The Mayor shall have the power to appoint, with
advice and consent of the governing body, matrons, special police
officers and school traffic guards for a term not to exceed one year.
No person shall be appointed a matron, special
police officer, or school traffic guard unless that person is a citizen
of the United States, able to read, write and speak the English language,
physically qualified and of good moral character and shall not have
been convicted of any crime.
The matrons, special police officers and school
traffic guards appointed under this article shall not be members of
the Police Department, and their powers, rights and duties shall immediately
cease and terminate at the expiration of the term for which they were
appointed or upon revocation of their appointment as provided for
herein.
Matrons, special police officers and school
traffic guards shall receive such compensation as fixed by the Mayor
and Council annually.
All matrons, special police officers and school
traffic guards shall be appropriately trained and work under the direction
and supervision of the Chief of Police.
No special police officer shall carry a firearm
or other weapon when off duty.
Every appointment of a matron, special police
officer or school traffic guard made in accordance with this article
shall not be subject to revocation without good cause and without
an opportunity for a hearing before the Mayor and Council.
