What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARA-POLICE position at City of Allentown?
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of clerical, minor security and police-related duties at the Police Complaint Desk and/or Staff Review.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the Police Platoon Lieutenant and/or Sergeant.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
- May exercise supervision over - not applicable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answers Police Complaint Desk telephones.
Takes verbal and written complaints from the public.
Maintains radio contact to obtain and transmit information for Police Officers.
Operates computer terminal for warrant checks, subject inquiries, preparing arrest warrants, and other related duties.
Completes a variety of police reports including vandalism, theft, assault, stolen car and missing person reports.
Maintains a verity of files, including stolen vehicle, vehicle in custody, warrant, vigilance, and protection from abuse files.
Prepares the Sergeant's daily log.
Issues various permits, releases, passes to citizens.
Maintains supply orders for desk area
Performs related work as may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to understand and follow complex, oral, handwritten, and typed instructions.
Knowledge and ability to effectively use a calculator, computer and other office equipment.
Knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar.
Ability to express ideas and information clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to produce thorough and accurate work.
Ability to readily absorb the knowledge of appropriate Department/City/State/Federal Laws governing the release of police information.
Ability to work within restrictions and governing release of sensitive, confidential, juvenile or investigative information and understand civil/criminal liability for violations
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Requires intensive daily use of personal computer and mainframe computer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
8-hour Shift:
- 21:30 - 05:30
10-hour Shift:
- 21:30 - 07:30
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
- May exercise supervision over - not applicable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
8-hour Shift:
- 21:30 - 05:30
10-hour Shift:
- 21:30 - 07:30