Performs para-professional police and various support activities to assist in crime prevention. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Utilizes departmental computer system to check in and out equipment to police officers, i.e., keys, ticket books, non-lethal weapons, etc. - Maintains logs and records of equipment checked in and out of the radio room. - Completes inventory of the radio room daily. - Utilizes personal computer and mainframe to input, maintain, and retrieve information, i.e., roll call rosters, stat... more details
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Job Classification: POLICE SERVICE OFFICER Posting Number: PN#34447 Division: ROBBERY Reporting Location: 1200 TRAVIS ST. Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 4PM* *Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs para-professional police and various support activities to assist in crime prevention.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Utilizes departmental computer system to check in and out equipment to police officers, i.e., keys, ticket books, non-lethal weapons, etc. • Maintains logs and records of equipment checked in and out of the radio room. • Completes inventory of the radio room daily. • Utilizes personal computer and mainframe to input, maintain, and retrieve information, i.e., roll call rosters, statistical data, offense reports, etc. • Assists Police Officers in writing of reports on an as needed basis. • Inventory and assign equipment in the Radio Room. • May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. • All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.
WORKING CONDITIONS This position occasionally requires stooping or bending. During shift change lifting required when checking in/out equipment approximately 40-50 pounds or an equivalent weight.
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
“Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.” If applicable, the applicant’s past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or a GED.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS No experience is required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None.
PREFERENCES
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 7
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