CITY OF CORDOVA

The Human Resources Dept. is accepting applications for a
A TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

for the Public Safety Department
Starting Pay:  $16.65 – 20.13 per hour, DOE
Opening Date:  March 28, 2012
First Review of applicants:  April 16, 2012
Anticipated start is May 1st and will last approximately 6 months.

THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

General Description:

Temporary, full-time position lasting approximately 6 months beginning the first of May.  Assists with traffic and animal control, Police Officers in public assistance functions, maintains, and performs general repair of police office and jail facilities. On occasion, may serve as a Communications Clerk, involving radio dispatching and clerical work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Monitors parking enforcement within the City.  Issues parking citations and impounds cars when necessary.
2. Monitors the City camping sites to ensure that all regulations are being followed, including water/sewer drainage, and their camping permits are valid.
3. Maintains animal control, impounding stray dogs, writing citations and following up in court.
4. Delivers papers to court, assists motorists, and provides public assistance.
5. Manages general jail functions to include supplies, keeping up on jail facilities and cleaning cells.
6. Able to handle and care for animals.
7. Ability to learn and perform duties of Communications Clerk.
8. Ability to read, speak and understand English well, strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
9. Ability to carry out orders with precision and speed.
10. Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately.
11. Ability to learn and apply public safety regulations and procedures.
12. Ability to use office equipment.
13. Obey all safety rules.
14. Valid Driver's License.
15. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
16. Provide supervisor with daily updates regarding all job activities performed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School graduate or G.E.D. required.
2. CPR/First Aid certification desired

To Apply:

Web Link: humanresources@cityofcorodva.net