Police Service Assistant

City of Mes; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking Police Service Assistant to support police activities through clerical tasks and field duties. The role includes answering phones, typing, filing, PC work, and handling confidential documents.

Two full-time vacancies exist, one in Fiesta District and one in Downtown; a non-classified, at-will status may apply for part-time openings. Applicants must be 18+, possess a valid AZ Class D license, and pass a background check and substance testing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Due to safety/sensitive nature, pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing is required.
• Graduation from high school or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones, perform typing, filing, PC usage, photocopying, and shredding confidential documents.
• Pick-up and delivery of police-related items in the metropolitan area.
• Ensure Mesa Police Department vehicles are properly maintained and contain a full complement of equipment.
• May be required to perform some heavy physical work such as lifting, moving furniture, and lifting 50-pound boxes of flares.

Skills

Answering telephones

Typing

Filing

PC usage

Photocopying

Shredding confidential documents

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) full-time vacancies, one in the Fiesta District and one in the Downtown District. This recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list to fill possible future full-time or part-time vacancies. The part-time classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval. A Police Service Assistant performs a variety of routine tasks in support of police activities. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required. An employee in this class may perform various clerical duties such as answering telephones, typing, filing, using a personal computer (PC), making photocopies, shredding confidential documents, etc. Responsibilities may include numerous routine tasks including pick-up and delivery of police-related items in the metropolitan area and ensuring that Mesa Police Department (MPD) vehicles are properly maintained and contain a full complement of equipment. A Police Service Assistant may be required to perform some heavy physical work such as lifting, moving furniture, and lifting 50-pound boxes of flares. Supervision is received by an Office Supervisor. Work is reviewed and evaluated through personal observation and discussion and wearing of a uniform is required. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values:

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualification Required

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Substance Abuse Testing

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification

Graduation from high school or GED preferred.

Full job description: apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3342.pdf