Technical Assistant

The City of Effingham Police Department is seeking candidates to serve as a Technical Assistant. The Technical Assistant reports to the Records Supervisor. This position is full-time, with a minimum starting wage of $24.14/hour, based on experience and training. Increases to a minimum of $24.76/hour after six months of service. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined pension plan. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Fringe benefits for City employees can be found at: City Fringe Benefits

Duties:
• Prepares daily news releases and special media releases;
• Answers inquiries from department personnel and other police, court, pubic safety agencies, and the media regarding local warrants, bookings, victims, suspects, convicted
felons, general background checks, etc.;
• Performs counter and other requests from the public for information per privacy and Freedom of Information Act guidelines for general information and direction;
• Performs data entry of activity information into computerized information systems;
• Fields and retrieves materials using established filing system; sorts and indexes materials for filing and distribution;
• Maintains and updates files, mailing, database systems, records, either manually or using a computer-related software;
• Responds to requests for information following state and federal laws and regulations for information dissemination;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
 Full job description available at: Technical Assistant Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two
years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience;
• Experience with Word Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience with Word Office Suite.

For additional information, contact Jason McFarland, Chief of Police, at 217-347-0774 ext. 5332, or email jmcfarland@effinghamil.com.

Applications may be submitted:
• Online
• In-person at the Effingham Police Department (110 S. 3rd Street) after obtaining an application form at the Police Department or downloading an application form at this website address.

The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer