Police Services Support Coordinator

Under the general direction & supervision of the Airport Police Captain or higher authority, the Police Support Services Coordinator will work independently in the performance of their regularly assigned duties of ensuring the convenient and efficient day-to-day operations of all divisions within the Sanford Airport Police Department.

The Police Support Services Coordinator will help to identify, organize and maintain police records for legal purposes, perform analytical work reviewing, organizing and assessing crime information to identify patterns and common characteristics of crimes to improve and assist criminal apprehension and crime prevention. The position will include proper evidence custodian duties that include securing, storing, and documenting obtained property and evidence; does related work as required.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

- Compile and analyze criminal activity to identify crime patterns, series and/or trends occurring at the airport. Use predictive analysis to report and provide recommendations for surveillance or directed patrol to reduce criminal activity.

- Prepare criminal backgrounds and assimilate information from multiple sources into a comprehensive package for all types of investigations.

- Monitoring active calls for service, providing active intelligence to responding officers, providing offender or vehicle information, and connecting the event to current crime patterns or trends.

- Acts as the custodian of the Property and Evidence Section by providing for the management and control of found, recovered, and evidentiary property in the custody of the Police Department that is critically important in investigations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Receives, stores, releases, and maintains the security of a wide variety of property and evidence items submitted by officers and Crime Scene Technicians for accuracy and integrity.

- Logs and establishes and/or assigns storage location for property and evidence to ensure integrity and chain-of-custody.

- Enters and updates information in manual and computerized records and files; operates a computer and other inventory devices.

- Researches court records for disposition of evidence.

- Performs searches through various criminal justice databases; general comprehension of state statutes, federal laws and statute of limitations; and verifies case dispositions.

- Prepares evidence for proper disposal.

- Lists found property in accordance with Florida Statutes.

- Assist in conducting evidence inventories, audits, and reports.

- Transports evidence to lab for testing.

- Contacts owners of property to be returned.

- Maintains property reports for evidentiary chain of custody.

- Testifies in court on chain of custody of evidence.

- Establishes and maintains department case report files, utilizing records management systems to fullest maintaining, reports, stats, etc.

- Obtains and records statistical data of criminal, traffic and officer activities.

- Monitors lobby during working hours and assists citizens that have walk-in requests.

- Answers phones and acts as a receptionist for the Police Department.

OTHER DUTIES:

- Prepare statistical reports to analyze the presence of crime series and/or trends and provide Law Enforcement information to make administrative and tactical decisions.

- Photocopies and distributes reports to the proper Courts, Juvenile Offices, Prosecuting Attorney's Offices, Clerk of the Courts and other law enforcement agencies or outside entities.

- Enters other records data into the computer system as directed.

- Video review and capture for court purposes and in furtherance of investigations or copy requests from outside entities / public records request.

- Additional position duties may be required and implemented by Police Administration as agency needs dictate.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

- Computer usage and related databases for records management, evidence management and databases related to crime analytics.

- Evidence processing tools with training and at the request of a supervisor.

- Agency radio for communications (portable, mobile and/or base station)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of police principles, practices, and procedures dealing with police property control preferred.

- Knowledge of rules and laws of evidence and evidence handling procedures, preferred.

- Knowledge of basic computer operations.

- Ability to make oral presentation.

- Ability to prepare written reports.

- Skills in communication with co-workers and the community.

- Skills in maintaining cross index filing systems and in the classifying documentary material for filing purposes.

- Skills in computer data entry.

- Verbal and written correspondence with other agencies and individuals for informational exchange.

- Ability to speak English language clearly and concisely.

- Ability to identify colors and read symbols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Possession of high school diploma or GED.

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Must be at least 21 years of age.

- Must possess a valid Florida drivers license.

- Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen and had no recent illegal drug use.

- Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. (FDLE requirement)

- Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. (FDLE requirement)

- Have not been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. (FDLE requirement)

- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Working knowledge of personal computers to write reports, perform analysis, complete performance reviews, track data, etc.

- Ability to work well with others, and to assist the public cooperatively and courteously. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds often under adverse circumstances.

- A fingerprint-based criminal and employment background check is required by the Airport Authority and Transportation Security Administration regulations for this position in addition to the FDLE requirements. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to perform both inside and outside work with exposure to weather conditions. There is the possibility of exposure to fire, chemical, electrical, mechanical and firearm hazards. Most of the time spent in this position will be spent in an office environment. There will be some exposure to stressful situations and conditions which may include but are not limited to emergency and crisis response for events both man-made and acts of nature. Travel is primarily local and during the business day. Although some out of the area travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

- Ability to physically move property items – large and small.

- Ability to lift heavy, odd shaped items over 40 lbs. above head while on a ladder.

- Ability to climb a ladder.

- Ability to exercise manual dexterity for data entry.

- Ability to hear conversations spoken in various tones of voice.

- Ability to grasp objects.

- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

- Ability to bend over, walk, kneel, crawl, stretch, and sit while lifting light and heavy objects.

- Ability to visually inspect items for safety reasons.

- Ability to recognize and utilize proper PPE when necessary. (gloves, masks, gowns, etc.)

BENEFITS

Eligible the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, you will receive:

- Medical insurance

- Dental insurance

- Basic Life/AD&D (equal to 1x annual salary)

- Long-Term Disability insurance

- Access to a variety of voluntary insurance options

- 80 hours of vacation time accrued annually

- 40 hours of sick leave accrued annually

- 24 hours of pro-rated non-accruing paid time off per fiscal year

- 13 paid holidays each year

Detailed benefits and enrollment information provided upon hire

At Sanford Airport Authority, the team behind Sanford International Airport, we believe in growing together. We are the simpler, faster, and better choice for starting your career, with a deep commitment to our community and to the success of our employees. All our team members are trained in-house, ensuring they have the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive. After just approximately 30 days, you will qualify for outstanding benefits, including 100% paid Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance. In addition, you will receive 13 paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time and floating time off each year. At Sanford Airport Authority, we provide more than a job, we provide a pathway for success. We are looking for employees who want stability and long-term growth with us, if youre looking for a place to build a lasting career and even retire, this is the place. Ready to take the next step in your career?