Oferta de trabajo: Traffic Control Community Service Officer

Traffic Control Community Service Officer

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Traffic Control Community Service Officer

Salary

$40,560.00 - $46,113.60 Annually

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

250300001

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

03/11/2025

Closing Date

3/25/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description

• Benefits

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General Summary

This Community Service Officer is anticipated to be assigned to the Traffic Unit as a Traffic Control Community Service Officer, which will be responsible for parking citations, parking issues, traffic control, traffic hazards, etc. Community Service Officers (CSO) perform non-sworn, un-armed law enforcement related tasks for the Charlottesville Police Department. Community Service Officers DO NOT have powers of arrest. These tasks include but are not restricted to; Traffic Control/Parking Enforcement, report writing, and/or various administrative tasks.

The preferred hiring amount will be $19.50 - $22.17 an hour ($40,560.00 to $46,113.60 annually). As of March 28, 2024, this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128 (https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9482/Collective-Bargaining-Ordinance-PDF) ). Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym reimbursement program, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.

• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

This position is anticipated to be assigned to the Traffic Unit:

• Traffic Control Unit: The Traffic Unit is a specialized unit within the Support Services Division. The Traffic Unit CSO patrols assigned areas of the City enforcing parking laws by issuing parking tickets/citations and performing other functions including but not limited to; towing of abandoned vehicles or vehicles parked in prohibited zones, assisting patrol with traffic hazards and accidents, traffic direction, conducting vehicle escorts, and other duties as required to support the Police Departments mission. May have to testify in court reference to issued citations. May be responsible for report writing, as designated.

Community Service Officers will normally be assigned to one unit but may be required to transfer or complete duties from each service area as assigned. The other CSO units are:

• Telephone Reporting Unit: is a component part of the Uniformed Patrol Bureau. CSOs working in this capacity shall be assigned to the second or third shift Patrol Bureau under the supervision of a Shift Sergeant. The Telephone Reporting CSO will perform a variety of functions that permit uniformed officers to remain in the field as much as possible. The TRU CSOs responsibilities include; taking reports by telephone and in person at the Police Department lobby, fingerprinting and photographing of arrested persons for the court, handling calls for general information and other non emergency calls by phone or at the Police Department lobby, processing of fingerprint applicants and performing various administrative functions in the Police Department.

• Downtown Unit: The officer is assigned to the Downtown Mall year-round. Working at a kiosk area or on foot patrol, the officer maintains public contact with visitors and residents for the City of Charlottesville Police Department and is assigned to the Neighborhood Services Bureau, reporting to the Crime Prevention Unit Supervisor. Work is conducted in communication and partnership with Police Officers. The CSO responds to accidents, potential safety hazards, and other emergencies.

• Logistical Support Unit: The Community Service Officer assigned to the Logistical Support Unit works directly with the Unit supervisor. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; keeping inventory for the Department's Taser, Mobile Data Terminal, Body Worn Camera (BWC), Vehicle Equipment, Radio Transmissions Equipment, and Department Issued Cellular Phones.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.

• Possession of a valid Virginia Operator's License required. ( To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166 ).

• Must not have been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor or be a user of any controlled substances.

• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random drug testing in accordance with the policies of the City of Charlottesville.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in a language other than English preferred but not required;

• Prior experience directing traffic preferred but not required.

  Skills: Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures is beneficial; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situation and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM WORK: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.

Dependent upon assignment, a majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, radiant energy, and/or electrical hazards. This position requires regular use of traffic/roadways and requires driving a City-owned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures.

Must be able to work in varied local environments utilizing department assigned clothing and equipment. This position involves driving, walking, standing, and repetitive entry/exit from city vehicle in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated July 1, 2022

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE:

• Vacation:

• 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years

• 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years

• 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years

• 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years

• 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years

• 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years

• 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years

• Sick:

• 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation

• Holidays:

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)

1. INSURANCE:

• Aetna Medical –

• Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:

• HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage

• POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay

• POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay

• (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)

• Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)

• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)

• Dental (Delta Dental)

• No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.

• Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%

• Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20

• Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50

• $1,500 maximum annual benefit

• $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit

• MetLife Vision Plan: Optional

• Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.

• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;

• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

• Life:

• Two times annual salary (paid by the City)

• Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)

• AFLAC: Optional

• Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)

• Long Term Disability

• Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)

1. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.

• Pension:

• Choose from two options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)

• Supplemental:

• Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution

1. OTHER BENEFITS:

• Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Health Care Expenses

• Dependent Care Expenses

• Parking/Mass Transit Expenses

• Parking Subsidy of $50 per month

• Wellness Programs:

• Gym Reimbursement Program

• Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots

• Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes

• Weight Watchers at Work

• Bike Commuter Program:

• Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses

• Employee Assistance Program:

• A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

  01

  Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes

• No

  03

  This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

  04

  Have you ever been convicted for any violation(s) of law, including moving traffic violations? *A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from all jobs. A conviction will be judged on its own merits with respect to time, circumstances, seriousness, and the extent to which it is related to the job for which you are applying.

• Yes

• No

  05

  If "yes" was selected to question #4, please provide the following: Description of offense, Statute or ordinance if known, Date of charge, Date of Conviction, and County, City, State of Conviction.

  06

  It is the policy of the City of Charlottesville to hire those persons who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to complete an I-9 Form verifying that you are eligible to be employed and verifying your identity. Further, you will be required to provide documentation to that effect should you be employed. Please note: The City of Charlottesville Government does not sponsor employment of visa holders and candidates who require sponsorship should select "No" for this question. For purposes of compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?

• Yes

• No

  07

  To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes

• No

  08

  I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

City of Charlottesville

Address

P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone

(434) 970-3490

Website

http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs