What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Support Services Aide position at City of Chula Vista?
The Police Support Services Aides are assigned to various divisions as support staff for assisting incoming service calls, processing fingerprints, providing service to citizens at the Police Department front counter; and performs related duties as assigned.
This recruitment is for a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly or per diem basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Service Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures.
This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application and transcript as soon as possible.
Work Schedule: The work schedule will consist of a 19 hour work week with a minimum of a 3 hour work day, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
This recruitment is for a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly or per diem basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Service Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures.
This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application and transcript as soon as possible.
Work Schedule: The work schedule will consist of a 19 hour work week with a minimum of a 3 hour work day, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Essential Functions: Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: providing assistance to citizens at the Police Department public counter and over the telephone; imparting information on department policies and procedures, criminal and traffic laws, City ordinances and release of public records; processing fingerprints on Department of Justice (DOJ) Livescan equipment; and clerical related duties such as sorting, filing and photocopying documents; performing other related duties as assigned.
Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Graduation from high school and current status as a full-time student (12 semester units or more) at a two or four-year college. Coursework in Criminal Justice or a related field is highly desirable. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application, an unofficial copy is acceptable.
- Bilingual skills, typing skills and familiarity with computers are desirable, but not mandatory.
License: Must possess a valid California Driver's license and a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Basic criminal justice policies and procedures. Ability to: Speak well and present ideas clearly and effectively; possess a high degree of initiative and energy; follow oral and written instructions; maintain effective interpersonal skills with others; learn to operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, photocopier, fax machine, portable radio, and Livescan equipment; learn and appropriately use the California criminal and traffic laws, City ordinances, department policies and procedures, statutes and ordinances; read maps and demonstrate knowledge of the City's geography; effectively communicate in English (written and spoken); listen and effectively communicate with a diverse public in answering questions, explaining procedures, ordinances and laws, and handling complaints.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Ability to utilize a keyboard; ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must also have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Knowledge of: Basic criminal justice policies and procedures. Ability to: Speak well and present ideas clearly and effectively; possess a high degree of initiative and energy; follow oral and written instructions; maintain effective interpersonal skills with others; learn to operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, photocopier, fax machine, portable radio, and Livescan equipment; learn and appropriately use the California criminal and traffic laws, City ordinances, department policies and procedures, statutes and ordinances; read maps and demonstrate knowledge of the City's geography; effectively communicate in English (written and spoken); listen and effectively communicate with a diverse public in answering questions, explaining procedures, ordinances and laws, and handling complaints.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Ability to utilize a keyboard; ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must also have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Recruitment No. 24520711H
To be considered, applicants must submit a completed City Application, supplemental questionnaire, and copy of college transcript(s). This recruitment is open until sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.
Candidates whose application indicates education and experience most directly related to the position may be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail provided on the applicant's employment application.
To be considered, applicants must submit a completed City Application, supplemental questionnaire, and copy of college transcript(s). This recruitment is open until sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.
Candidates whose application indicates education and experience most directly related to the position may be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail provided on the applicant's employment application.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation
Successful candidates must undergo a thorough background investigation. There are certain types of conduct which are automatic grounds for disqualification. Each incident is evaluated in terms of the circumstances and facts surrounding its occurrence and its degree of relevance to the position. Please review the "Pre-Employment Disqualifying Criteria" link below which identify some of the common areas of the background investigation process that may cause delay or prevent you from competing in the selection process.
Pre-Employment Disqualifying Criteria
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