Police Support Specialist I

POLICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST I

City of Salina, Kansas Police Department Apply Directly with the

City of Salina Apply:

jobs.salina-ks.gov The City of Salina is seeking a dedicated Police Support Specialist I to join the Salina Police Department. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity & accuracy of departmental records, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in public safety & administrative excellence. The Police Support Specialist I adds significant value to the community by maintaining precise records that help uphold law enforcement operations, benefiting all citizens of Salina. As a contributor to the city's essential services, this position offers a rewarding work-life balance, allowing employees to thrive both professionally & personally. Ideal for someone looking to make a long-term commitment to the community, this role supports the positive working environment & community-focused mission of Salina's local government.

Career Advancement:

Police Support Specialist II, Police Support Supervisor On-the-Job Training:

Experienced staff are prepared to deliver comprehensive training, providing guidance across essential job functions. Our new employee will learn critical aspects such as managing departmental records & safeguarding confidential information. Training focuses on enhancing skills in clerical functions, data classification, & administrative support, ensuring a strong foundational skill set. Additionally, our next Polic Support Specialist I will become familiar with city operations & policies, boosting both job performance & municipal understanding. This nurturing learning environment fosters skill development while offering avenues for independent judgment & discretion.

Duties:

• Checks & maintains variety of departmental criminal files & data to ensure accuracy prior to permanent storage in records management software; ensures data is entered accurately in accordance with state government guidelines concerning criminal activity & arrests information.
• Computes departmental statistics; prepares charts, reports, forms & other documents for departmental use; composes & types correspondence; scans & indexes police reports & related documents.
• Prepares & releases police reports & official responses to court inquiries; handles public report requests & background checks conducted from local records; performs variety of recordkeeping, records management duties, & related tasks for department.
• Screens incoming telephone calls; provides frontline customer service for general public & all offenders entering department; maintains & accounts for materials & supplies; handles office mail.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.

E.D.

Experience:

• Microsoft Word & Excel experience required.
• Typing skills & other clerical functions.
• Type accurately at or above 40 words per minute.

Work Type:

• Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Sits about 85 percent of the time.
• Works inside.

Equipment:

• Adding machine, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, telephone & typewriter.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday.
• 7:30 a.

m. - 4:30 p.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $17.39-18.26/hr.
• $36,171-37,981/yr.
• Additional $1.

50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Apply:

jobs.salina-ks.gov

Pay:

$36,171.00 - $37,981.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person