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Our Public Safety Aide Positions are Now Closed
Salary Range- $22.96 - $35.59 Hourly
Annually- $47,756.80 - $74,027.20
Investigates traffic crashes and various delayed crimes, including, but not limited to, auto theft, burglary, fraud, larceny, lost/found property, lost/ found animals, missing persons and vandalism.
NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.
The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which will require a 3% contribution from employees.
1. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR (CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENT EDUCATION, IF APPLICABLE)
**Failure to disclose information regarding your driving history will be grounds for removing the candidate from the testing process
Applicants with any of the following driving history will not be approved for testing:
(regardless of adjudication withheld for points).
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS CAREFULLY DOCUMENTED. OMISSIONS OR DISCREPANCIES COULD RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Conducts preliminary investigations of non-violent criminal offenses and prepares appropriate police offense/incident reports
- Answers non-priority calls such as vehicle break-ins, larceny, vehicle and boat theft, animal complaints, worthless documents, missing person, etc.; communicates with persons reporting, victims and witnesses
- Investigates automobile and hit and run accidents
- Files official police reports, State of Florida Traffic Crash reports; issues traffic summons
- Directs traffic as necessary
- Examines accident scene for signs of physical evidence
- Investigates non-emergency citizen complaints
- Responds to issues related to code enforcement and parking enforcement; prepares and serves notices or corrects existing violations
- Issues citations for parking violations
- Processes crime scenes for latent fingerprints and other physical evidence
- Performs liaison functions between police authorities and community
- Makes contacts with businesses and residents in assigned work areas to deliver department information and/or build community relationships
- Provides security as assigned by supervisor
- Performs administrative duties such as maintenance of investigative logs; collects, sorts and files police reports, pawn slips and evidence slips
- Assists citizens with vehicle identification number verifications for title applications
- Makes notification to victims of crime of the recovery of their property
- Answers phone calls concerning citizen inquiries
- Contacts various governmental groups to facilitate information flow; assists police officers with station report duties
- Testifies in court proceedings
- May participate in field training program for accident investigators; may conduct formal on-the-job training in accident investigation.
- Transports passengers as required for department business
- Operates a motor vehicle
- May deploy specialized traffic equipment to include but not limited to, message boards, temporary traffic signage and barricades
- May provide emergency first aid to the injured
- Performs related work as required or as dependent on area of assignment
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- One (1) year of public contact experience
- Be able to successfully complete the public safety aide training program
- Complete a State of Florida approved traffic crash investigation and court presentation course
- Be able to successfully complete a Parking Enforcement Specialist Program and receive a State of Florida certification to write and issue tickets
- Possess or be able to obtain a State of Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire
- Be able to obtain Notary Public, Traffic Certification, Federal Crime Information Center (FCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification.
Special Requirements:
- An in-depth employment background check, including a polygraph exam, will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process as this position is deemed security sensitive.
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine who will be required to work.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
| Work Environment | Frequency Working in Designated Environment |
| Office or similar indoor environment | Sometimes |
| Outdoor environment | Frequently or Often |
| Street environment (near moving traffic) | Frequently or Often |
| Construction site | Seldom or Never |
| Confined Space | Seldom or Never |
| In the community (homes, businesses, etc.) | Frequently or Often |
| Lab | Seldom or Never |
| Warehouse environment | Seldom or Never |
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Depending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (form J-204) at time of application.
For additional information please contact FLPD Recruiter
Detective Eric Perez at (954) 828-FLPD (3573) or (954) 828-4791
or via email: recruiter@flpd.gov.