City of Benson, AZ

 Summary:  Under general supervision, performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.  May be assigned to School Resource Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer, K-9, Surveillance or other special details by the Chief of Police.

Essential Job Functions:  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents; detects, investigates and arrests persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
• Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action required to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances;
• Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, to control vehicular traffic, to prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations, and to otherwise serve and protect.
• Responds to emergency radio calls; investigates incidents such as accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers and abuse of drugs; takes appropriate law enforcement action.
• Arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of the scene.
• Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victims, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scenes of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepares cases for testimony and testifies in court proceedings.
• Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer’s Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol influence reports, breathalyzer check list, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form and traffic hazard report, crime lab requests and monthly recap reports.
• Undertakes community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention and traffic safety.
• Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone.
• Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed; exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, the Court Administrator, and the Municipal Prosecutor’s Office regarding cases, policies and procedures.
• Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provides mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.
• Submits serious felonies to investigators for follow up and prosecution.
• Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of police department policies and procedures, current law enforcement practices, techniques and procedures, and criminal and traffic codes.
• Knowledge of City, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures, court procedures, defensive driving, and first aid.
• Knowledge of proper methods of securing, handling, and preserving evidence.
• Knowledge of community geography.
• Skill in operating standard law enforcement tools and equipment.
• Skill in using sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions;
• Skill in testifying in court.
• Skill in communicating both orally and in writing in English.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City employees and the general public.
• Skill in operating department computers and associated software.

 Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED with additional education in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, or a related field, and two (2) years of work experience.
• State of Arizona driver’s license with a record of no suspensions or revocations.
• Completion of a state basic training academy
• Must be certified by Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ P.O.S.T.) within ten (10) months of employment.
• Must meet the Department’s physical standards.
• Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
• Must have a personal record with no felony convictions and no disqualifying criminal history.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.

Lateral Entry:

• Must have at least twenty-four (24) months of full time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction prior to application
• Must meet all Entry Level requirements listed above.
• Must be able to pass medical exam and the Department’s physical agility test.
• Must have successfully completed the State Basic Training Academy or Equivalency test.

 Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Frequently requires sitting, talking and hearing; frequently requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reaching with hands and arms, and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and tasting or smelling.
• Occasionally requires lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds; requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is frequently performed in outside weather conditions, and occasionally near moving mechanical parts, high places and with explosives; is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; the noise level is usually moderate.

 Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons, baton, handcuffs, oleoresin capsicum spray, Taser, breathalyzer, first aid equipment, and departmental computers.

Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching routine and emergency information; keeps official records; and assists in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures of the dispatch center.
Essential Job Functions: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
• Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center; answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call; gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay.
• Dispatches police, fire and other response vehicles for emergency situations; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department; ensures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required.
• Maintains log on radio and telephone communications and location of personnel and equipment; maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all pertinent incoming information; keeps track of various information such as traffic lights out and streets closed, and keeps emergency personnel informed.
• Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working condition.
• Composes, types, and edits material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness for the (CAD) Computer Aided Dispatch System.
• Inputs data to standard office and department forms, both manual and automated; makes simple postings to various reports; compiles and tabulates data.
• Maintains dispatch documents and records; prepares case reports.
• Monitors individuals in holding cells for proper conduct, safety, and medical or other needs; may assist with the arrest process for female prisoners.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of emergency communications operations, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing equipment and applications.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Skill in operation of radios, consoles and related dispatch tools and equipment.
Job Description
Police Communications Specialist
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• Skill in performing cashier duties accurately.
• Skill in meeting and dealing with the public and providing high quality customer service.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies and the public.
• Skill in handling stressful situations.
Education and Experience
• High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year of general office experience including typing, filing, accounting or bookkeeping.
• State of Arizona driver’s license with a record of no suspensions or revocations.
• Must have a personal record with no felony convictions and no disqualifying criminal history.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be certified in the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) within one (1) year of employment.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Frequently requires sitting, talking and hearing; occasionally requires walking; frequently requires using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds; requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed in an office environment; noise level is usually quiet.
Equipment and Tools Utilized:
• Computer-aided systems; personal computer including word processing software; copy machine; fax machine; telephone and radio.

Recreation Assistant
Date Open: June 14, 2023
Salary: $13.85 an hour
Summary: Under direct supervision, plans, coordinates and organizes recreation activities and community events. Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative support for the recreation programs and special events; provides assistance to co-workers, other City departments and outside agencies, and the general public.
Essential Job Functions: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
• Organizes, supervises and schedules City wide recreation programs.
• Assists in creating promotional materials such as flyers and posters to encourage participation in municipal programs.
• Schedules transportation for field trip events as directed.
• Schedules and collects fees for park facilities and Community Center.
• Assists with supervising and monitors senior programs and recreation activities.
• Assists with supervising and monitors adult recreation activities
• Assists with planning special events.
• Maintains master recreation schedules; keeps schedules and collects fees for ball fields, ramadas, class rooms, Community Center and program fees.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of the community of Benson including social service agencies, senior programs, and school district.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques involved in leading and supervising community recreation activities and events.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures.
• Ability to leading leisure and recreational activities for school age youth.
• Skill in supervising high school and college students who lead assigned activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the public, parents, City staff and representatives of local agencies.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Education and Experience
• College-level coursework in related field desirable.
• Active certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Valid Arizona’s Driver’s License.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Work is frequently performed both inside and outside, which may include activities in inclement weather such as rain, extreme heat or cold.
• The work environment is quiet to moderately noisy.
• Frequently requires sitting, talking and hearing; frequently requires walking and using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic materials.
• Requires lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Equipment and Tools Utilized:
• Personal computer, including word processing; copy and fax machine; phone, calculator.
• Swimming pool operations equipment.
• Various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

