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.

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.

Streets Maintenance Worker I
Open Date: April 29,2024
Closing: May 9, 2024

Summary:  Under close supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in support of Public Works maintenance and construction projects.

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 crew to build, maintain and repair City streets, curbs and sidewalks; fills potholes and seals cracks; works with hot mix, cold mix and related materials.
• Observes and safety rules and regulations.
• Operates basic motorized equipment, including dump truck and pickup truck; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools, including chain saws, rakes, hoes, shovels and related tools; conducts equipment safety inspections before operating power equipment, and reports any deficiencies.
• Performs manual labor in filling holes and patching streets.
• Operates a dump truck to pick up materials from vendors and to haul materials to the job sites; loads and unloads materials, equipment and supplies; operates the water truck to prepare the surfaces and to control dust.
• Installs, repairs and removes temporary road markers and traffic control signs; sets ups markers for work zone safety; flags motorists to maintain a safe work area; observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Cleans and maintains the City rights-of-way; removes trash, brush and debris from the sides of the streets; cleans and sweeps streets; cleans curbs and drainage ditches.
• Assists in trimming trees and shrubs in the rights-of-way to provide a clear view of intersections and the roadway; collects and removes trimmed materials.
• Assists in painting centerlines and crosswalks, as directed, to maintain a safe traffic flow and provide for the safety of pedestrians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in street maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the rules and guidelines related to work zone safety.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in performing a variety of basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Skill in the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in working independently and as a team member.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• 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 one (1) year of maintenance labor experience.
• State of Arizona driver’s license. Must receive a State of Arizona commercial driver’s license within 18 months of employment.  Failure to receive and maintain the license are grounds for termination of employment.

 Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an outdoor and indoor environment with prolonged exposure to noise and chemicals. Work may be performed in confined spaces and inclement weather.
• Work requires heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, digging, and lifting objects weighing more than 75 pounds.
• Position is assigned standby duty on the regular rotation.

 Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes dump truck, water truck, asphalt cutter and standard maintenance hand and power tools.