Public Safety Specialist - 3rd shift

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Patrols buildings, parking lots, and other areas, including monitoring areas for illegal activity; ensuring doors and windows remain locked; issuing citations for illegal parking; and performing related tasks.

Responds to calls for public safety services and emergencies, including, but not limited to: responding to fire alarms and contacting a fire department as needed; and responding to medical alarms to determine whether a resident needs medical attention.

Performs basic maintenance tasks for housing units.

Evaluates alarm systems, sprinkler, camera, card access, radios, and other systems to ensure proper functioning.

Prepares and files reports outlining lease violations, parking citations, general investigations, or other incidents.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); 2-5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Wisconsin Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Various alarm systems

Related laws, rules, and regulations

Computers and related equipment

Principles and practices of safety and security

Geographic layout of housing authority property

Building layouts

Methods of preparing reports

Standard maintenance principles.

Independent Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving:

Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and some innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices. Refers unusual problems to supervisor.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Evaluating alarm systems for proper functioning

Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations

Operating motor vehicles

Patrolling assigned areas

Preparing related reports

Performing standard maintenance tasks

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.