Police Assistant (Part Time)

City of Alameda; Alameda (CA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Public Alternative Retirement Service

Paid Sick Leave—1 hour per 30 hours

457 Deferred Compensation

Transportation Saving Account

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Clerical duties

Front desk duties

Formazione

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Valid California Driver's License

Criminal justice coursework

Strumenti

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Desktop publishing

Descrizione del lavoro

The Police Assistant I performs a variety of non-sworn police work and other related work as required and may be assigned to an activity or may rotate to a variety of assignments to meet departmental needs. Assignments may include: traffic and vehicle control, including investigation of reports of abandoned vehicles, taking appropriate action, and enforcing parking regulations; crowd control and crime scene protection; response to non-hazardous animal control incidents; handle public inquiries and related work at the front desk.

Part Time Benefits Include

• Enrollment in Public Alternative Retirement Service.
• Paid Sick Leave: Part time employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Optional enrollment in Deferred Compensation, aka, 457.
• Optional enrollment in Transportation Saving Account.

• 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.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2. 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, rather than the employee’s ability to get to/from various work locations in a timely manner, is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. Desirable Qualification: Course work or study in criminal justice; experience in a customer service-oriented field; community volunteer work.

Background Process

All finalists for the position will be required to undergo a thorough background check process which may include a criminal history check, submission of a personal history statement/questionnaire, polygraph, and credit check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and/or ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends; work on an on-call basis; work irregular duty assignments; operate computers including automated parking citation devices, and mobile digital computer terminals; wear a uniform and safety equipment; work outside in inclement weather; work under undesirable and hazardous conditions; conform to department grooming standards; successfully pass a background investigation; work alone; attend educational sessions as required; travel out of town for one day or more.

SELECTION PROCESS

If the hiring manager is interested in your application, you will be contacted for next steps in the process.

E-VERIFY

The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies are not accepted).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-747-4900 | [e-mail] | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290, Alameda, 94501. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.