Public Safety Aide (SR-12)

County of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Maui is seeking a candidate to perform a variety of clerical and para-professional duties in support of the Police Department, including processing prisoners and related tasks.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and one year of clerical and public contact experience, with a valid Type 3 driver’s license. Health and safety requirements apply; recruitment is county-administered.

Qualifications

• Training and Experience: a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of clerical and public contact experience.
• License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
• Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines; departmental rules, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Ability to: read and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and departmental policies; follow oral and written instructions; operate standard office machines and equipment; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others.
• Special Working Conditions: may be subject to shift and weekend work as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical, radio dispatch, traffic control, non-criminal investigation, prisoner transportation and escort, parking citation and other service tasks in support of police department activities.
• Reviews reports, records and other materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established requirements; searches for and compiles information for reports.
• Maintains operational logs and performs other receiving desk duties.
• Meets the public and answers the telephone to provide general information and receives complaints.
• Processes prisoners by fingerprinting, photographing, taking inventory of property and completing all necessary arrest forms.
• Operates radio communication equipment in transmitting and receiving messages.
• Controls traffic by manually operating directional traffic lights or may direct traffic using hand and arm signals.
• Investigates non-criminal cases (i.e., abandon vehicle complaints, animal complaints, lost or found property, etc.);
• Obtains information on pre-determined minor criminal cases (i.e., misdemeanor theft, property damage, etc.);
• Operates a patrol vehicle or wagon to transport prisoners;
• Escorts pre-determined low risk prisoners to court;
• Serves penal summons, subpoenas and notices and maintains required records and log pertaining thereto;
• Performs security inspections of assigned locations;
• Maintains police equipment (e.g., stroller meter, first aid kits, flares, etc.);
• Checks vehicles for fuel, oil, water and other operational and maintenance requirements;
• Attends classes and becomes familiar with departmental rules, regulations and procedures;
• May be assigned to issue citations for parking violations;
• May be assigned to use a typewriter;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clerical work

Public contact

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Typewriter

Office machines

Job description

Description

IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-12C ($3,748) to SR-12E ($4,054) per month.

Performs a variety of clerical, para-professional and other service tasks in support of Police Department activities including the processing of prisoners; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing a variety of civilian tasks in the Maui Police Department. This class does not require a police oath of office, formal specialized police training and the authority of arrest.

Examples of Duties

• Performs clerical, radio dispatch, traffic control, non-criminal investigation, prisoner transportation and escort, parking citation and other service tasks in support of police department activities;
• Reviews reports, records and other materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established requirements; searches for and compiles information for reports;
• Maintains operational logs and performs other receiving desk duties;
• Meets the public and answers the telephone to provide general information and receives complaints;
• Processes prisoners by fingerprinting, photographing, taking inventory of property and completing all necessary arrest forms;
• Operates radio communication equipment in transmitting and receiving messages;
• Controls traffic by manually operating directional traffic lights or may direct traffic using hand and arm signals;
• Investigates non-criminal cases (i.e., abandon vehicle complaints, animal complaints, lost or found property, etc.);
• Obtains information on pre-determined minor criminal cases (i.e., misdemeanor theft, property damage, etc.);
• Operates a patrol vehicle or wagon to transport prisoners;
• Escorts pre-determined low risk prisoners to court;
• Serves penal summons, subpoenas and notices and maintains required records and log pertaining thereto;
• Performs security inspections of assigned locations;
• Maintains police equipment (e.g., stroller meter, first aid kits, flares, etc.);
• Checks vehicles for fuel, oil, water and other operational and maintenance requirements;
• Attends classes and becomes familiar with departmental rules, regulations and procedures;
• May be assigned to issue citations for parking violations;
• May be assigned to use a typewriter;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of clerical and public contact experience.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).

Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines; departmental rules, regulations, practices and procedures.

Ability to: read and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and departmental policies; follow oral and written instructions; operate standard office machines and equipment; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others.

Special Working Conditions: may be subject to shift and weekend work as required.

Health And Physical Condition

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test:

All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: [e-mail]

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This position requires a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school. Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Please ensure your high school information is included in the Education section of your application)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) full-time year of clerical and public contact experience? Note: Please ensure that your work experience is included in your application (see "resume" is not acceptable).

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, please indicate at which employer did you gain this experience, the specific duties performed, and the percentage of time spent performing those duties. ("See resume" is not acceptable)

• Required Question