at City of Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Applications are required for each vacancy. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of applications. The application must be signed, dated, completely filled in and returned to the Human Resources Department by the filing date indicated on the Vacancy Announcement. All information submitted is subject to verification.
The City only accepts applications for posted positions.
If selected, City residency must be established within one year of hire (or within the timeframe outlined in bargaining unit contract, if applicable). Residency must be maintained for the duration of employment. Applicants need not be current residents of the City of Peoria to be considered.
After an offer of employment but prior to hire, all applicants must complete a medical examination including a drug screen.
All new hires will be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
A summary of employment benefits may be obtained by contacting the City's Human Resources Department.
The City's Administrative Action Plan for Fair Practices is available for inspection by contacting the City's Equal Opportunity Office, City Hall, Room 303 or by calling (309) 494-8594.
Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the selection process may notify the Human Resources Department of such request.
The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Description
EMPLOYEE'S MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
LOCATION: 600 SW ADAMS STREET, PEORIA, ILLINOIS
HOURS: 8:00am- 5:00pm
Provides assistance by relieving commissioned police personnel of clerical related activities. Assists the general public by providing clear and concise explanations regarding police policies and procedures; answer questions regarding City ordinances, criminal laws and procedures and state vehicle codes; answers telephone calls and responds to citizens, provides directions and makes referrals to proper agencies or person. Provides the first line of security for the building; controls access in and out of the police department, records name and arrival/departure times for all visitors allowed entry.
APPLICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON, ROOM 202, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8575; E-MAIL humanresources@peoriagov.org; WEBSITE www.peoriagov.org. EMPLOYEE'SMUST RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA. AN EMPLOYEE'S UNAUTHORIZED RESIDENCY OUTSIDE THE CITY OF PEORIA SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
Completes police incident reports including conducting informal interviews of citizens filing police reports.
Assists the general public by providing clear and concise explanations regarding police policies and procedures; answer questions regarding City ordinances, criminal laws and procedures and state vehicle codes; answers telephone calls and responds to citizens, provides directions and makes referrals to proper agencies or persons.
Provides clerical services in the registering of firearms and bicycles, and providing release forms to citizens who have had vehicles towed; issues temporary licenses as required; enters registration information into computer system.
Answers the overflow of emergency and non-emergency telephone calls by citizens requesting police assistance.
Answers crime stopper telephone and takes information as required.
Serves as general switchboard operator when other department staff are absent.
Provides the first line of security for the building; controls access in and out of the police department, records name and arrival/departure times for all visitors allowed entry.
Processes police reports, checks for accuracy, codes, time stamps, copies and distributes to various departments and agencies as required.
Enters data into computer system from supplemental police reports, tow entry, and vehicle entry.
Receives property turned into the police department including found property, evidence or property for destruction.
Performs records checks for various departments and police agencies including checking criminal backgrounds, fingerprint classifications and mugshots.
Receives and records all moving violation warning tickets.
Records all city arrests by logging name of offender, arrest report number, date of birth, offense(s) and arresting officer(s).
Organizes and documents daily arrests from PPD, Peoria Park District and Bradley University.
Researches accuracy of arrest specifications with county jail.
Testifies in court as... For full info follow application link.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
