Job Description

Job Posting

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

Responsible for compiling and maintaining all Police records, utilizing moderately complex and varied methods. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

Essential Duties

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Verifies codes in adherence with Federal Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines and classified incoming incident reports and documents.
• Breaks down and inputs required information into the Police records system.
• Accesses, analyzes and retrieves data from computer system.
• Runs statistical reports for various groups and agencies.
• Conducts local records criminal history checks for outside agencies.
• Handles telephone and in-person inquiries from citizens, insurance companies, attorneys, etc.
• Handles cash drawer. Generates receipts and balances drawer each day.
• Gathers information for various reports.
• Operates AS400 computer system or its current equivalent.
• Operates general office equipment including desktop computer, typewriter, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, optical disk, scanner and shredder.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. One (1) year of general clerical experience required. Some experience with a law enforcement agency preferred. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Knowledge of business English and spelling. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to type accurately from rough draft, plain copy, or a transcribing machine at 45 words per minute. Ability to maintain complex records. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to make arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization. Ability to stay centered when challenged. Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Documentation Requirements Please Read Carefully Applicants, including City of Port St. Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR A recognized Professional Organization For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Benefits

12 paid holidays per year Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days 4-9 years- 15 days 10-19 years- 20 days 20+ years- 25 days PT employees accrue depending on hours worked Personal Days : 2 days for non-exempt employees per year 3 days for exempt employees per year Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month PT employees accrue 4 hours per month Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA $50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance $50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Optional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Health Reimbursement Account Employee Assistance Plan Supplemental Life Legal insurance

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