Police Aide - Part-Time

Job Summary

POLICE AIDE - PART-TIME

KINGMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

$ 14.70/HOURLY

(HIRE IN RANGE; DOQ)

POSITION IS FLSA NON-EXEMPT

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APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 04/16/2025 BY 12:00PM

OVERVIEW
The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain Ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes, and the Colorado River. With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety, and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.

For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal , Choose Kingman Economic Development page, and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Police Aide drives alone or in tandem in a police services car and responds to Police dispatch-based calls for service, conducts investigations, and writes reports for a variety of calls not requiring Police Officer presence including, but not limited to, motor vehicle collisions and criminal incidents. When necessary, Police Aides also work with Police Officers and City employees investigating various crimes and other activity. When there are no calls to handle, Police Aides may be assigned other duties through the chain of command.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general direction of the Juvenile Services Sergeant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a high school or GED.
• Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete an extensive background check conducted by the Kingman Police Department.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

• Effectively and professionally communicate with diverse groups, both verbally and in writing, often under stressful circumstances.
• Appropriately manage situations involving disgruntled, hostile, or impaired individuals until assistance arrives.
• Tactfully handle situations with citizens, demonstrating respect for individuals at all levels.
• Achieve a shared commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement.
• Exercise independent judgment to recognize and react to emergency or hazardous situations.
• Coordinate and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring personal safety and scene awareness.
• Work safely, report unsafe activity, and maintain a high level of awareness.
• Learn and apply Arizona criminal statutes, traffic laws, City ordinances, and Police Department policies and procedures.
• Distinguish between criminal and civil matters using State statutes and City ordinances.
• Comprehend, make inferences, and analyze written materials.
• Produce accurate, detailed, and grammatically correct written reports.
• Prepare, write, and edit professional documents using a computer.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and work-related information.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Learn job-related tasks and skills through oral and written instruction and on-the-job training.
• Complete required OSHA/safety training.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

WORK CONTACTS

• Considerable contact with the public by phone or in-person in a one-to-one setting.

Miscellaneous

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge ofdepartmental policies and procedures and applicable City, State and Federal policies, laws, and regulations; Knowledge of the geography of the City of Kingman and building addresses; Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in motor vehicle operation; Criminal Codes, City Ordinances, and definitions; Microsoft Office products and other relevant technologies; Crime prevention approaches, models, theories and their implementation.

SKILLS:Skilled in the use and care and practices of safe motor vehicle operation and maintenance. Operating a personal computer and utilizing general office software applications; Working in a team environment; Providing customer service; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to provide guidance to others.

ABILITIES: Fluently read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Enter data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device to update/maintain databases; Write clear, complete and accurate reports and correspondence; Effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, to a variety of work contacts; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned employees, coworkers, supervisor, other departments and the public; Follow and maintain safety standards and identify safety problems; Promote and adhere to safe work practices; Carry out assigned projects to their completion; Use appropriate tact and consideration in dealing with complaints and questions; Adapt to changing work priorities, accept changes in project schedules and meet deadlines; Work independently, and as a team, to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Use equipment and tools properly and safely; Perform in adverse weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. See Physical Demands.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY & WELLNESS
It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.

FIND YOUR REWARDING CAREER WITH US!
Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service
Community Spirit ~ Training and Development

This position is not eligible for benefits except for AZ Sick Leave Accruals earned @ 1hr for every 30 hrs worked.

Closing Date/Time: 4/16/2025 12:00 PM Arizona

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