What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST position at City of Ithaca?
Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Police Department
Classification: Competitive
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Administrative
Salary: $43,419 - $51,62
Position Description: The work involves responsibility for the input, updating, and retrieval of sensitive
and confidential police records, including police reports, medical records, use of force reports, and mental
health forms, using computer software. Police Support Specialists also serve as the first point of contact
with the Ithaca Police Department, including staffing the front desk, and thus have extensive face-to-face
and telephone contact with the public. Police Support Specialists perform clerical duties such as filing,
copying, and faxing, and may be assigned related clerical functions and activities that can be appropriately
handled by civilian personnel. The work is performed under general supervision in accordance with well-
established procedures. Does related work as required.
To view the complete job description, visit: Police Support Specialist job description.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma.
Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending the
results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be
dependent upon the candidate's exam score.
Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.
Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and Administrative Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Supplemental Information:
- Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the
hrdept@cityofithaca.org.
- The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all
disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
- The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) it is the
policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue
hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607)-274-6539 or by email to
hrdept@cityofithaca.org.
Application Materials Required:
City of Ithaca application
Copy of high school transcript
Applications will be accepted until April 9, 2025. Submit required application materials to:
Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept
paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.
Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!
Issued: March 26, 2025
Salary : $5,162 - $43,419
