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. Job Duties: 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. Housekeeping: 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.