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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 913-1949 - Amending Exhibit A Of Ordinance 10 - 04/29/1949F=~~F==~==~~~9~==~~-=-~==~===o=4=-=~=9=-~t§~~~~=91tl ,( ORDINANCE NO. 913 AN ORDINANCE AiVIENDING SECTION 10, EXHIBIT "A11 OF ORDIN.AljCE NO. 894 ENTITLED nAN ORDINANCE CLASSIFYING ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFI' SERVICE OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADOPTION OF THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR RECORDS OF THE PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED; INTERPRETING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS SO ESTABLISHED; PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOCATION OF POSIT! S TO THE VARIOUS CLASSES; PROVIDING FOR THE RE-ALLOCATION OF POSITIONS WHEN DUTIES CHANGE; PROVIDING FOR APPEAL BY THE EMPLOYEE; PROVIDING FOR THE STATUS OF FRESENT EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC INVESTI- GATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; PROVIDING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AlVIENDiviENTS TO THIS ORDINANCE; AND LISTING CLASS SPECIFICATIONSn, SO AS TO ADD TO SAID EXHIBIT 11 A" OF SECTION 10 AND ESTABLISH THE ·~ FOLLOWING POSITIONS, TO-WIT, POLICE RADIO OPERATOR, DESK SERGEANT AND CAPTAIN OF TRAFFIC CONTROL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 894 provides for positions in the classifie service of the City of Lubbock and the Civil Service Commission has recammended the establishment under the provisions of said Ordinance of the positions of Police Radio Operator, Desk sergeant and Captain of Traffic Control, and, WHE~, such positions in connection with the Police Department provide for the usual daily operation thereof and such positions should be immediately established, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAil~D BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF' THE CITY OF LUB BOCK, TEX SECTION 1. That Exhibit "A•, of Section 10 of Ordinance No. 894 is hereby amended so as to ipclude the following positions in the Police Department, to-wit: POLICE RADIO OPERATOR DISTINGUISHI NG CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is general police work in the operation of a radio trans- mitter and receive~ to aid in the detention and apprehension of criminals. The employee is responsible for the efficient and continuous operation of radio equipment used in transmitting and receiving polic radiotelephone messages. The work requires the application of tech- nical knowledge and skills to problems of transmitting, receiving, and making minor repairs on complex short wave equipment under the supervision of the Chief Operator. The employee broadcasts police orders and information to the radio patrols. The radio operator is under the general supervision of the capt@in of police. EXAIVIPLES OF WORK: Conducts two-way communication with radio cars. Broadcasts regular and special test calls. Receives complaints of and information concerning various crimes and broadcasts the order to the proper radio police patrol concerning ~lr-==@)=~~~=-==1 ~ / • ,r r ·--.-- 0 . l the apprehension of criminals connected with the crime. Rearranges text suitable for radio broadcast. Transmits time calls at proper intervals. I . t Maintains receiving and transmitting equipment in efficient operat- ing condition. Notes irregularities in -operation of equipment. Assists police .officers in emergencies. Performs related work as assigned or required. !DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to receive and transmit messages accurately. Ability to write a legible hand at a rapid rate. Ability to understand oral and written directions. Soma knowledge of recognized office matter and average ability to spell correctly and use good English. Ability to perform clerical work of average difficulty. Ability to operate a typewriter at a rate of at least 30 words per ninute from ordinary manuscript or from typewritten copy. Accuracy, orderliness, good speaking voice over microphone. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE .Al.~D TRAINING: Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high school. Some experience as an amateur radio operator. NECES·SARY SPECIAL QUALil<,ICATIONS: Age: Minimum 23. Physical Condition: Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements including height and weight, prescribed in t~e Civil Service Rules. Technical: Possession of a valid license as a radiotelephone operator (3rd) class, issued by the Federal Communications Commission. DESK SERGEANT (. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is supervisory ~d specific office police work. I I . I . C Employees major responsibility in this work is the judicious handling of police matters brought to the desk of the police depart- ment. Work is under the general supervision of Police Captain on duty and other superior officers, but works independently in perfor.min required and assigned duties. Responsible for proper handling of police problems brought to his attention by the patrolmen or the public. Responsible for money taken in on fines and bonds, and keepi adequate records on these collections as well as other pertinent matte • EXAMPLES OF WOF.K: Supervis•s the detention and custody of prisoners and the officer personnel doing radio and communication work. ... aees that proper discipline and order are maintained in the jail and at police headquarters. Supervises the cleaning and sanitation of the jail. Supervises the feeding of prisoners. May collect fines, register and book prisoners, and prepare arrest cards. Arrests, identifies, books, guards and cares for prisoners. Questions witnesses and criminals • Checks and maintains departmental equipment and arsenal. At front desk, receives telephone calls and when police help is needed, dispatches the proper equipment and men using radiotelephone equipment. Receives complaints and calls and talks with all callers at front desk. Assigns and lays out work for other police personnel when necessa advises public, and gives aid on police problems of the public. Keeps pertinent police records, collects fines for traffic and other violations, gives receipts for money received, takes and approves bonds, and cares for valuables left at the station. When duly authorized, may act as clerk for the Corporation Court concerned with such work as drawing formal complaints, warrants, and subpoenas for the signature of properly authorized officials. