Police Services Technician - Salinas, United States - City of Salinas, CA

Description

Salary: $3, $4,566.00 Monthly

Location : Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Police

Opening Date: 02/07/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

The Salinas Police Department invites applicants looking to start a career in law enforcement to apply for the position of Police Services Technician.

Note: This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. First review of applications will be February 23, 2024. Any prospective candidate will need to pass a thorough background investigation before being hired by the Salinas Police Department.

Required Documents: The required documents listed below must be submitted at the time of application. Applications are incomplete without the required documents.

• Typing Certificate- Demonstrate a typing speed of 40 net words per minute. Certificates must be valid within the last twelve months and submitted at the time of application. The City of Salinas will accept typing certificates completed online. Certificates must have the applicants name.
  
• Proof of Education- The City of Salinas will accept copies of high school diploma, GED, college degree or unofficial transcripts as proof of education.

The Police Services Technician performs various general, clerical, administrative, and confidential duties within the Police Department. Processes reports and documents, maintains records and files, engages and provided customer service, and assists outside agencies, courts, and department staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a non-sworn entry level class in the Police Services Technician series of jobs. It is distinguished from higher level positions by its performance of more routine and less complex daily tasks. Receives immediate supervision when necessary and general supervision as skill grows.

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs a wide range of confidential, administrative, clerical, and technical duties within the Police Services department; sorts, files, copies, and distributes crime reports, traffic reports, citations, petitions, and other materials to appropriate personnel.
2. Processes crime reports, warrants, dispositions, complaints, citation data, and other police records and submitted paperwork; types, proofreads, records, and files documents in a timely and accurate manner.
3. Operates technology, systems, and equipment to effectively record, modify, locate, and retrieve data including information on vehicles, wanted persons, and other lost or stolen property.
4. Manages, processes, and files a wide variety of applications, permits, licenses, court records, reports, spreadsheets, and other documents.
5. Communicates, assists, and supports officers in the field using equipment including two-way radios and other methods of communication; accesses information quickly and provides data and critical details efficiently and confidentially.
6. Performs a wide range of office and administrative duties for the Police Services area of assignment; duties include, processing warrants, court orders, and field interview cards, updating arrest cards and person summaries, preparing file folders, memos, digital communications, and other duties.
7. Assembles, reviews, and distributes prosecution packets and Probation Department information packets to the appropriate parties; performs searches of suspects and obtains evidence samples and other necessary information.
8. Provides excellent customer service and public interaction; assists department personnel, the public, city, county, state, and federal agency representatives in person, via telephone, e-mail, fax, and other methods of communication.
9. Collaborates and works with a wide range of internal departments and external agencies; provides reports, records checks, database inquiries, verification for lost or stolen items including missing persons, and other orders or requests.
10. Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Decisions: The incumbent will make daily decisions regarding the processing and the administrative duties of the department. Decisions will typically have to be made quickly and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Principles, codes, regulations, and laws governing records management.
• Principles of office management and organization; two-way radio communications.
• Research techniques, record keeping, record management, and record retrieval.
• Automated information systems and other databases.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Skill in:

• Facilitating and supporting the records, commercial, statistical, database, and administrative work of the Police department.
• Interpreting, analyzing, and explaining governmental policy and procedure.
• Prioritizing workload within a police department and amongst clerical staff.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Preparing accurate, concise, and professional reports.
• Utilizing accounting software and standard office software including spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail; typing at a speed of 40 words per minute.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in clerical work.

Licenses and Certifications: California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (C.L.E.T.S.) certification within six months of hire.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Mandatory stay over required when ordered-in by supervisor/manager to provide staff coverage.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Recruitment Contact: Maria Avila,

Veteran's Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Selection Process: Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

Salary Steps: The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)

For a complete listing of benefits, please click to visit the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this position.

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As an applicant with the Salinas Police Department, you are required to complete this Pre-Investigative Questionnaire. The information in this form will be used during the pre-employment screening process in determining your suitability for the position. It is your responsibility to complete this form and provide the required information. You must respond to all questions. Applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or disability related information. Answers are also subject to verification by polygraph and/or medical examination including but not limited to, a drug screening. Any false statements or omissions on this form can and often will result in you being removed from the hiring process, the withdrawal of any conditional offer, or be considered for immediate dismissal if an appointment is made. Please acknowledge that you have read the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the past three years?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs two or more times?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law in the past three years?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been arrested or convicted for Domestic Violence?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used or illegally possessed any hallucinogenic, including Ecstasy, within the past seven years?

• Yes
• No

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Excluding cannabis, have you illegally used or possessed any drug not mentioned above, including cocaine and other prescription drugs not prescribed to you, within the past three years?

• Yes
• No

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As an adult, have you ever manufactured or cultivated any drug or illegal substance?

• Yes
• No

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In the last 12 months have you been informed that you have unsuccessfully completed a background investigation with the City of Salinas Police Department?

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach copies of the required documents (proof of education and typing certificate) to your application? Please keep in mind that applications will be considered incomplete without the required documents.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this recruitment?

• Recruiting Event
• Social Media
• Employee
• Other

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