TEMP/CONTRACT Police Red Light Camera Program Manager- Police Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening
This is a contractual temporary position not to exceed twelve (12) months. This position is full time, 40 hours a week. After the applicable waiting period, the individual will be eligible for health benefits.
Responsible for supervising the red-light camera systems to ensure the effective enforcement of traffic laws and enhance public safety. The manager will analyze camera data, assist with legal and administrative processes, and provide support for red-light camera operations. For purposes of administering the section, the department, a county, or a municipality may authorize a traffic infraction enforcement officer under s 316.640 to issue a traffic citation for a violation of F.S. 316.074(1) or F.S. 316.075 (1) (c) 1. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the city.
This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action. Build strategic and collaborative relationships and interact with others in a way that builds confidence and trust. Provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives. Maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Understanding of the Red-Light Camera System and F.S.S. 316.0083.
• Communicate with the public, answering questions and providing information about the Red-Light Camera System.
• Responsible for the monitoring of live feeds and review captured footage to identify violations and ensure adherence to operational protocols. Aim for measurable outcomes by reducing the number of reported violations each month and decreasing the average time for case processing. This focus on results will help in demonstrating the system's impact on traffic safety and operational efficiency.
• Review recorded images prior to the issuance of a Notice of Violation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the recorded images. All violation notices will comply with the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program, Fla. Stat.
• 316.0083.
• Enter, retrieve, review, and verify the accuracy of entered data using word processing, databases, or other programs.
• Oversee the performance clerical tasks, including answering telephone calls, entering data into the computer system, copying, filing, and composing statistical reports.
• Interacts with leadership regarding the performance, strategy, metrics, and results.
• Notify any issue involving the Red-Light Camera programs software’s capabilities and expectations through effective communication with Police Department leadership.
• Manages the program to ensure that notices of violation are sent within the required 30-day window specified by the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program.
• Collaborates with law enforcement and the City Attorney’s Office to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares Annual Report per Florida State Statute 316.0083, the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program.
• Attends and testifies, when required, at city and county traffic hearings to uphold evidentiary integrity and bolster accountability. This involvement ensures that all procedures are transparent and just, strengthening public trust in the enforcement process.
• Provides training and technical support for staff involved in the red-light camera operations.
• Acting as a liaison between the municipality and the private vendors that maintain the camera hardware.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform their essential duties. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/Or Experience
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a law enforcement officer, with law enforcement certification from FDLE, required. A minimum of twelve (12) months of experience in traffic enforcement or technology-related assignments is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of customer service experience is required. Successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.
• Certified Police Officer: The Red-Light Camera Program Manager are required to meet the same employment requirements as full-time officers, as established by the Criminal Justice and Standards Training Commission. Additionally, the Red-Light Camera Program Managers are required to possess a current Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certification.
• Must attend and successfully complete training in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) within 60 days of the date of hire.
• Required to successfully complete court presentation training in accordance with F.S.S. 316.640 within ninety (90) days of hire. Additional training may be required.
• Must successfully pass a visual acuity test administered by the City of Port St. Lucie. Contact lenses are permitted.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including department and city policies and practices. For example, familiarity with federal, state, and local laws, as well as ordinances related to law enforcement and community safety.
• Knowledge of the City of Port St. Lucie’s geography and its road network.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation to prepare documents, compose letters, etc.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of police forms, terminology, and records procedures.
• Knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Office and Records Management Systems (RMS).
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• An understanding of traffic law enforcement and Florida State Statutes is essential, particularly as they relate to traffic enforcement. This knowledge empowers employees to present clear and persuasive cases during city hearings and court proceedings, ensuring effective communication and compliance.
• Ability to distinguish between the colors red, green, and yellow.
• Ability to maintain complex records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to assigned routines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, city staff, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports on work activities.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Emotional stability and the necessary capacity to cope with a wide range of interpersonal situations.
• Personal character is necessary to withstand frequent assaults on ethical and lawful integrity.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and sustain the trust and confidence of the department and the public, fostering collaborative problem-solving with residents to achieve community-policing goals.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The office environment is fast paced.
Documentation Requirements
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Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
**ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:**

• Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency\*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
• Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.
• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education
**It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.**