Public Safety Data Services Assistant I

The Virginia Beach Police Department is 800 members strong.  The Records Unit of the Administrative Division employs forty-five civilians and several sworn personnel.  The Public Safety Data Services Assistant I & II (PSDSA I/II) positions report to the Support Services Supervisor and is engaged in work pertaining to the processing of warrants, protective orders, and transactions through the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) and the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC).

• Provide data entry, search, and retrieve information into/from VCIN, NCIC and the police records management system as well as other state and federal databases, in accordance with established regulations

• Receive, organize, and disseminate information and inquiries coming into the office, ensuring appropriate deadline requirements are met within Local, State, and Federal standards

• Maintain cross-referenced electronic and/or paper files

• ·Research and verify information pertaining to specific records to reduce duplication and ensure accuracy in compliance with state and federal audit standards; as appropriate,

• Evaluate records (such as protective orders or warrants) and seek clarification from the issuing entity (court or other law enforcement agency)

The assigned work schedule may be day, evening or midnight shift and weekend work is required. After the initial training period, employees are assigned to a shift based on where the vacancy exists.  The day and evening shift schedules are five 8-hour days/week or four 10-hour days/week. The midnight shift is four 10-hour days/week. Employees must be able to work various shifts, weekends, and some holidays in response to operational needs (with reasonable notice).  Employees on the evening and night shift schedule receive a 5% differential in addition to their salary.   

Job Description link: PSDSA II job description

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and vacation/sick leave.

This position will be filled as a PSDSA I (G.15, $35,006.40-$54,246.40) or PSDSA II (G.17, $38,584.00-$59,820.80) based on qualifications. 

Disqualifiers: 

The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please consider these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.

Criminal History:  Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals).  Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent.

Traffic Violations:  Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.

Drugs:  Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult.  Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years.  Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.

Salary : $35,006 - $54,246