Blue Path (PST77)
Company: City of Memphis
Location: Memphis
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work under the direction of an assigned
supervisor to perform and respond to duties related to traffic
control, non-critical crash investigation, and motor vehicle code
and status enforcement. This is a non-commissioned entry-level
trainee position in which individuals will receive preparatory
training and experience to become future police candidates.
* Responds to crash scenes. Obtains information and completes
necessary reports; issues traffic citations and summons for
violations that occurred during the course of a crash
investigations; provides or requests other services as needed (i.e.
a police unit, fire unit, ambulance, emergency rescue, towing
service, etc.).
* Directs and controls traffic hazards at crash scenes, congested
areas, special events and areas where traffic hazards exist or
traffic signals have malfunctioned.
* Reports criminal behaviors observed while patrolling; provides
assistance to the public.
* Performs follow up investigations of crash cases.
* Assists police officers in traffic related matters and crash
investigations.
* Issues citations for violations of parking ordinances.
* Reports and processes abandoned vehicles; provides assistance in
location, identification and recovery of stolen vehicles.
* Provides miscellaneous administrative support.
* Testifies in court as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
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TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Operates a motor vehicle and equipment
associated with Police Service Technician responsibilities,
including but not limited to the ability to operate general office
equipment such as workstation computers, telephones, copiers,
facsimile devices, etc.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work involves exposure to inclement
weather, dense or fast-moving traffic; continued interaction with
the general public involving traffic crashes and incidents. Police
Service Technicians are not permitted to respond to crime scene
calls or requests for assistance involving possible use of weapons
or physical force. PSTs do not have arrest authority and are not
armed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be eighteen (18) years of age and have
completed a high school education or its equivalency. Must meet
visual and medical standards. Must be a United States citizen. Must
possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of
continued employment. Must successfully complete a written battery
of tests.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a Police Service Technician,
must successfully complete a one-year probationary period. PSTs are
subject to the terms of a written agreement and are expected to
make consistent progress in job duties and in educational
requirements as a condition of continued employment, and to
transition to Police Recruit. Preferences will be given to
candidates that currently have college credit which may be applied
to a criminal justice degree at a local community college.
Additional Information
* Posting Date: Mar 11, 2024
Compensation
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 40,937.52
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 40,937.52
* Pay Basis: Yearly
Keywords: City of Memphis, Jackson , Blue Path (PST77), Other , Memphis, Tennessee
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