Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.70 - $27.31
Hiring Range: $23.70 - $30.82
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Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, enforce the City’s traffic code statues through the operation and monitoring of Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS). Position will work 29 hours or less per week.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record - driving is required.
- One (1) + year experience working with computers and various technology.
- Acceptable background information including criminal history.
Preferred
- Previous law enforcement experience, including working with prosecutors and court room testimony.
- Knowledge of photo-radar technology and principles of doppler radar.
- Knowledge of the Greeley area and geographic layout of the city.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to articulate knowledge of state laws and municipal ordinances regarding photo-radar enforcement to encourage compliance while performing daily public relations duties and communicating with community members.
- Ability to pass and maintain certification to access the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC).
- Ability to obtain certification in the operation of Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) once hired.
- Familiarity with computers and technology.
- Ability to be courteous, with effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computerized databases.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a secure, professional, and discretionary manner.
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to have high attention to detail and good observation skills.
- Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and to maintain composure under confrontational circumstances.
- Ability to make independent decisions using procedures, methods and techniques that are well established with options to be considered well defined; duties are not assigned.
- Ability to work with interruptions.
- Ability to work alone and maintain an effective performance level with minimal supervision.
- Ability to understand, articulate and apply relevant state laws and municipal ordinance.
- Willing and able to work weekends.
- Knowledge of photo-radar technology and principles of doppler radar.
- Knowledge of the Greeley area and geographic layout of the city.
Essential Functions:
- Enforce city speed limits compliance as set forth by Colorado state statues and Greeley Municipal Codes by creating photographic evidence of speeding violations. This includes proper setup of cameras, batteries, controller, processing units, and equipment parameters to accurately measure and record vehicle speeds at deployment locations, monitoring and troubleshooting system throughout deployment, and posting street signage based on legal requirements, street layouts, school zones, time of day, weather, city canvass, speed limits, and review of information pertaining to previous activities.
- Attend training and required re-certification in operational photo-radar components, including AVIS, camera function, and computer error codes, principles of Doppler radar, and equipment set up, testing and operation procedures.
- Articulates knowledge of state laws and municipal ordinances regarding photo-radar enforcement to encourage compliance while performing daily public relations duties and communicating with community members.
- Collaborates with the GPD’s Traffic Unit, Greeley Municipal Court, City’s Transportation Department, Photo Enforcement Vendor, and fellow team members in a multi-departmental approach for efficient and effective Photo Enforcement operations to enforce the City’s Traffic Code.
- Responds in the field and/or by phone to complaints or questions involving photo radar deployment.
- Maintains composure and respond quickly and courteously in confrontational situations.
- Evaluates and determine enforceability of photographic evidence in the issuance of violations and summons.
- Testifies in court providing information related to assignment and enforcement.
- Operates a two-way radio to request assistance or receive information from dispatch.
- Monitors office and vehicle inventory, maintain daily operational logs, and record necessary information for gathering statistical information.
- Maintains the Photo Radar equipment, iPad, and vehicles, schedule and deliver vehicles for regular maintenance, and maintain police radio, cell phone, and iPad.
- Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of the City, including but not limited to, mobile speed van deployments, vehicle maintenance, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Performs job duties and takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to City property.
- Understands and complies with all City and department policies, participation in professional trainings and development and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None- no supervisory responsibility
Travel:
- Approximately 75% travel is required, with use of City vehicle daily.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
- Combination of sedentary and active work.
- Duties may require long periods of sitting and occasional walking/standing.
- Frequent hand/eye coordination and reaching overhead to operate personal computer and office equipment.
- Constant and repetitive use of the hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
- Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information.
- Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and the public.
- Exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes may occur as deployment will occur in all weather conditions.
- Exposure to outside weather conditions daily.
- Daily operation and use of City vehicle.
- Use of various investigative software programs and applications.
- Weekend work may be required.
Physical Requirements:
- Daily operation and use of City vehicle.
- Frequently drive department owned and leased vehicles, operate photo radar technology equipment, utilize two-way police radios, and daily use of standard office equipment including personal computers, iPad, telephones, calculators, copy/fax machines.
- Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling of light items, and climbing.
- The ability to occasionally lift and carry 30 pounds.
- Daily use of various investigative software programs and applications.
EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.