Police Assistant (Part Time)

The Police Assistant I performs a variety of non-sworn police work and other related work as required and may be assigned to an activity or may rotate to a variety of assignments to meet departmental needs.  Assignments may include:  traffic and vehicle control, including investigation of reports of abandoned vehicles, taking appropriate action, and enforcing parking regulations; crowd control and crime scene protection; response to non-hazardous animal control incidents; handle public inquiries and related work at the front desk.

• Prepare routine incident and crime reports; address the public on assigned topics;
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate community crime prevention programs;
• Handle inquiries involving police, fire, and medical emergencies and routine calls for service;
• Make inquiries through federal, state, and local computer information systems;
• Operate computers using word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, and other software;
• Compile information, make statistical calculations;
• Prepare reports;
• Perform clerical duties in support of departmental operations;
• Assist with special events, such as parades, fairs, etc.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required as a
   condition of initial and continued employment only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than the employee’s ability to get to/from
   various work locations in a timely manner, is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. Desirable Qualification: Course work or study in criminal justice; experience in a customer service-oriented field; community volunteer work.
    

Background Process: All finalists for the position will be required to undergo a thorough background check process which may include a criminal history check, submission of a personal history statement/questionnaire, polygraph, and credit check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Willingness and/or ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends; work on an on-call basis; work irregular duty assignments; operate computers including automated parking citation devices, and mobile digital computer terminals; wear a uniform and safety equipment; work outside in inclement weather; work under undesirable and hazardous conditions; conform to department grooming standards; successfully pass a background investigation; work alone; attend educational sessions as required; travel out of town for one day or more.
If the hiring manager is interested in your application, you will be contacted for next steps in the process. 

E-VERIFY: 
The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies are not accepted)