Police Administration - Safety City - TE

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of police leadership, this position performs a variety of critical support duties to assist in the daily operations of the police department.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• Completion of a four (4) hour Background Investigators training course prior to functioning in the role of Background Investigator.
• Ability to travel to other work locations.
• Knowledge of general police policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to perform minor repairs to equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform investigative work.
• Ability to operate power tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to interact with persons in crisis.
• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and mailing labels.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information from departmental computer systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Ability to perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of previous law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting background investigations for police personnel.
• Assist with mental health transports.
• Assist with maintenance of police grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Assist with Property and Evidence operations including data entry.
• Assist with evidence processing, packaging evidence and transporting evidence to crime labs.
• Assist with case dispositions including data entry.
• Utilize computer programs to research persons and property related to crimes.
• Operate a city vehicle to travel to various locations needed to conduct thorough background investigations for police personnel.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED