Law Enforcement Support Technician Salary $23.57 Hourly Location City of Las Vegas, NV Job Type Full-Time Department Department of Public Safety Job Number 18NOV9586-O Closing 12/17/2018 11:59 PM Pacific About the Position FOLLOWING ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION IS PART OF CANDIDATE EVALUATION NOTICE OF LIMITED APPLICATIONS This recruitment will be limited to the first 300 qualified applications received. NOTICE OF TYPING CERTIFICATE Applications submitted without the required certifications will be incomplete and not considered. You must attach a copy of a typing certificate to this application which demonstrates your ability to type 35 net words per minute. The certificate must be dated no more than 1 (one) year prior to the date of your application for this position. The certificate must show that the test was administered for 5 (five) minutes or more and indicate the (1) gross words per minute, (2) number of errors, and (3) net words per minute. NOTICE OF BACKGROUND PROCESS This position is with the Department of Public Safety and requires the following additional screening: background investigation, polygraph, and psychological suitability assessment. Sensitive and/or confidential aspects of your personal life will be explored during this phase of the process. NOTICE OF WRITTEN EXAM DATE January 16 or 17, 2019 A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the City of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years. The LEST written examination is a fifty (50) item multiple-choice test which has questions on reading comprehension, data comprehension, and written communication (spelling, grammar, and clarity). You will have 90 minutes to complete the test. The city of Las Vegas does not recommend any specific study guide for this test. NOTICE TO CLARIFY WORK EXPERIENCE This position requires two (2) years of work experience which includes all of the following: data entry, record keeping or clerical experience, computer data input and retrieval, and cash handling. This experience can be obtained over various positions you have held. It is IMPORTANT to specifically note this experience on your application for each applicable position, as well as in the supplemental questions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Position Summary Processes inmates through the city's detention center, including processing arrest documents, performing criminal information searches, processing bail and bond transactions, coordinating sentencing information with courts, and processing releases. Provides inmate and warrant information to the general public. Supervision Received Receives general supervision from the Law Enforcement Support Supervisor and other management staff. Essential Functions: Retrieves and inputs inmates' criminal and personal information in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and other appropriate criminal justice databases; processes information obtained from arrest documents and inmate interviews; distributes booking information to appropriate departments and, if applicable, to other law enforcement agencies. Maintains and verifies a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; performs a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing and other general clerical work. Processes warrant, bail and bond transactions including accepting and filing cash and related documentation, preparing and reviewing appropriate documentation, reports, and bank deposits, and explaining bail posting options and procedures. Coordinates activity and communication with federal, state and local law enforcement and correctional agencies pertaining to inmate detainment and release. Coordinates court activity with staff of the city's Municipal Court including sentencing information and provides administrative support to the Municipal Court as necessary. Enters and validates warrants. Records, secures and releases inmates' property and money. Answers inquiries from citizens, attorneys and representatives from city departments and outside agencies regarding inmates and department operations, policies and procedures; provides authorized information. Maintains confidentiality and security of documents and inmate information in accordance with state law and department rules and regulations. Marginal Functions: Assists correctional staff with inmate identification functions. Notarizes documents as required. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Experience: Two years of experience that includes all of the following: Data entry; Record keeping or clerical experience; Computer data input and retrieval; and Cash handling. Experience in the field of law enforcement or criminal justice is desirable. Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Licenses and Certifications: Must type 35 net words per minute, as demonstrated by a typing certificate dated no more than one year prior to the date of application. Possession of an appropriate, valid notary public license within 6 months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter. Must attend training and pass test required by FBI National Crime Information Center within six months of date of appointment, and proficiency must be affirmed every two years thereafter by the designated Terminal Agency Coordinator. Special Requirements The Department of Detention and Enforcement operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Assigned work schedule may change and may be for any shift and any day of the week. Unforeseen scheduling events may require the extension of a normal work shift, up to an additional full shift, with little or no advance notice. Verbal fluency in Spanish is desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Departmental policies and procedures. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Basic mathematical principles. Modern office methods, practices, procedures and computer equipment. Various law enforcement computerized information systems. Local court systems. Procedures and policies governing booking, release of inmates, and bail bond transactions. Pertinent federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Procedures and operations of law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities. Business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Basic techniques of business letter and report writing. Principles and techniques of customer service. Effective telephone techniques. Skills in: Interacting with the general public, including those who may be hostile or distressed. Maintaining confidentiality and security of information and documents. Performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Organizing and prioritizing tasks. Reading, understanding and processing detailed legal documents. Meeting established schedules and time lines. Working independently with minimal supervision. Using available tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. Learning, understanding and applying the laws, ordinances, codes, policies and procedures related to processing law enforcement documents. Operating and becoming certified on various local, state and federal law enforcement computer information systems. Learning procedures and policies governing booking and release of inmates and bail bond transactions. Understanding local court system, pertinent laws and ordinances. Following detailed procedures and standards. Understanding and following written and oral instructions. Dealing effectively with difficult situations involving inmates and the general public. Collecting, compiling and maintaining statistical data used for a variety of reports. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintaining accurate records and reports. Making arithmetic calculations accurately and rapidly. Competencies: Core Workforce Competencies Professionalism Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive. Effective Communication Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner. Customer Focus Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values. Adaptability Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands. Problem Solving Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes. Productive Partnerships Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others. Technical and Safety Expertise Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area. CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2018 COMPENSATION Annual Base Pay Increases Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process. Step (Merit) Increase typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum. BENEFITS Uniform Allowance Available for some classifications. Tool/Equipment Allowance Available for some classifications. Retirement Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS. Deferred Compensation The city offers a 457 Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Six medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium. Life and AD&D Insurance City provides $20,000 policies at no cost. Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase. Disability Insurance City provides a long term disability policy: LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation. Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at WellTrac. VACATION (Hours/Year ) Year 1-2: 80 hours Years 3-7: 120 hours Y ears 8-10: 128 hours Years 11-15: 180 hours Year 16 and over: 200 hours Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014 Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank. HOLIDAYS City provides 11 paid holidays plus (4) four hours for a birthday holiday. SICK LEAVE Sick Leave: 104 hours per year Sick Leave Bonus: Negotiated sick leave bonus Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014 Payout at Separation: After 5 years of service, 50% of vested hours up to cap; after 20 years of service or more, 100% of vested hours up to cap. RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums. NOTE: Benefits subject to change Revised 01/2018 01 When answering "yes" to the below supplemental questions about experience, education, driver's license, or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the "Job Application" section of your application. I acknowledge and understand the above statement. 02 QUALIFICATION: For which employer(s) on your application did you perform data entry? 03 QUALIFICATION: For which employer(s) on your application did you perform record keeping or clerical tasks? 04 QUALIFICATION: For which employer(s) on your application did you perform cash handling duties? 05 CERTIFICATE: I have attached a typing certificate to this application which meets the requirements in the job posting. Yes 06 LANGUAGE SKILLS. Although not required, list any language, other than English, that you are fluent. 07 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I have read the requirements for work shifts and assignments under the Special Requirements section of the job posting. Yes 08 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I have read the information regarding the background process for this position. Yes Required Question Agency City of Las Vegas Address 495 S. Main Street Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101 Phone (702) 229-6315 Website