TITLE: Citizen Patrol VIPS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Assist the Puyallup Police Department by monitoring/patrolling city streets, parking areas and areas identified by Predpol.
DUTIES:
- Patrol in teams of two;
- Patrol areas identified on the PredPol Report;
- Record, in writing, all shift activity on the Vehicle Inspection Form;
- Report issues warranting officer involvement to Dispatch;
- Serve as a goodwill ambassador for the Puyallup Police Department
QUALITICATIONS:
- Operation of personal computers;
- Proper English grammar, usage, and spelling;
- Must be 18 years or older
Ability to:
- Maintain the confidentiality of criminal and other police records;
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to pay attention to detail;
- Ability to deal courteously with the public under stress;
- Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with members of the Puyallup Police Department, VIPS, business community and the public;
- Attend meetings relevant to assigned VIPS work;
- Accurately file documents.
Special Qualifications:
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, which includes finger printing.
- Successful completion of training and observation hours.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s license, as required for the position.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND WORK ENVIROMENT:
Frequent Demands: Driving, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing.
Occasional Demands: Carrying, climbing stairs, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, crouching, kneeling/squatting, reaching, repetitive hand motion, fine finger manipulation.
Environmental Factors: Work is predominately in a city provided vehicle. Infraction investigation requires being out in the elements.
