Under minimum supervision, performs responsible specialized administrative tasks pertaining to police communications and facility security duties in such work environments as police headquarters offices and police district stations; and performs related work as required. Note: Multiple vacancies to fill positions at Reston District Station and Sully District Station.
Illustrative Duties
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Under minimum supervision, performs responsible specialized administrative tasks pertaining to police communications and facility security duties in such work environments as police headquarters offices and police district stations; and performs related work as required.
Note: Multiple vacancies to fill positions at Reston District Station and Sully District Station.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
On a rotating shift basis, processes warrants, verifies data for requesting and prepares supplements to warrants;
Contacts police departments, local and out-of-state, concerning outstanding warrants;
Responds to front desk inquires by retrieving case records, etc., in an expeditious manner;
Maintains security and safety of station and property or evidence received;
Maintains record of runaways, juvenile detention papers, and escape warrants from mental institutions;
Responds to telephone callers and walk-in clients at the police station;
Responds to Teletype messages from Public Safety Communications Center concerning complaints or incidents;
Distributes incoming correspondence to appropriate personnel;
Accesses, queries, and updates various automated information systems to obtain necessary data requested by law enforcement personnel;
Composes and completes routine correspondence, special reports and documents, including search warrants and affidavits.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of office procedures, General Orders, and Report Writing Manual;
Skill in using a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment;
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative;
Ability to act quickly and decisively during emergencies;
Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely;
Ability to keep records and write reports;
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and fellow employees;
Ability to type at 45 words per minute (WPM) may be needed for certain assignments;
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;
Ability to work effectively under minimal direct supervision;
Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, two years of experience performing clerical and/or police communications work, including one year of experience equivalent to Police Citizen Aide I.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working a law enforcement setting. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office computer software, especially Word and Outlook.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)
VCIN -VA Criminal Information Network- Required within 12 months and recertify every 24 months
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check and polygraph exam to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to use computer keyboard and to sit for long periods. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 5 lbs. in weight. Work is generally sedentary. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview; may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-SP1
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