Police Support Specialist

The St. Helens Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Support Specialist. The position will work full-time at 40 hours per week. This position performs a variety of office support, receptionist, clerical, secretarial, and administrative work in support of law enforcement activities.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

General:

• Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license   without record of suspension or revocation in any State.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.
• Must be able to type a minimum of thirty-five words per minute, error free.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Two years of general office, communications, or records management experience, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Some skill in the operation of most of the tools and equipment listed below.
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordi­nates, peers and supervisors; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to learn the City's geography.
• Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing equipment; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Prior knowledge of criminal justice system, police practices and civil law. Knowledge of computer and database systems.

Please see job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications, and requirements.

Terms of Employment:

• Salary:  $3,396 (Step 1) to $4,389 (Step 6).
• Excellent benefits package.
• This is a union covered position.

To apply, candidates must complete a City application form available below and submit it with a cover letter and detailed resume to the following address:

City of St. Helens
Attn:  City Recorder
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR  97051

If you are a veteran and would like to receive veterans’ preference points, please complete that form which is also on the website and attach documentation. 

Incomplete application packets received will not be considered for employment.  If you do not complete the entire application, sign it, and include a cover letter and resume, you will not be considered for employment.

The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check.

If you have any questions, please contact City Recorder Kathy Payne at 503-366-8217 or by email at kathy@ci.st-helens.or.us.

Position is open until filled.

The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.