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.

Utilities Operator I
Open: 07-01-2023   Closes: Until filled
Salary: $33,280.00 - $47,579.93

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.

 

 

Lifeguard
Open: 03-27-2024   Closes: Until filled
Per Hour: $14.35-$16.35 DOE

Summary:  Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Other duties will include maintaining and monitoring restrooms and locker areas, cashiering, and maintaining the pool.
This class is FLSA exempt-recreational establishment (seasonal). This class is FLSA nonexempt (part-time).

• Ability to recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Attend ALL mandatory in service training prior to the start of the summer season and throughout the program season.
• Staff members must conduct themselves in a mature and professional manner.
• All staff will take directions from the Head Lifeguard as well as the Center Coordinator and carry out directions in a prompt and respectful manner.
• Arrive promptly at beginning of shift at the designated times with all proper equipment; ie: whistle.
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Clean all areas of facility to designated standards.
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance).
• Provide first aid care when needed and be readily available to phone for emergency services.
• Properly execute EAP (Emergency Action Plan) when needed.
• Fill out proper forms when an incident happens.
• Document what was used after each incident. (Ex. 1 band aid, 1 gauze pad, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have swimming skills, communication skills, and enjoy working with people.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age by hire date.

 Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed both inside and outside, which may include activities in inclement weather such as extreme heat.
• Noise level is usually moderate, primarily due to children at play.
• Frequently requires sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move objects over 50 pounds, and have sufficient body flexibility and balance to perform rescue and first aid operations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• All pool equipment including; pool vacuum, brush, leaf net, skimmers, pool filters, pool chemicals.
• Rescue tube, shepherd’s crook, ring buoy, and backboard.
• Personal computer, including word processing software, calculator, copy and fax machine and phone.

Tourism Supervisor
Open: 04-19-2024   Closes: Until filled
Salary: $44,000 - $56,557  DOE

Summary:  Under limited supervision, plans, coordinates and supervises the daily operation of the Benson Visitor Center related activities; develops and implements marketing strategies to promote Benson and the area; coordinates efforts with a variety of local, county and state organizations.

  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.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations and staff of the Tourism Center; schedules staff to ensure availability; trains staff to provide a high level of customer service; ensures that the center is fully stocked with area information.
• Encourages, develops, promotes and implements marketing strategies to attract potential tourist visitors to Benson and the area; solicits the support of various groups, organizations and individuals; encourages their participation in tourism events, promotions and tie-ins.
• Works with the Cochise County Tourism Council’s Program of Work.
• Plans and assists in the implementation of special events and City dedications.
• Responsible for distribution of print and electronic media promotions; assists in preparing materials and in maintaining the website.
• Investigates funding sources for tourism development; prepares and submits tourism grant funding applications.
• Make presentations to clubs, organizations, and other groups to explain the purpose of tourism and communicate the importance of tourism in the local economy.
• Prepares a monthly report on tourism activities for the City Council.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local hospitality industry, local officials, media and regional and state tourism organizations.
• Assists in development of the annual tourism budget.
• Informs the Arizona State Department of Tourism and other interested parties of all tourism activities in the Benson area, and keeps website calendar of events updated.
• Maintains records of attractions, brochures, special information packets, tourism packets, and promotional giveaways.
• Maintains tracking system to determine economic impact and return on investments.
• Represents the City at regional and state conferences as time and budget allows and works with multi-county organizations and other tourism related entities.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a Visitor Center and Tourism planning program.
• Knowledge of components of the travel industry, including visitor demographics.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of marketing and promotion.
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring.
• Skill in operating computer and utilizing rudimentary software.
• Skill in providing administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in preparing and presenting clear and concise administrative reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and other officials, other government officials, community groups, the general public and media representatives.
• Skill in developing a comprehensive marketing strategy for tourism operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Business Administration and five (5) years professional experience in tourism, promotion, marketing or a related function.
• State of Arizona driver’s license.

 Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed mostly in office settings; some outdoor work is required for special events; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• 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 50 pounds; requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally work is performed in outside weather conditions; work may bring exposure to moving mechanical parts and in high places; the noise level is usually moderate.

 Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.