Job Details

Police Aide

The City of Westminster has several vacancies for part-time Police Aide. Applying for the Police Aide position is a great way to start your career towards public service. If law enforcement is something that interests you, then this part-time position might be the right fit! As a Police Aide, you may be rotated throughout various divisions such as: Front Desk, Investigations, Records, Patrol Division, Communications, Jail Operations, Administrative Services, Parking Control, and Animal Control.

Police Aides perform a wide variety of routine administrative duties to support unit operations.

Examples Of Duties

• Learn basic functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies.
• Learn to interpret, apply, and explain applicable Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, policies, technical processes, and procedures.
• Learn techniques, methods, and processes of police record management and retrieval.
• Learn police terminology and law enforcement codes.
• Organize, research, and maintain technical and administrative files.
• Enter data into a computer system and prepare written materials with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.
• Make accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations.
• File and maintain automated and hardcopy records with accuracy.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade; additional coursework in specialized public service, police science, or closely related field is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications: None.