SALARY
$21.22 Hourly
LOCATION
Ames, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Less than 20 hours/week
JOB NUMBER
24-2209-02
DEPARTMENT
Police
OPENING DATE
01/20/2025
CLOSING DATE
1/31/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Police Department is currently accepting applications for Community Safety Officer. Under direction, our Community Safety Officers will patrol assigned areas and issue tickets for parking violations, handle all parking calls and complaints tactfully, in a calm and respectful manner and respond to calls that do not require a sworn police officer. This position also performs other duties as required.
Candidates must be available to work 15-18 hours per week.Scheduled shifts often consist of three 6-hour shifts, for 2 different types of shifts. Regular shift schedule will start after after a training period of approximately 10-12 weeks.
1) Various fluctuating shifts between
8 am and 11 pm, includes day and evening hours, and weekends.
OR
2) Overnight shifts are a set schedule, between 11pm to 6am, including weekends. These shifts are on a
**set rotation**as follows: Monday/Friday/Saturday, second week is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, both weeks are still between 11pm to 6am.
**If selecting option 2, this is a set schedule after initial training.**
*Candidates may choose to be considered for both shifts options.*
On-the-job training is provided.
Due to the extensive training program and scheduling needs, all applicants are requested to commit to employment for 12 months or longer.
***In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit an online application by the deadline listed on this posting. The application must include complete responses to the supplemental questions. A submission of a resume in lieu of work history on the application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.***
Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings in this classification
for up to 6 months.
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
Patrols assigned areas either on foot or in a vehicle, and issues tickets for parking violations. Reports parking meter defects to superiors. Prepares and maintains relevant reports. Responds to calls that do not require a sworn police officer, such a
