Police Assistant - Police Administration - Safety City - TE

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Conduct traffic safety educational programs at Safety City to approximately 31 county area and off-site programs as required. This position performs general maintenance of Safety City equipment to ensure the continuity of educational programs. This position is a temporary position that will last in duration of the 2026-2027 school year and mandate approximately 90-100 hours monthly. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position exercises no supervision of other City of Abilene employees; however, may oversee volunteers and school district personnel during their Safety City visit to ensure that the traffic education program is conducted safely. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assist with the implementation of traffic safety education programs including pedestrian, cycling and motor vehicles to a target audience of third graders or younger, who may have short attention spans in a manner that captivates and facilitates learning. Assist in creating and presenting Safety Education presentations to various community groups. Maintain contact and provide public relations activities for elementary and secondary schools. Perform preventative maintenance on electric vehicles, bicycles and other equipment used at Safety City to assist with the educational programs. Maintain Safety City facilities and grounds. Responsible for taking out and storing miniature vehicles and bicycles daily. Assist with inventorying for maintenance and equipment needs. Assist with developing and producing printed material including brochures, flyers, and pamphlets. Cross train with other Safety City personnel to ensure a seamless program. Assist Youth Division with clerical duties. OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Office practices, methods and computer equipment. Principles and methods of training and instruction. Principles and practices in dealing with the public and public relations activities. Traffic laws for motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Minor tools and equipment and their use. Skill to: Operate traffic signals and signs. Operate audio and visual equipment. Operate motor vehicles safely. Good time management skills with minimal direct supervision. Use computer software such as Microsoft-Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Organize effectively and multitask. Repair vehicles, equipment and facilities, which require mechanical and minor carpentry work. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Effectively communicate with internal and external partners in safety education including supervisors, co-workers, teachers, parents and volunteers. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally. Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values-Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Experience and Training Guidelines: For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Police Services Assistant I Experience: This is an entry level position. One (1) year of experience in crime prevention, public service, and/or safety education is preferred. Education/Training: A high school or GED is required. Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds ___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: Codes for how often: N = No E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) A = Almost Never (<10% of the time) E Standing I Sitting E Walking E Lifting E Carrying E Pushing/Pulling M Overhead Work I Fine Dexterity E Kneeling E Crouching I Crawling E Bending E Twisting M Climbing E Balancing E Vision E Hearing E Talking Other: