Police Safety Associate

City of Hamilton, Ohio; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Hamilton, Ohio, is seeking a part-time, temporary employee for general office and field tasks related to police services. Duties include assisting the public at the police desk, answering calls, computer work, inspections, and data entry, with attention to accuracy and policy, under supervision.

Applicants must be at least 18, be pursuing a career in law enforcement, and hold a valid Ohio driver’s license. Weekend hours and varied shifts may apply as needed by the position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older at appointment.
• Enrolled in high school or high school graduate with an interest in law enforcement.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks.
• Valid Ohio driver's license required.
• Ability to work weekends and varied hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Make building inspections and record data based on observations.
• Prepare reports or tabulations as requested by sections.
• May perform organizational tasks using computer programs.
• May perform data entry for police-related classes.
• Provide accurate information and support the police team.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

This is a temporary part-time position which includes general office and field work requiring skills in the particular area of assignment. Examples of general work would include communicating with the public at the police desk, answering general police questions over the telephone, computer work, conducts inspections, placing traffic signs in the community, assisting with prisoner paperwork, assisting various police sections with general tasks, clerical work, and maintaining the police building.

Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of appointment and should be interested in a career in Law Enforcement. Consistent with the work assignment and level of responsibility, candidates must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.

• Makes building inspections and records data accurately based upon observations;
• Prepares reports or tabulations based upon requests from various sections;
• May perform organizational tasks using computer programs;
• May perform tasks involved in equipment organization;
• May do data entry for police related classes;
• Performs related work as required. Instill confidence in the police team and the customers and stakeholders;
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and communicates effectively;
• Provides accurate information;
• Employs City policies, practices, and philosophies in accomplishing tasks.

• Advanced skill inthe particular area where utilization is required;
• Skilled knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment, including the use ofcomputers and of engineering and/or domain-specific knowledge;
• Ability to learn department and City-wide procedures and standard policies;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees,supervisory personnel and the general public;
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces, outdoors in all types of weather, etc. as required byposition;
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age of 18 at the time of appointment;
• Must be enrolled in high school or a high school graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement;
• Must possess ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks;
• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Must have the ability to work weekends and various hours on a part-time basis as needed.