Police Support Specialist I

POLICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST I
City of Salina, Kansas
Police Department

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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