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Consider&bl~ knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Dept. Working knowledge of modern police methods and procedures. Working knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws, and of muni- cippl ordinances. I . ' c 0 Working knowledge of the geography of the city and of the location of important buildings. Working knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their application. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports. Ability to assign, instruct and review the work of subordinates. Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with other employees, city officials, and the general public. Ability to keep clear records. Skill in the use of firearms. Courage, good judgment, resourcefulness, integrity. Ability to deal with the public with understanding and cooperation, giving good advice when necessary and maintaining proper composure in the face of varying public problems and displaying sympathetic mruaner when possible to give the proper conception of fair and impartial treatment on the part of the public officer. DESIRABLE EaPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high school plus completion of police training courses. Experience as a police patrolman. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Age: Minimum, 23. Physical Condition: Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements, including height and weight as prescribed in the Civil Service RUles. Technical: Possession of a restricted radiotelephone operatorts permit as issued by the Federal Communications Co~ssion. CAPTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is supervisory or specialized field and/or office police work. Employee 1 s work in this class consists of responsibility for assisting in the supervision of traffic control personnel of the Police Department. This employee often participates in the work per- formed by subordinate officers and assumes complete charge in the ab- sence of a superior officer. Employees are given specialized work instructions by ranking officers on new assignments, but work inde- pendently in performing required and assigned duties. The responsibi- ,•, c c , .. -----~~--- lity and authority of this employee extends over the 24 hours of each day. Work ·is reviewed by inspection and through oral and written reports to superiors. Supervision is usually exercised over traffic personnel, but may also be over other police details. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises, directs and controls motorcycle, automobile and other traffic regulatory personnel. Instructs all traffic regulatory personnel in the full perfor.mance of their duties. Supervises investigations of all automobile accidents involving injury and determines if a law violation has occurred. Keeps accident location papers. Files written reports of disposition of accident cases. Checks and reports on needs of the City with regard to traffic regulation. Inspects all traffic reports toeee if they are properly made. ~ Follows up cases of traffic accidents which require additional investigation. Issues specific instructions and assignments at scene of activi-1 ties. · Check s and reviews reports of daily activities of persons under his supervision. Prepares reports on infor.mation secured. Performs related work as required or assigned. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of practices and procedures in traffic control used in other parts of the country. Working knowledge of modern police methods and procedures. Working knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their application. Ability to perform investigations. --=====!=~==============================~======================================~~= • - c 0 .. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports. Ability to assign, instruct and review the work of subor~natea. Ability to deal fir.mly and tactfully with other employees, city officials and the general public. Ability to keep clear records. Ability to work long hours and to withstand the physical strain of police work. Skill in the use of firearms. Courage, good judgment, resourcefulness, integmty. ' DESIRABLE EKPE RIENCE AND TRAINING: Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high school plus completion of police training courses. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Age: Minimum, 25. Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements, including height and weight as prescribed in the Civil Service Rules. Possession of a restricted radiotelephone operator•s per.mit as issued by the Federal Communications commission. SECTION 2. Tha fact that the subject matter of this Ordinance deals with the usual daily operation of a City department creates an emergency requiring the immediate passage of this Ordinance which shall be effective upon its first reading and passage. Passed and approved by unanimous vote of the City commission this 29th day of April _ __;;.;;...;;......;;.;;_. __ _ , 1949. ATTEST: n.r.t .1 . ::1~ • ~ J /i) 1 .' .... _ n ~ .11. J.