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Arlington, VA Vas United States

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ACPD's Public Service Aides are non-sworn uniformed employees within the Police Department who provide service to the community by performing vehicular-related enforcement and support functions to the department's sworn Police Officers. Public Service Aides support Four Key Initiatives. Public Service Aides fulfill their role as visible members of public safety within the community by:

• Providing traffic control and security assistance at events and accidents including deploying traffic cones along roadways and directing traffic;
• Reporting traffic hazards or violators to Police Department officers for further assistance;
• Placing portable traffic signs in designated areas and tracking vehicles parked in temporary \\\\\\\"No Parking zones\\\\\\\" prior to the temporary no-parking zones being established;
• Patroling and issuing electronic tickets for vehicles violating county and state laws;
• Coordinating the impounding of vehicles, and installing/removing parking boots on cars; and
• Testifying in Traffic Court when citizens contest tickets.

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Enforcing Virginia and Arlington County parking, traffic, and license regulations;and
• Customer service experienceincluding responding to policy-related questions.

Background check:Due to the sensitive nature of this position, candidates receiving consideration will be required to undergo a pre-employment polygraph examination and a character/background investigation conducted by the Police Department. Any offer of employmentiscontingent upon a favorable review of the applicant'sofficial state/districtdriving record, criminal history, background check, and polygraph.

Certifications and licenses:

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) State Operator Certification.
• A valid license tooperatea motor vehicleisrequired.

Work location:ACPDmain officeislocatedat 1425 North Courthouse Road. However, job duties are performed throughout theCounty including patrol both on foot and while driving a County-issued vehicle.

Salary:All new employees are hired at the Public Service Aide I classification.After18 months, with satisfactory performance,employeesmay beeligible formovement from the Public Service Aide I to the Public Service Aide II. The salary range for the two levels are as follows:

• Public Service Aide I: $45,947.20 - $70,179.20 Annually
• Public Service Aide II: $51,001.60 - $77,812.80 Annually

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All Public Service Aides are eligible forCounty government employee benefits that includes health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.