse, father, mother, step-parents, natural, step and adopted children, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandparents, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, grandparents-in-law, registered domestic partner, and child of a registered domestic partner.
The bereavement leave must be taken consecutively, and the employee must attend the funeral of the deceased family member to be eligible for bereavement leave. If an employee needs time in excess of that provided in this policy, he or she may request accrued vacation time, sick time, or PTO with the approval of their department head. The City reserves the right to request all pertinent information including deceased relative's name, relationship of the employee to the deceased, the name and address of the funeral home, and the date of the funeral. Documentation such as a death certificate, or other documentation on the deceased may be required for approval of the leave.
Voting Leave
Employees are encouraged to exercise their right to vote outside of their scheduled working hours. As such, all full-time employees as defined herein may be granted up to one hour of leave during polling hours in order to vote in federal, state or local elections, both primary and general elections. This time off shall be granted if it does not increase staffing cost or decrease departmental efficiency.
Employees must request time off for voting in writing or via e-mail at least five (5) business days in advance to the Department Head or designee. The request for leave must clearly state that the employee needs leave in order to vote.
**THE CITY OF DORAL DOES NOT OFFER A RELOCATION PACKAGE **
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND, MODIFY OR TERMINATE (IN WHOLEOR IN PART) ANY OF ITS BENEFITS PROGRAMS AT ANY TIME.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Doral is an equal opportunity employer.
Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace
The City of Doral maintains a smoke free and drug free workplace.
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Do you possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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I certify that I have read the job announcement in its entirety, and have attached my resume to my application.

• Yes
• No

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