Police Assistant I-II

Job Description:

Police Assistant I-II

Description

Description

We currently have two (2) Police Assistant I/II vacancies; however, the Eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur. This recruitment is limited to the first 200 applications received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. The ideal candidate will have experience working with records in a public agency such as a Police Department, city, or county. First review of applications will occur on January 15, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

This position requires you to wear a city-issued Police Department uniform as pictured above. Personal Appearance Standards and Uniform Regulations can be reviewed by clicking the links:
Personal Appearance Standards
Uniform Regulations

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine office and defined technical-related work in the development, maintenance, retention and retrieval of Police Department records; participates in jail operation activities; and provides general office support to the Department.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Assists in compiling statistics and preparing reports for requesting agencies and internal purposes; assembles, codes and records police record data including data on serious crime offenses, stolen vehicles, crime reports and related records.
  
• Receives or prepares and records, enters, distributes, files and retrieves designated police records, reports and materials; maintains computer files on multiple automated systems; receives and assists in determining disposition of standard reports and records.
  
• Responds to department personnel and the public regarding policies, procedures, regulations and services; releases reports and related information to the public or to outside agencies as directed; accepts bail, receives fees and prepares receipts; monitors police radio.
  
• Participates in booking procedures including arrestee interviews, booking, searches and showers; receives and documents booking and medical information and collects urine samples; conducts jail checks and inspects facilities for security, cleanliness and maintenance; documents inmate misconduct and medical emergencies; witnesses detective interviews and inmates and inmate visitations; performs meal preparation and service.
  
• Sorts, files, copies and distributes crime and traffic reports, citations and other records to appropriate personnel; types of correspondence, bulletins, lists and forms; assists in preparing mailings; posts and tabulates numeric data and prepares basic reports.
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• General office support practices, methods and procedures and office equipment operation.
  
• Variety of computer software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  
• Records processing and maintenance procedures and systems.
  

Skill in:

• Operating a variety of office equipment.
  
• English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  
• Following oral and written instructions and procedures.
  
• Receiving the public in person and over the telephone.
  
• Applying and explaining regulations, policies and procedures.
  
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year office/administrative experience including experience dealing with the public, records experienced preferred.
Education: Graduation from high school or GED.

Working Conditions:

• Regular physical contact with arrestees and inmates.
  
• Regular exposure to bodily fluids, potentially infectious diseases, lice, etc.
  

Supplemental Information

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (PSSEA)
Benefit Summary

PERS Retirement : Tier I - 2%@55 . Tier II - 2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13 with three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Employees pay 8% of pensionable income.

Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Medical Insurance :Effective January 1, 2024, the City contributes up to $1,750 per month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS.

Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D :$184.25 per month City contribution.Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental.$50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates.AD&D insurance policies provided for employees.

Flex Plan :Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

State Disability Insurance :Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability.Costs borne by union employees.

Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance.Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary after a 60-day waiting period. Applies to non-job related occurrences.

Holidays :Classes required to work holidays are paid 110 hours.

Vacation Leave :96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 15 years): 176 hours (16+ years).Leave can be used after one year of service.Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave :8 hours per month.Partial payment for accrual over 600 hours and percentage of unused leave paid upon retirement or separation.

Bereavement Leave: Three working days [or one workweek where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident.

Tuition Reimbursement :Up to $1,750 per year for tuition and books.

Education Incentive Pay: Depending upon position held and level of education, may receive pay from $94.58 per month up to $251.20 per month. Program frozen for current employees pursuant to MOU provisions. Not available to future employees.

Longevity Pay: Depending upon position held and years of service, may receive pay from $56.75 per month up to $439.59 per month. Program frozen for current employees pursuant to MOU provisions. Not available to future employees.

Shift Differential: For applicable classes: 5% for swing; 8% for graveyard.

Differential Pay: Persons assigned to Animal Control receive pay in amount of $20.26 for each shift.

Uniform Allowance: $240 per year for certain classes.

Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Misison Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program; Payroll Direct Deposit.

1/14; 2/15; 4/17; 1/21; 8/22; 6/23

Salary:

$4,369.29 - $5,310.90 Monthly