Police Service Assistant

Description/Duties

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) full-time vacancies, one in the Fiesta District and one in the Downtown District. This recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list to fill possible future full-time or part-time vacancies. The part-time classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval.

• Perform a variety of routine tasks in support of police activities.
• May perform various clerical duties such as answering telephones, typing, filing, using a personal computer (PC), making photocopies, shredding confidential documents, etc.
• May be required to perform some heavy physical work such as lifting, moving furniture, and lifting 50-pound boxes of flares.
• Supervision is received by an Office Supervisor.
• Work is reviewed and evaluated through personal observation and discussion.
• Wearing of a uniform is required.
• This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Employee Values

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification

• Graduation from high school or GED preferred.

Link To Job Description

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

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A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits

Summary of City of Mesa Benefits

Application Questions

• 01 Are you 18 years of age or older?
• 02 Do you possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License or are you able to obtain one by hire or promotion date?
• 03 Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED?
• 04 Please select the position type(s) that you are interested in. Select all that apply.
• 05 If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
• 06 Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
• 07 Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
• 08 Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
• 09 Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than three times since turning 21 years old?
• 10 If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.