Police Aide - Mountain View Precinct

About the Role

The Police Aide will perform clerical duties in the day-to-day operations at Mountain View Precinct and provide the first point of contact for citizens as this position is assigned to the front desk.

Responsibilities

• Assisting internal and external customers
• Answering telephones
• Distributing mail, subpoenas, and other precinct paperwork
• Making deliveries and/or pickups to other bureaus
• Accurately entering information and data into police databases
• Maintaining precinct supplies and equipment
• Other various administrative duties as needed

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 1200-2000 hours.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer operations and common productivity software, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools as needed
• Ability to multitask and work independently

Pay

Hiring Range: $16.80 to $20.42 per hour. Pay Range: $16.80 to $22.52 per hour.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform routine clerical work
• Six months of public contact or customer assistance experience
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions

Preferred Qualifications

• Processing subpoenas
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Visio, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Staffing a reception desk and answering a multi-line telephone system
• Managing an inventory of office supplies
• Providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Performing general administrative duties

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