Police Aide

Entry level position that reports to the Patrol Support Unit Supervisor. Responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with traffic and crowd control, parking control and enforcement, school crossing assistance, citation issuance, service complaints, animal control, lockout/assist motorist, clerical/municipal court duties, locking park comfort stations (seasonal), squad portering and a variety of other Police Department activities.

ADMINISTRATIVE • Courier assignments for the Police Department and as otherwise assigned. • Filing, recording, copying, records research and other clerical tasks associated with the Police Department and Municipal Court. • Submission of police reports, call records, citations, related investigative documents, special reports and other forms associated with patrol support function. • Ensure a ready supply of often used forms and documents in officer work areas. • Facilitate the intake of Municipal Court appearances during court hours.

PATROL SUPPORT • Respond to Assist Citizen, Disabled Motorist, Animal Violation, Parking Violation, Hazardous Condition, Littering / Dumping, Abandoned Vehicle, Found Property and other calls for service as assigned. • Initiate parking enforcement within established guidelines. • Coordinate the pick-up of stray and injured animals by the Humane Animal Welfare Society and wildlife care organizations. • Serve subpoenas for Municipal Court. • Fingerprint citizens for employment purposes. • Traffic and crowd control at crash scenes, special events and other incidents as a supplement to sworn officer ranks. • Assist sworn officers with the fingerprinting of prisoners. • Secure park rest stations and check security of other village owned buildings and installations.

HOUSE KEEPING • Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of officer work areas, Municipal Lock Up / Booking Room, Fitness Room, the indoor parking garage, and other high security areas. • Maintain cleanliness of fleet vehicles. • Facilitate the transfer of fleet vehicles for repairs and service. • Ensure ready supply of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and other consumable patrol equipment.