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JOB TITLE:  Secretary (Police - Records and Support - Special Services Bureau)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  October 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  5600/2853

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide clerical support for the Special Support Services Bureau of the Police Department.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Police Captain (Records and Support).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Maintains Divisional files for the Special Services Bureau Captain, Administrative Services Captain, Special Services Bureau Lieutenant, and Special Services Bureau Assistant Chief of Police.

 

2.         Answers phones and screens callers for the Special Services Bureau Captain, Administrative Services Captain, Special Services Bureau Lieutenant, and Special Services Bureau Assistant Chief; routes calls to appropriate individuals or sections; handles complaints or problems from citizens as needed.

 

3.         Drafts and types Departmental correspondence, memoranda, reports, disciplinary action notices, and confidential material for Divisional personnel.

 

4.         Answers questions and provides information for the Special Services Bureau; ensures visitors are escorted through the security system and directed to appropriate personnel.

 

5.         Maintains hard copy and computer confidential Departmental files and records.

 

6.         Maintains appointment calendars for the Special Services Bureau Assistant Chief of Police, Special Services Police Captain, and Special Services Police Lieutenant.

 

7.         Operates a microcomputer utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software to prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual reports, and special projects for Bureau personnel; prepares monthly personnel rotation schedules and payroll worksheets and forms for the Special Services Bureau.

 

8.         Receives and distributes incoming mail to appropriate Divisional personnel.

 

9.         Maintains personnel information list for the Division and ensures monthly receipt and distribution of scope plans from Divisions within the Department.

 

10.       Maintains office supply inventory for Department and orders supplies.

 


JOB TITLE:  Secretary (Police - Records and Support - Special Services Bureau)

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11.       Transcribes taped statement from administrative hearings for Special Services and other personnel.

 

12.       Conducts background checks on civilian applicants for the Special Services Bureau.

 

13.       Coordinates services with Southwestern Bell including implementation, training, and installation of Police Department phone system.

 

14.       Serves as backup to the Police Lieutenant (Special Services) by completing payroll time sheets and processing related payroll forms and documents.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Assists Records Supervisor in creating forms for compilation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports; creates activity reports for all Records Section personnel.

 

2.         Types quarterly drug destruction lists for Property Supervisor.

 

3.         Utilizes word processing and spreadsheet software to compile gun destruction list and property auction list as need for Property Supervisor; creates forms for the Work Release Coordinator to track tools and other items used by the trusties.

 

4.         Maintains a running account for Black and White Cab Company, obtaining and distributing incident reports as requested.

 

5.         Compiles and maintains sworn personnel assignment and pager lists for the Department; reviews cellular phone and beeper invoices for accuracy.

 

6.         Serves as backup to Special Services Bureau Police Lieutenant in maintaining vendor machines in the main police building; serves as contact person for any problems concerning vending machines; reimburses money and contacts vending companies for service requests.

 

7.         Assists Special Services Bureau Police Captain in reviewing applications for handgun permits; sends letters to appropriate personnel when criminal history is found on police record checks.

 

8.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.


JOB TITLE:  Secretary ( Police - Records and Support - Special Services Bureau)

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The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Requirements

Yes

No

Lifting (lbs.)

10

 

Carrying (lbs.)

10

 

Stooping, Bending

 

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Kneeling, Squatting

 

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Walking

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Standing

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Sitting

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Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

 

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Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

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Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

 

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Eye-Hand Coordination

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Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

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Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

 

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Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

 

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Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

 

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Hearing

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The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

Work Environment

Yes

No

Outdoor Weather Conditions

 

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Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

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Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

 

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Work in High, Precarious Places

 

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Fumes or Dust

 

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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

 

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Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

 

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Low Noise (e.g., business office)

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Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

 

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Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

 

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