ALARM PROGRAM COORDINATOR

City of National City, CA; National City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of National City is seeking a full-time Alarm Program Coordinator to join its Police and Fire departments. Under supervision, you will coordinate the city's alarm ordinance program, manage records, invoices, and customer inquiries, and ensure program compliance.

You will input data, generate reports, maintain files, and provide clear information to the public and staff about alarm procedures and billing. Strong office skills and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in office practices and computer operation.
• One year of office experience operating computers and related software.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, recordkeeping, English usage, and municipal government.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate alarm program according to ordinance and procedures.
• Input or download information using computer software.
• Prepare billing statements and maintain transaction records.
• Provide information to the public and staff regarding alarm procedures.
• Maintain files and records; perform basic office tasks.

Skills

Office practices

Recordkeeping

English usage

Municipal government

Computers and programs

Education

High school diploma

Office experience

Job description

The National City Fire Department is seeking a full-time Alarm Program Coordinator to join their team!

THE CITY:

The City of National City is a full-service, general law city serving a vibrant and socioeconomically diverse community. Its diverse population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live, work, play, and do business. The City takes great pride in its rich history, strong bi-national relationships, and deep commitment to its residents, schools, neighborhoods, and thriving business districts.

As San Diego County’s second-oldest city, National City is truly at the center of it all.

Located within a dynamic bi-national region of more than five million consumers, the City’s competitive advantage lies in its central location, robust transportation network, and diverse business industry. National City is just minutes from downtown San Diego, local beaches, San Diego International Airport, the U.S.–Mexico border, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities.

National City is served by Interstates 5 and 805, as well as State Route 54, providing convenient access for residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the region and into Mexico. Public transit options are readily available through the San Diego Trolley and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which serve National City seven days a week.

For more information on the City please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov.

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THE JOB:

Under general supervision and direction, to coordinate, organize, and perform office administration and clerical duties associated with the City's alarm ordinance program; and perform other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This a single position responsible for the coordination of the City’s alarm program in the Police and Fire departments. May supervise volunteers or staff assigned to the program on a temporary basis. It is a limited-term position funded from program proceeds and is dependent on funds generated by program for continuation and number of hours worked.

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Coordinates alarm program according to ordinance and established procedures;
• Operates computer and related software programs to input or download information;
• Types correspondence, forms, reports, requisitions, and other related material;
• Compiles information and reports requiring general knowledge of functions and procedures of the Police department;
• Collects information for the public or department use;
• Compiles, tabulates, and checks statistical data;
• Maintains files, cards, mailing lists, and other records;
• Prepares billing statements, collects payments, and maintains records of transactions;
• Receives, records, and accounts for money;
• Receives telephone calls and furnishes information regarding alarm ordinance and procedures to the public and staff;
• Operates word processing equipment to store and retrieve information and prepare correspondence and reports;
• Performs basic fiscal recordkeeping in the maintenance of financial and cost records;
• Recommends changes in procedures to be used;
• Operates standard office equipment;
• Performs other related work as required.

Training and Experience

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in office practices and computer operation; and one (1) year of office experience in the operation of computers and related software.

Knowledge and Skills in

Modern office practices, procedures, and methods; recordkeeping methods; correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation; police department and/or fire department operations; basic functions and organization of municipal government; computers and programs.

Ability to

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; utilize word processing equipment efficiently; make arithmetic calculations; use some independent judgment and make sound decisions in accordance with established procedures; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff and the general public.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

None.

The City of National City is an equal opportunity employer, values workforce diversity and seeks to create an environment and culture that embraces employee differences. All qualified applicants are considered.