SENIOR POLICE OPERATIONS AIDE 0163
An employee in this class supervises School Crossing
Guards in a precinct, or supervises and participates in the work of the Police
Teletype Unit during shifts when an administrative supervisor is not on
duty. Duties in other units may require
testimony at DWI judicial hearings. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises
a staff engaged in coding, composing and transmitting messages and notifications
over a computerized teletype network;
Supervises
a staff of School Crossings Guards in a precinct;
Develops
and implements work schedules;
Maintains
State mandated logs and records;
Maintains
employee time accrual records and related administrative functions as directed
by supervisors;
Approves
messages prior to transmittal;
Serves as
a resource for unusual coding requirements and problem solving;
Ensures
operation of teletype system in accordance with federal, state and local laws;
Prioritizes
staff workload;
Trains
new employees;
Logs and
reports equipment malfunctions;
Participates
in sending and receiving teletype messages;
Operates
CJIS computerized arrest processing equipment to create criminal history files;
Assembles
documents for presentation at judicial hearings;
Accesses
NYS Department of Motor Vehicle database to obtain information associated with
seized vehicles;
May
testify at judicial hearings about the authenticity of police and court
records.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of terminology, procedures and
equipment used in police teletype work; skill in typing accurately at a
reasonable rate of speed; ability to learn a coding system; ability to
interpret departmental regulations in carrying out assignments; ability to
establish good working relationships with police officers and representatives
of other agencies; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of subordinate
personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and four (4) years of clerical experience, two (2) years of which are
in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Additional education beyond high school from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be
substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status
as a Police Operations Aide, District Attorney Operations Aide, Senior Office
Assistant,
Senior Clerk, or Senior Stenographer.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Depending upon assignment, employees may be required to
obtain New York State Police Information Network (NYSPIN) certification within
(1) one month of appointment; employees must maintain this certification while
employed in this title.
Depending on assignment, possession of a valid New York
State driver’s license at time of appointment; if required, license must be
maintained throughout employment in this title.
R
1/15/19
SUFFOLK
COUNTY
Competitive