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Presented By
- Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7607, entitled:
"An ordinance fixing the duties and responsibilities and
the minimum q,ualifications for tlie various classes of positions
in the Classified Service of the City, "
approved February 13, 1935, as amended.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. That Ordinance No. 7607, approved February 13,
1935, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by striking -
out the ti.tle a.�.d �p�cifi.ca.tiox�.s:.�or ''Cornrnunity Service Officer", and by
substitv.ting in �i�U; �h.�reof, in i�s proper a.Zphabetical order, the title and , ; .
specifications for
POLICE COMMUIVITY OFFICER �
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COUfVCILMEN
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: .
Butler
Hozza In Favor
Hunt
Levine Against BY
Roedler
Sylvester .
Tedesco
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted b �cil: Date
C ied P y Council Secr�tary BY
By
Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By BY
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Title of class:
POLICE COMMUNITY OFFICER
PURPOSE
This class is being established to give the Department of. Police the
opportunity to hire individuals who are familiar vvith neighbor.hood
problems, ��ho are below the age requirements for Police Officer,
or who may not be eligible for Police Officer but may in the future
become eligible, so that these employees may be exposed to and
learn about police work so that they may, through this exposure, in
formal and informal school training, become qualified for appoint-
ment as Police Officer in the Department of Police.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties; Performs intermediate level non-sworn
police vvork in the field and in the office; and performs related duties
as required.
Supervision Received: Works under close supervision of the unit super-
visor and technical direction of uniformed personnel in the field as
available.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Performs public relations work in the community explaining police ��ork
and procedures to the public and explains and relays community attitude�
to sworn officers,
Issues parking tickets, tags vehicles condemned by the Health Department
orauthorized agency and orders removal to the impounding lot.
Checks on location of reported stolen vehicles as dispatched and checks on
status of vehicles observed by officers in the field.
Conducts investigations of reported dog bite incidents, rnay impound
animal for observation and prepares written report of investigation.
Refuels patrol vehicles, inspects tire pressures, windows and lights,
delivers vehicles to garage for cleaning and general maintenance as
required.
Picks up and delivers reports, inf.ormation, evidence, other iteins and
personnel as directed or requested.
Receives, stores and categorizes arti.cles of evidence and recovered stolen,
lost or abandoned property; prepares and maintains accurate records of
all items received.
Releases articles to authorized individuals including properly identified
o�rners, court officers or police personnel.
Assists ��ith departrnental activities including public auctions, asseinbly
of. reports and record keeping activities.
Participates in police training programs as scheduled.
K�OZ`'LEDGES,SKILLS AND ABILITIE5
Come kno«�ledge of police theories, principles and problems.
�1 orking kno��-ledge of local, state and federal laws related to polic� work.
(continued)
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��TOrking knowledge of people, attitudes and problems of the comn�un�ty.
Some ability to keep records.
Working ability to deal effectively with the general public in police
business.
Z�'orking ability to appl.y first aid.
�Vorking ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation and two years' e:�perience as a Community Service
Officer, or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age and must
possess a valid driver's license. After serving as a Police Comn�unity
Officer for three years, must either qualify and be appointed as a Police
Officer or be separated as a Police Community Officer. If no examina-
tion for Police Officer is held during the first three years as a Police
Community Officer, appointment as a Police Community Officer may�
be extended until such examination is held and completed.
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WHI7E - CITV CLERK � 1 � .
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CRNARY -DEPARTMENT CITY OF SAINT PALTL � � ���,`?��
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Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
5ection 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the
first day of the first payroll period following thirty days after its passage,
approval, and publication.
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COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
Butler
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Roedler Against BY
Ted�es`�c{o- JUL 1 9 1977
Fotm pproved b Cit ey
Adopted by Counc� . ate °
Certified P sed ouncil Secretary ' BY
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Appro y Mayor: Dat � �UL 2�� 197T Approv by Mayor for Sub sio to C n 1
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Yeas Nays
_ . BUTLER
HOZZA
HUNT '��,��O8
LEVINE
ROEDLER '
TEDESCO
PRESIDENT (SYLVESTER) �
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