Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for assisting the Chief of Police by expediting, coordinating and interpreting to staff, departmental policies and procedure in administrative matters. This is important administrative work, the primary purpose of which is to free the time of the Police Chief for planning and policy-making and for attention to duties requiring technical knowledge. Work is performed in accordance with policies and objectives outlined by the Police Chief, permitting the employee wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgement in applying policy to specific cases. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES:

Handles confidential communication through emails, phone calls and correspondence,

Plans and supervises the collection, tabulation and analysis of statistical and financial data;

Expedites the preparation of reports and the maintenance of records;

Reads incoming mail and answers general correspondence;

Review arrest reports for accuracy.

Provides relevant information to Village Court and the District Attorney’s Office,

Maintains Police files including dispositions of arrests, traffic tickets along with purging and sealing orders,

Prepares payroll and maintains up to date leave time and other benefits for the department.

Orders office supplies and police related equipment as needed,

Parking management including the parking permit system,

Maintains detention records and animal control records,

Department communications with phones and radios as needed,

Navigate computer technology applications such as license plate readers and camera systems.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of office management, including a knowledge of personnel methods and procedures, organization, reporting and communication; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of business arithmetic and English; good knowledge of statistical techniques, particularly in relation to the collection and tabulation of raw data; ability to train and supervise employees in office methods and procedures; ability to organize and lay out work for others; ability to get along well with subordinates and others and to secure their cooperation; pleasing personality and appearance; resourcefulness in the solution of complex administrative problems; tact and courtesy; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Placid, NY 12946 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Placid, NY 12946: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $58,000