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Position Title:

Police Specialist - Hourly

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Police Department’s Administrative Services Bureau Deputy Chief, incumbent greets and assists members of the general public, customers, visitors and public officials who are seeking assistance and/or general public safety information. Responds to calls. Directs, coordinates and transfers inquiries and requests, as needed, on behalf of the City’s Police, Fire & 911 Communications agencies.

This is a non-benefitted, part-time position limited to work less than 20 hours per week. This is an at-will position.

About the Position:

Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply! Read more about the minimum requirements for each level below. Successful candidates may have experience working in a police department.

This is a non-benefitted, at-will position working Thursday, Friday, and every other Wednesday from 0800-1600. Additional hours are not available for this position. Remote work is not available for this position.

About the Team:

Pioneer Precinct is one of three police precincts with the Salt Lake City Police Department. Pioneer is home to our patrol officers and the field training officer program.

This position will remain open until filled. Early application submittal is encouraged.

Position Salary Range:

$17.00 hourly, paid bi-weekly

Key Responsibilities:

+ Greets visitors and responds to inquiries from members of the general public, city employees, officials and other government agencies about general public safety policies, procedures and available services.

+ Provides information and referrals, as necessary, and routes specific requests or complaints to the appropriate division or staff member.

+ Receives and responds to telephonic calls from members of the general public, city employees, officials and other government agencies.

+ Enters police reports in to applicable electronic databases such as Cop Logic and Versadex.

+ Performs a variety of clerical duties including typing, writing, copying and operating a personal computer and other specialized office equipment and communications devices.

+ Maintains workspace in a clean and organized manner. Maintains a professional atmosphere within the work area.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

+ Ability to understand, follow and give clear directions and instructions.

+ Knowledge of public safety operations, department systems. policies and procedures.

+ Ability to deal with high risk, stressful and potentially volatile situations and culturally diverse people.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Preference may be given to individuals with former Police Officer work experience.

Working Conditions:

+ Comfortable working conditions. Required to stay within workstation boundaries for extended periods of time. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking in a normal office environment. Typing, copying, writing, and using a computer is a regular part of the day.

+ Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and due to the crisis nature of the duties.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City and department policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$17

DEPARTMENT

Police

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email [email protected] .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

+ Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

+ HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

+ Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

+ City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

+ A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

+ Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

+ Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

+ Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

+ 12 vacation days to start

+ 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

+ Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

+ 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

+ Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.