Police Assistant I - Community Front Desk (Part-Time)

City of Alameda; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Alternative Retirement Service

Paid Sick Leave—1 hour per 30 hours

457 Deferred Compensation

Transportation Saving Account

Job summary

The City of Alameda is seeking a Police Assistant I to perform non-sworn police work and front-desk duties, handling public inquiries, crowd control, and reports. The position may rotate to various assignments to meet departmental needs, including traffic control and animal control incidents.

This part-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver's license, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required as a condition of initial and continued employment only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential functions.
• Desirable Qualification: Course work or study in criminal justice; experience in a customer service-oriented field; community volunteer work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine incident and crime reports; address the public on assigned topics.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate community crime prevention programs.
• Handle inquiries involving police, fire, and medical emergencies and routine calls for service.
• Make inquiries through federal, state, and local computer information systems.
• Operate computers using word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, and other software.
• Compile information, make statistical calculations.
• Prepare reports.
• Perform clerical duties in support of departmental operations.
• Assist with special events, such as parades, fairs, etc.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical duties

Front desk duties

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Valid California Driver's License

Criminal justice coursework

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Desktop publishing

Job description

The City of Alameda is seeking a Police Assistant I to perform non-sworn police work and front-desk duties, handling public inquiries, crowd control, and reports. The position may rotate to various assignments to meet departmental needs, including traffic control and animal control incidents.

This part-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver's license, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends.