What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Assistant I position at City of El Segundo?
We currently have one (1) Police Assistant I/II vacancies; however, the Eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur. This position is fully in-person, with no hybrid or telecommuting options. This recruitment is limited to the first 200 applications received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. The ideal candidate will have experience working with records in a public agency such as a Police Department, city, or county. First review of applications will occur on April 29, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered.
This position requires you to wear a city-issued Police Department uniform as pictured above. Personal Appearance Standards and Uniform Regulations can be reviewed by clicking the links:
Personal Appearance Standards
Uniform Regulations
This position will require you to work a variety of shifts such as:
Sunday - Wednesday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please note you might also be assigned night, graveyard, and holiday shifts.
For our City's Benefits, please visit: City of El Segundo Benefit Summary and El Segundo Police Support Services Employees' Association for this position's MOU.
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine office and defined technical-related work in the development, maintenance, retention and retrieval of Police Department records; participates in jail operation activities; and provides general office support to the Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
- Assists in compiling statistics and preparing reports for requesting agencies and internal purposes; assembles, codes and records police record data including data on serious crime offenses, stolen vehicles, crime reports and related records.
- Receives or prepares and records, enters, distributes, files and retrieves designated police records, reports and materials; maintains computer files on multiple automated systems; receives and assists in determining disposition of standard reports and records.
- Responds to department personnel and the public regarding policies, procedures, regulations and services; releases reports and related information to the public or to outside agencies as directed; accepts bail, receives fees and prepares receipts; monitors police radio.
- Participates in booking procedures including arrestee interviews, booking, searches and showers; receives and documents booking and medical information and collects urine samples; conducts jail checks and inspects facilities for security, cleanliness and maintenance; documents inmate misconduct and medical emergencies; witnesses detective interviews and inmates and inmate visitations; performs meal preparation and service.
- Sorts, files, copies and distributes crime and traffic reports, citations and other records to appropriate personnel; types of correspondence, bulletins, lists and forms; assists in preparing mailings; posts and tabulates numeric data and prepares basic reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:- General office support practices, methods and procedures and office equipment operation.
- Variety of computer software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Records processing and maintenance procedures and systems.
Skill in:
- Operating a variety of office equipment.
- English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Following oral and written instructions and procedures.
- Receiving the public in person and over the telephone.
- Applying and explaining regulations, policies and procedures.
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One (1) year office/administrative experience including experience dealing with the public, records experienced preferred.Education: Graduation from high school or GED.
Working Conditions:
- Regular physical contact with arrestees and inmates.
- Regular exposure to bodily fluids, potentially infectious diseases, lice, etc.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Salary : $4,369 - $5,311