Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, performs technical inspections of property to assure compliance with city codes, including but not limited to, animal control, parked vehicles, and rights-of-ways. Assists Police Officers with traffic crashes, traffic details, non-emergency calls, illegal parking, etc.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Patrols assigned areas of the city looking for violations of City Code of Ordinances.
• Performs in the control of all parking enforcement issues.
• Addresses positive and negative issues in a professional manner on a one-on-one basis.
• Conducts field investigations bringing about the details necessary to issue a citation or other action to achieve a satisfactory resolution.
• Prepares and reviews visual aids and documents necessary to be presented before the appropriate regulatory agency.
• Interacts with other agencies through communications and personal contact to gather the information necessary to complete a case.
• Appears, testifies, and presents evidence related to city ordinance violations.
• Attends training sessions, seminars, and college courses.
• Prepares and presents community educational presentations, videos, and photographs.
• Coordinates community events, including working with the state highway department. Assists officers with parades, escorts, concerts on the square and similar traffic assignments as needed.
• Directs traffic at school crossings in the mornings and afternoons.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate.
• One (1) year of related field of experience required.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background and drug screenings.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Police Department and governing federal, state, policies and procedures, and local statues and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of law enforcement agencies.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of the responsibilities of the Parking Enforcement Officer.
• Knowledge of the procedures in Traffic Crash Reports, Citations, and written reports.
• Skill in interpreting and applying legal restrictions with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communications for administrative and technical purposes.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relations.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare clear and comprehensive written reports.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.

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