Utilities Operator I
Open: 07-01-2023   Closes: Until filled
Salary: $30,209.48 - 45,314.22

Summary:  Under close supervision, assists in the maintenance, repair and construction of water, wastewater and gas facilities and equipment.
Essential Job Functions:  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Works as a part of a utilities crew that performs maintenance, repair and construction services; assignments vary on a daily basis depending scheduled maintenance and emergency service calls; works on all utility’s services, including water, wastewater and gas.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Responds to service calls; checks for gas leaks and carbon monoxide; checks installed piping at residences to ensure that it is up to code.
• Installs new service connections; digs trenches and prepares grounds; sets pipe and makes connections; checks fittings to ensure that there are no leaks; fills trench and replaces landscaping.
• Performs preventive maintenance on pumps and motors, including greasing, oiling and tightening belts; pulls pumps and motors; checks for correct rotation; checks amperage on pumps; changes out starter blocks.
• Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of the water, wastewater and gas system.
• Completes in-house Operator Qualifications (OQ) training program.
• Applies Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manual procedures for the safe operation of the gas distribution system.
• Knowledge of Automated Meter Readings (AMR) system.
• Learns through on-the-job training regarding the repair and installation of gas lines.
• Takes readings on wastewater equipment; checks the influent station, clarifiers, pumps, hydro tank and electric meter; performs laboratory work including stability test, chlorine test, turbidity test, nitrate test and fecal membrane test; documents test readings.
• Cleans equipment at the wastewater plant, including influent station, oxidation ditches, sand filters, clarifiers and sludge holding tanks; cleans buildings and grounds; picks up and disposes of trash.
• Performs manual labor in installing new gas mains; documents work performed, and changes made; checks substations to ensure that the system has sufficient pressure.
• Repairs water leaks in piping, valves and connections.
• Position is assigned standby duty on the regular rotation; may be called out to respond to emergency situations.
• Performs blue stake locates as assigned.
• Supervise the activities of Department of Corrections Inmate labor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the procedures, tools equipment used, operations and maintenance of water, wastewater and gas services including metering.
• Knowledge of City departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with utilities maintenance and of safety procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of procedures for sampling and conducting basic laboratory tests.
• Skill in servicing and maintaining pumps, motors, lines and related utilities equipment.
• Skill in the safe operation and use of heavy equipment.
• Skill in the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions and communicating effectively.
• Skill in basic math.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other City staff and the public.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED, and two (2) years general labor or construction experience.
• Must be certified as Grade I in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations within eighteen months.
• May be required to obtain certification in fusion welding within 12 months of appointment and must maintain qualifications.
• State of Arizona driver’s license.
• Upon completion of the required certifications, the employee will be promoted to Utilities Operator II. This is a promotion “in place” and does not require a vacancy at Level II.  Failure to acquire these certifications will result in termination of employment in the Public Works Department.

 Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment and indoor environment with prolonged exposure to noise and chemicals. Work may be performed in confined spaces and inclement weather.
• Work is performed both inside and outside, which may include activities in inclement weather such as extreme heat.
• Work requires heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, digging, and lifting objects weighing more than 75 pounds.
• Frequently requires using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms and requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hand to eye coordination is required to operate various equipment.

 Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes calculator, laptop, two-way radio, handheld, backhoe, mower, brush hog, skid steer, boom truck, laboratory equipment, amp meter and standard maintenance hand and power tools.

 

 

Parks Maintenance Supervisor
Open August 2, 2023         Closes: Open Until filled
Salary: $36,075.98 - $45,094.98

Summary:  Under limited supervision, plans, schedules and supervises the work of the park maintenance crew engaged in turf maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, the planting and cultivating of trees, flowers and shrubs, and the custodial maintenance of park buildings, grounds and equipment; lays-out the work and ensures that it is completed on schedule; participates in the work as necessary; ensures that all safety practices and procedures are observed

Essential Job Functions:  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Supervises staff engaged in turf, landscape, tree and shrub, and facilities maintenance activities; sets up and assigns work projects; orders materials and supplies; sets schedules and follows up to ensure timely completion.
• Participates in hiring and training staff; evaluates work and recommends performance improvements as appropriate.
• Participates in the care, maintenance, and repair of park buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides as required to maintain turf and other plantings; ensures the safe and compliant use of all chemicals.
• Keeps work, time, and materials records; prepares written reports.
• Instructs employees in the proper care and maintenance of parks equipment, machinery and tools; trains employees in proper and safe use of tools and equipment; prepares safety checklists and accident reports.
• Operates power driven machinery such as a lawn mower and other similarly sized equipment.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes to provide quality customer service.
• Assembles and disassembles equipment for special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of parks maintenance, repair and construction.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of horticulture and grounds maintenance including pesticide and herbicide use.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools utilized in parks maintenance and repair.
• Skill in training, supervising and evaluating the work of staff.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining safe working conditions, equipment and procedures for assigned personnel and in working safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Skill in understanding and acting on written materials or instructions provided orally in the English language.
• Skill in working cooperatively with other City employees and tactfully with the general public.
• Skill in learning job-related material primarily through oral or written instruction and observation.
• Skill in understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions in the English language.

 Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years parks, recreational facility and/or grounds maintenance and repair experience, including one (1) year lead experience.
• State of Arizona driver’s license.
• Must have a State of Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission pesticide application certification by the end of probation.

 Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor settings; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of mechanical equipment.
• Frequently requires sitting, talking and hearing; regularly requires walking; frequently requires using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds; requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions; work may bring exposure to moving mechanical parts and in high places; the noise level is usually moderate; occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy when in the field.

 Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes saws, drills, shovels, trimmers, mowers, vacuum and related maintenance equipment.