HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 89-133RESOLUTION NO. 89-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE AMENDED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANT AND POLICE SERGEANT
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve the
amended class specifications for Parking Enforcement Assistant and Police
Sergeant, as shown on Exhibit A and Exhibit B respectively, attached hereto and
thereby made a part hereof.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this adjustment shall become effective September 20,
1989.
Dated: September 20, 1989
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-133 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 20,
1989 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Reid and Snider
(Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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CITY OF LODI
Parking Enforcement Assistant
September 1989
DEFINITION:
Under general direction, patrols the City to enforce parking and vehicle
ordinances; issues parking citations; reports and responds to traffic and
emergency situations; performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position is responsible for patrolling the City and enforcing parking and
vehicle ordinances. Additional functions include operating a PBX switchboard
on a relief basis as needed and other office duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Field Services Supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Patrols assigned area, operating a motorized scooter, chalking and issuing
overtime parking citations.
Patrols permit areas and issues citations for vehicles parked illegally.
Patrols major shopping areas for handicap and fire lane violations.
Processes delinquent parking citations and maintains log.
Assists Finance Department with sorting mail, providing relief at
switchboard, and other office duties.
Uses radio to contact police dispatcher to verify auto registration, arrange
for towing and call for emergency assistance.
Maintains records related to work performed.
Tabulates monthly log of citations issued.
Testifies in court cases related to parking violations and citations as
required.
Responds to questions from the public on parking laws, ordinances, and City
operations and functions.
Orders and acquires equipment and supplies for patrol function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledqe of:
City streets and geography.
Basic Mathematics.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including
driving habits.
Basic recordkeeping principles and practices.
CITY OF LODI
Parking Enforcement Assistant
Skill to:
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Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Read and apply parking codes and ordinances.
Deal tactfully and effectively with those encountered in the course of work,
including hostile and irate citizens.
Prepare and maintain organizEd and accurate records.
Use sound independent judgement within established guidelines.
Operate a two-way radio.
Operate a manual transmission vehicle.
Type at a speed necessary for adequate job performance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any equivalent combination of experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education.
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience:
One year of experience in a position involving public contact or independence
in performance of duties.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C or 3) from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
CITY OF LODI
DEFINITION•
Police Sergeant
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September 1989
Under general supervision, organizes, directs, schedules and reviews the work
of Police Officers and support staff and participates in a variety of duties
involved in enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention and
investigation; directs and performs specified staff assignment; performs other
duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class may be assigned as a first line supervisor directing the work of
Police Officers and others, as an investigator performing criminal
investigations or may be assigned administrative staff functions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Patrols an assigned area of the City to observe, supervise and instruct
subordinate officers; assists or provides direction to Police Officers
with points of procedure, policy and regulations or emergency situations.
Supervises and coordinates crime scene activities and major incidents; guides
and directs officers and ensures crowd control and the protection of
evidence and the scene.
Responds to and resolves citizen complaints regarding police activities within
established guidelines and authority.
Reviews submitted reports and records and directs corrections as needed;
ensures proper appearance and condition of uniforms, equipment and
department facilities.
Serves as back-up officer in patrol situations as needed.
Acts as the Watch Commander in the absence of the assigned Lieutenant.
Conducts public presentations and meetings.
Coordinates training to provide advanced officer and monthly in-service
training for all personnel; maintains training records.
Searches records for relevant data, presents information in court, and
maintains statistical data regarding citizens complaints and their
disposition.
Serves as liaison with the Personnel Department to provide information for
recruitment and examination purposes.
Performs background investigations of all police applicants for employment,
and checks backgrounds on business license applicants.
Reviews false alarm tallies for excess use and initiates fine/penalty process
for violators.
Completes policy review and legislative updates and other duties assigned by
the Chief of Police.
Reviews crime reports, assigns investigator when follow-up is determined
necessary; manages caseload assignments of investigators, monitors
caseload progress.
Serves as a search warrant team leader, coordinating all entry activity during
both planning and implementation stages.
CITY OF LODI
Police Sergeant
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
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Principles of supervision.
Principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in law enforcement,
patrol, crime scene and later investigation, pursuit and apprehension of
suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
Laws, codes, regulations and court rulings governing suspect and prisoner
rights, jail operations, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to police work.
Skill to:
Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others.
Assess emergency situations and direct appropriate response strategies; remain
calm and take appropriate actions under pressure.
Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other
agencies and the general public.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise reports and other written
materials.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any equivalent combination of experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Exaerience•
Three years of experience as a Police Officer.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C or 3) from the California
Deaartment of Motor Vehicles.