Police Assistant

The El Mirage Police Department is seeking a Police Assistant to support Police operations. This civilian position involves assisting law enforcement with non-emergency field duties, providing customer service, transporting prisoners, and performing tasks that do not require the presence of sworn police officers.

With every position we fill, our focus is on providing outstanding service to our citizens while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. 
We can’t wait to welcome you to the City of El Mirage!

New Hire Salary Range: $22.76 - $26.25 per hour
Salary Range: $22.76 - $31.86 per hour


Employee Benefits Overview:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and professional growth:

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance:
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options
• Retirement:
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)--mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions 
• Supplemental Benefits:
  • Employee recognition & reward program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership
• Paid Leave:
  • Holidays: 10 City Holidays
  • Vacation: 80 hours per year, increases with length of service
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
  • Service Leave: 10 hours per year

Additional information is available at: http://www.azmt.org/city-of-el-mirage/.
Benefits are subject to change.

Experience a workplace that values and invests in your well-being!

About us:

Welcome to the City of El Mirage

Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of more than 35,000. The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community


 
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.  The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned as determined by the City of El Mirage.

This is the second level in a six level Program Administration classification series devoted to providing skilled program support to a specific operational function or program. Incumbents make decisions, within established policies and procedures.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Job Classification Title: Program Technician Senior
Working Title(s): Police Assistant
FLSA Status:  NE        
Safety Sensitive: See Below    
Pay Grade: 40


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Organizational Role: Paraprofessional-Operational
Supervision Exercised: None
Budget Authority: None
Competency Rank(s): N/A

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City’s needs.
 

• Transports prisoners and maintains their safety and security.
• Performs traffic control.
• Responds to calls for assistance not requiring sworn law enforcement personnel.
• Prepares reports.
• Follows standard operating procedures to process complex and detailed transactions in support of a program. 
• Performs quality assurance reviews on records and transactions; resolves issues and makes corrections. 
• Makes business math computations and verifies the accuracy of computations made by others, as assigned. 
• Enters data. 
• Prepares routine reports. 
• Processes legal and confidential documents.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of operating and program policies and procedures.
• Quality assurance methods and techniques as applied to written and financial data.
• Techniques and methods for organizing and prioritizing work.
• Formats and practices for correspondence and reports.
• Business math concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping practices.
• Customer service practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable operating policies and procedures.
• Modern office technology.
• Software or computer applications required for assignment.
• Safe driving practices and the geography of the city. 

SKILLS

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Adhering to operating policies and procedures.
• Accessing business systems or databases to enter, monitor, and retrieve data.
• Gathering and compiling data.
• Providing attention to detail.
• Proofreading and error correction.
• Business math computations.
• Preparing documents and reports from established information and following a standard format.
• Organizing files and records.
• Providing effective customer service.
• Using assigned tools and equipment, including computer applications.
• Communicating and understanding in order to follow instructions and provide information.

Education and Experience:  

High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses:  

• Arizona Class D Driver’s License.
• Terminal Operator Certificate, Level B, within the timeframe established by the Police Chief.  

 SAFETY SENSITIVE ASSIGNMENT

• Police Assistant

CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry and within the specified timeframe.

ADA INFORMATION

Type of Work: 

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Physical Requirements:  

The following physical activities are essential to the performance of the job:

Stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing.

Work Environment/Conditions:  

Inside and outside; includes driving with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, disruptive people, imminent danger, and other threats.The City reserves the right to:

• Consider only the most qualified applicants for the succeeding examination processes.
• Application and review (Training and Experience Evaluation).
• Interview.
• Appointment subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background examination.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email—please monitor your junk/spam email for communication, as it will come from a system-generated source. 

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for a qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.
 
The City of El Mirage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $23 - $26