Police Assistant

Description

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POSITION REQUIRES SHIFT WORK AND IT WILL BE A CIVILIAN UNIFORMED POSITION:

Under general supervision of the Support Services Manager, and in coordination with the Assistant Police Chief, the Support Services Police Assistant performs general oversight and support duties in the distribution and inventory control of the department’s supplies, materials, and equipment procurement, while maintaining a high level of inventory integrity within the College Station Police Department

Additional voluntary assignment for this position may include, Crime Scene Technician Assistant, requiring availability for rotating on\-call schedule. Serving in the capacity of Crime Scene Technician Assistant \[under direction of the supervisor in charge] this positon performs major crime scene processing activities, including but not limited to, evidence processing and collection activities, crime scene searches, taking notes and photographs and performing other related duties as assigned.

Principal Duties

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1\. Interact with community members to include taking offense or incident reports and deploying to safe locations to collect information or evidence.

2\. Establish and maintain files of reports, bulletins, and other related data.

3\. Complete monthly vehicle inspections.

4\. Assist in criminal investigations and conduct follow\-up investigations on incidents requiring Police Department involvement.

5\. Prepare, develop, submit and maintain statistical and written report(s) as required.

6\. Assist in preparation and implementation of training that may include physical activity.

7\. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2\) years of progressive administrative experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Intermediate level computer skills in the use of word processing and data entry and spreadsheets

Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include strong public speaking skills

Ability to deal with public relations problems and complaints in a courteous and tactful manner

Ability to make judgments based upon knowledge of department policies and procedures

Must not currently be or have been within the last ten (10\) years on court\-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or above; May not have been convicted of an offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or above within the last ten (10\) years; and May not have been, at any time, convicted of a felony offense or any family violence offense

Preferred:

Experience working for a law enforcement agency in an administrative capacity

Knowledge geographical information systems (GIS), the latest Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Publisher and Photoshop

Supplemental Information

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

*Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre\-employment or pre\-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.*

COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE ASSISTANT SELECTION PROCESS

FLOW CHART

Candidate Applies Before Application Filing Deadline

Personal History Statement Completed

Preliminary Interview

Records Check

Oral Interview

Fingerprinting Check

Background Investigation

Interview with Assistant Police Chief

Medical Examination \& Drug Screen

Candidate Selected

OR

Application Held

For Future Consideration

• Candidates must be successful in each phase of the selection process.
• Candidates may be eliminated or disqualified at any point in the process for failure to meet the criteria set forth by the Police Department.
• A conditional offer of employment will have been made before the drug screen is administered.
• The expected duration of the application process is 60\-90 days. Those successfully completing the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list for 6 months. After 6 months, the applicant must reapply. Applicants who fail to successfully complete any portion of the selection process shall be notified in writing by the Human Resources Department. This notification will include the eligibility date to reapply which will be no sooner than 30 days from the rejection date.

*Position posted until position filled or closing date.*

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An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

www.cstx.gov/careers

recruiting@cstx.gov