Precinct Desk Officer I Job at City of Virginia Beach
Job Duties:
Precinct Desk Officers (PDOs) serve as the initial contact for the public within each of the four precincts. They perform administrative, security, and computerized tasks in the disposition of precinct functions; maintain precinct warrants, found/recovered property logs to determine current disposition; retrieve information from local, state and national computer files to determine suspect's prior criminal record or to determine if there are outstanding warrants; and enter summons data and booking information to update existing computer system data files. Some assignments may include processing prisoners and their property incidental to arrest. Interaction may be required with individuals who are unclean, HIV positive, intoxicated and/or use vulgar language. At times, PDOs assist police officers by performing a search of a same sex detainee. (Training will be provided to carry out these tasks.)
The PDO post requires 7-day/3-shift coverage (except for the First Precinct where PDO’s staff day and evening shifts). The 2nd precinct generally has the highest level of activity for the PDOs during the summer months. Current policy requires that PDOs rotate precincts and shifts. Every PDO is required to serve at the Second Precinct for a period of time.
As a PDO, you may be assigned to any of three shifts (day, evening, midnight) for an unspecified amount of time. While regular shifts are assigned semi-annually based on seniority, it is important to recognize that shift assignments are subject to change to meet coverage requirements.
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please give consideration to these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History: Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
Traffic Violations: Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs: Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months. Illegal possession of marijuana or a derivative thereof within the last 12 months.
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Precinct_Desk_Officer_I_01622.pdf.
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.002891.1.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus six (6) months of clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. Must be able to work rotating precinct assignments. In addition to the regular rotation of shift and precinct assignments, additional changes may be necessary to meet coverage requirements and operational needs. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice of these changes. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status.
Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Caroline DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.
Successful completion of a police background investigation, including polygraph exam.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: None
Preferences:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure that this specific information is provided in the application.
Familiarity with criminal codes
VCIN certification and/or experience with police records management systems
Experience working with individuals in emotionally charged situations
Experience processing prisoners
Must be able to function effectively during periods of high work volume
Customer service experience
Special Instructions:
This recruitment is being re-opened to expand the pool of applicants. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply. It will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly and the recruitment will close to applicants once a candidate is selected.
Applicants who apply for this position will be considered for the current opening and any future precinct desk officer vacancies through May 31, 2023 or until the eligibility list is exhausted.
Must have U.S. citizenship or ten-year residency as a prerequisite for DCJS certification.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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