E.R.A.C.E. Officer (Environmental Rural Area Cleanup Enforcement)

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E.R.A.C.E. Officer (Environmental Rural Area Cleanup Enforcement)

Description

Job Summary

Do you feel like you need something more exciting and rewarding for your Career?

We have a fulfilling and impactful role that will provide opportunities for adventures, challenges, and meaningful work.

Mohave County Public Works- is looking to fill an E.R.A.C.E Officer position located in Kingman, AZ.

E.R.A.C.E Officer -> Starting Salary, $23.26

• Work 4 ten-hour shifts.
  
• Most Weekends and Holidays Off.
  
• Schedule does involve being "On-Call" which would include Weekends and Holidays.
  
  

Our Mission

To prevent, illegal (Wildcat Dumping) by enforcement, education, and the pursuit of the Criminal Offenders. We accomplish this Mission by investigating the criminal complaints, educating the public, and with the assistance from the many Community volunteer groups, Businesses, and Organizations throughout Mohave County. Public Works is consistently working to improve the quality of life here in beautiful Mohave County.

Each division works to develop more efficient programs to guarantee the best possible service for our citizens. We encourage teamwork, which includes our staff working hand in hand with our community. Together, we strive for a better, cleaner, and more resourceful operation.

About Us
Mohave County Parks provides 4,000 acres of parks and recreational facilities located from the Colorado River to the Hualapai Mountains. E.R.AC.E Officers r espond and investigate complaints of illegal dumping and environmental nuisance complaints. E.R.A.C.E. sponsors dumpsite cleanups at various times.

The E.R.A.C.E officer is a law enforcement detective position that has the responsibility of i nvestigating criminal littering (illegal dumping) complaints throughout Mohave County. The County Ordinance 2002-03 is an Anti-Litter Ordinance that gives the Offender or Litter Generator, 5-days to clean up the dumpsite and properly disposes of the waste. Failure to clean up the dumpsite within the 5-day period is a Criminal Offense and the Offenders could possibly face criminal charges through the County Attorney’s Office. Crimes in progress should be reported to the Sheriff’s Office and often E.R.A.C.E will get the follow up or delayed complaints. Work with various Community Leaders in planning, organizing, and conducting community Cleanups. These Cleanups are useful to the Communities in where they have an opportunity to properly dispose of their Heavy Trash, items like old couches, mattresses, tree trimmings, tires and so on.

Dumpsite Remediation, this is where E.R.A.C.E will go out and cleanup dump sites on public lands. These types of Cleanups are dependent on several factors, the amount of Community volunteers, interest, and budget constraints.

Why it Matters:
Illegal dumps not only affect the beauty of the rural areas of Mohave County, but the health and safety of people, cattle, and horses, as well as to the environment. Chemicals from dump sites can contaminate wells and surface water and are prone to ignite. Illegally dumped tires can be infested with disease-carrying mosquitoes when they have stagnated water in them. Research and experience prove that litter — intentional or unintentional pollution resulting from consumer waste products being carelessly handled or improperly disposed — attracts more litter. A clean community, by contrast, discourages littering and raises local living standards and quality of life. One person, one business, one organization can positively affect the behavior of others in their community. The preservation and protection of our environment unites citizens, businesses, and government.

AZPOST certification is required for the position. If holding a lapsed or out-of-state certification, must obtain a current/active AZ POST certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Be required to successfully pass drug screen post offer, complete psychological, polygraph, health-related and physical agility testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals.
Must possess and maintain firearm proficiency.

Must be able to travel throughout different County Locations what would include but not limited to:

• Work does require to traveling throughout the county while operating and handling of a motor vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain, and high-speed driving.
• Perform moderate to strenuous manual labor outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures.
• Involves exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease, hazardous materials, and noise of equipment.
• The ability to frequently be able to lift 25lbs up to 75lbs or more while operating heavy equipment.
• This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, and sitting.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and bending are sometimes required.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to and participates in activities involved in implementing and coordinating a comprehensive county-wide environmental rural area clean-up enforcement program.
• Provides assistance in conducting a law enforcement program involving investigations, apprehending violators, inter agency coordination, education and other law enforcement and program activities.
• Analyzes activity and violation problems occurring in unincorporated areas of Mohave County as it relates to illegal and wildcat dumping.
• Develops information through fact finding by collecting on-site evidence, interviewing witnesses or suspects, following up on leads, searching records, conducting surveillance, observing suspicious activity and through information provided by informants, concerned citizens and Federal, State, and local officials.
• Assists and requests assistance from agencies with conducting of law enforcement activities, maintaining, and establishing liaisons with local Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and their personnel.
• Prepares investigation reports and maintains accurate, up-to-date information by documenting findings and facts, obtaining witness statements and copies of official records, and including pertinent correspondence, maps, historical information, exhibits, and photographs.
• Determines laws violated. Makes record checks with State and local agencies to determine if violator has any prior violations. Issues citations or makes arrests and files criminal complaints with the Court. Books suspects when appropriate.
• Ensures program activities are consistent with Federal, state and local policies and procedures for carrying out law enforcement activities.
• Prepares applications for environmental programs and funding.
• Coordinates and presents programs for the education and training of the public about the illegality and detriments of wildcat dump sites.
• Confers with attorneys outlining requirements for investigation and keeps attorneys apprised of the investigations with current, accurate information.
• Assists attorneys in the preparation of cases for trial based on information obtained and determining additional information required.
• Testifies in court on the results of investigation.
• Assists local and out-of-state agencies on environmental investigations.
• Keeps apprised of associated environmental laws and legislation.
• Compiles information and performs research for special projects as assigned. Develops and implements automated systems for tracking progress and documenting status of project activities.
• Prepares and maintains required reports and documentation.
• Speaks before groups, answers inquiries regarding environmental rural area cleanup enforcement, environmental issues and wildcat dumping programs and activities and conducts public information programs.
• Attends routine and specialized training classes and seminars of law enforcement methods and techniques, marksmanship, law, procedures, and technical subjects.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Required certification as a law enforcement officer.
• One (1) year successful experience as a law enforcement officer.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Law enforcement investigative techniques.
• Relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement in general and specifically to the County.
• First aid methods and procedures.
• Principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment used in law enforcement.
• Law enforcement and public relations activities.
• County geography, its incorporated areas including highways, street, and road locations.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.
• Safe and effective operation and maintenance of law enforcement equipment to include firearms.
• Safe operation and handling of a motor vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain, and high-speed driving.
• Give and receive orders, to follow instructions, and to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
• Comprehend, retain, and recall factual information.
• Protect the public and enforce the laws with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals, the preservation of property, and the maintenance of good community and interpersonal relationships in compliance with established laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Apply training, experience and common sense to identify potentially dangerous situations, to make effective logical decisions, and to exercise the appropriate measure of tact or force to resolve dangerous or emotionally charged situations with minimum injury to self and others and minimum damage to property involved.
• Demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Retain control of a vehicle under emergency conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, other law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate and objective oral statements and responses to questions.
• Attain proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include maintaining physical conditioning required for performance of work assignments.

https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$48,380.80 Annually