Police Technical Assistant

The City of Effingham Police Department is seeking candidates to serve as a Technical Assistant. The Technical Assistant reports to the Records Supervisor. This position is full-time, with a minimum starting wage of $24.14/hour, based on experience and training. Increases to a minimum of $24.76/hour after six months of service. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined pension plan. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Fringe benefits for City employees can be found at: https://www.effinghamil.com/job-benefits/

Duties:

• Prepares daily news releases and special media releases;

• Answers inquiries from department personnel and other police, court, pubic safety agencies, and the media regarding local warrants, bookings, victims, suspects, convicted felons, general background checks, etc.;

• Performs counter and other requests from the public for information per privacy and Freedom of Information Act guidelines for general information and direction;

• Performs data entry of activity information into computerized information systems;

• Fields and retrieves materials using established filing system; sorts and indexes materials for filing and distribution;

• Maintains and updates files, mailing, database systems, records, either manually or using a computer-related software;

• Responds to requests for information following state and federal laws and regulations for information dissemination;

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

- Full job description available at: https://www.effinghamil.com/government/employment-application

Minimum Qualifications:

· Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two

years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education

and experience;

· Experience with Word Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;

· Experience with Word Office Suite.

For additional information, contact Jason McFarland, Chief of Police, at 217-347-0774 ext. 5332.

Applications may be submitted:

· Online at https://www.effinghamil.com/job-openings/

· In-person at the Police Department (110 S. 3rd Street - Effingham, IL) after obtaining an application form at the Police Department or downloading an application form at this website address.

The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.14 - $24.76 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25