Police Operations Assistant - Palos Hills, United States - Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College

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Palos Hills, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Police Operations Assistant will assist the Chief and Command staff in office operations within the Police Department.

The Assistant will assist with the support and administrative functions within the department including scheduling, payroll and leave control functions within the department on a 24-hour basis as well as be on-call for dispatch emergency support.

The Police Operations Assistant is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Coordinates communications from the department with other College departments, local and state agencies, along with help assisting with development of ongoing disaster, and emergency responses within the college facility.
Assists with scheduling for the Police Department, ensuring coverage for special events, dispatch and patrol functions within the department, and issues monthly schedule.
Assists with payroll, including timesheets/time cards, and tracks overtime and other specialty pay.
Responsible for preparing court correspondence, and parking tickets/ accounts payable.
Responsible for administrative tasks within the department, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, completing requisitions, processing invoices, reviewing the budget, and producing monthly reports.
Assist with gathering and collating information for the Annual Security Report.
Collaborates with Human Resources to maintain confidential department records and files.
Responsible for understanding and interpreting the collective bargaining agreements for the police and support staff.

Education/Experience

A minimum of 32 college credit hours required, associates preferred. At least three years of professional experience in a law enforcement organization, to include; police records, dispatch, or police management support.
Understanding of police department office operations, communications, protocols, and police department operations methodology: knowledge of Janine Cleary Act reporting: and demonstrated understanding of the state LEADS system with a current Less Than Full Access certification or ability to attain this certification within a reasonable time frame required.
Notary certification or ability to attain this certification required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of the Campus Police function within a college environment.
Ability to use of Radio and COM room emergency systems within the Department.
Knowledge of payroll function within a police or similar environment.
Knowledge of court procedures and documents (District 5).
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Capable of composing professional correspondence.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Basic accounting understanding (handling of parking ticket payments).

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