One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience involving a substantial amount of public contact requiring tact and discretion in dealing with others; or one (1) year of education in criminal justice, social service, or closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.    

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates must possess all of the following abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public;
• Ability to read and comprehend written material;
• Ability to organize tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and laws pertinent to the position; and
• Ability to operate office equipment including computer equipment, specialized software applications/programs, and assigned equipment.

Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and/or holidays may be required for some positions.

Positions in the Police Department require the ability to pass a thorough background investigation.