What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist I-BU (Auto Theft Team) position at Seattle Police Department?
Position Description
The Seattle Police Department is seeking a dynamic, customer focused, detail-orientated Administrative Specialist I-BU for the Auto Theft Team.
The Auto Theft Team operates 7 days a week, 2 shifts from 7:00am – 3:30pm and 2:00pm – 11:30pm. This position provides a full range of administrative support and customer service regarding Seattle Police Department impounded and/or stolen vehicles and recoveries. Record and process information received from tow companies and financial institutions concerning impounded or repossessed vehicles pursuant to city and state laws. Process police record information for all vehicles stolen and/or recovered within the City of Seattle. Data entry impounds/repossessed vehicle information into SPD TOWS system. Initiate the dispatch of officers to recover stolen vehicles from tow yards.
Job Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Requires one year of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform the work of the class).
Position Requirements
About The Department
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Additional Information
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
The full salary range for this position is $31.07 - $34.63 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $31.07 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.
How To Apply
The Seattle Police Department is seeking a dynamic, customer focused, detail-orientated Administrative Specialist I-BU for the Auto Theft Team.
The Auto Theft Team operates 7 days a week, 2 shifts from 7:00am – 3:30pm and 2:00pm – 11:30pm. This position provides a full range of administrative support and customer service regarding Seattle Police Department impounded and/or stolen vehicles and recoveries. Record and process information received from tow companies and financial institutions concerning impounded or repossessed vehicles pursuant to city and state laws. Process police record information for all vehicles stolen and/or recovered within the City of Seattle. Data entry impounds/repossessed vehicle information into SPD TOWS system. Initiate the dispatch of officers to recover stolen vehicles from tow yards.
Job Responsibilities
- Answer phone calls from citizens, law enforcement detectives, officers, personnel, court personnel, tow companies, vehicle repossession companies and insurance companies.
- Process police reports relating to stolen, recovered, impounded, and repossessed vehicles.
- Access various law enforcement databases for information utilized in processing police reports.
- File and retrieve police reports.
Required Qualifications:
Requires one year of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform the work of the class).
Position Requirements
- Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts (day, swing, weekends and/or holidays).
- Pass a Seattle Police Department Background Investigation.
- Must perform work on-site. No remote work option is available for this position.
- Knowledge of police state and federal guidelines relating to access and dissemination of police records.
- Knowledge of police functions, procedures, computer techniques and codes.
- Experience answering multi-line phones.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, voicemail and intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
- Ability to communicate clearly and handle a variety of tasks and assignments in a timely manner.
- Must be team oriented and possess a positive work ethic.
- The ability to exercise good judgment, organize workload, problem solve, and provide good customer service.
- Ability to work independently; follow moderately complex oral and written instruction; and change work priorities frequently.
- Must be able to lift to waist and overhead up to 25 pounds and be able to carry boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Must be detail oriented and very thorough and be able to pass a keyboarding test at 35 WPM and successfully complete a Police background investigation.
About The Department
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Additional Information
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
The full salary range for this position is $31.07 - $34.63 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $31.07 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.
How To Apply
- Apply online at www.seattle.gov/jobs. Please refer to: Job Number: 2024-01554.
- Attach a resume and a cover letter that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Salary : $31 - $35
