POLICE OPERATIONS AIDE (SPANISH SPEAKING) 0167

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class codes, composes and transmits messages and notifications over a computerized teletype network in the Police Teletype Unit or performs specialized duties in a police precinct or headquarters. The work is usually under the supervision of a Senior Police Operations Aide or police or clerical staff members and may be performed on a rotating or shift basis. This position requires proficiency in the Spanish language. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Codes, composes and transmits messages and notifications over a computerized teletype network;

Receives teletype messages from state and federal agencies; interprets information; determines appropriate recipient;

Obtains necessary information from police personnel in order to send computer inquiries;

May fingerprint civilians for non-criminal purposes;

May assist at the precinct front desk and is available to assist and interact with the Spanish speaking public;

May operate a police department vehicle to deliver equipment or transport a vehicle to another facility;

May operate switchboard, handle equipment and supplies, operate various business machines, radios and other electronic equipment;

Assists in paperwork preparation for missing persons, arrests, impoundments, etc.;

Operates computerized arrest processing equipment to create criminal history files.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of terminology, procedures and equipment used in police work; skill in typing accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to communicate effectively in the Spanish language; ability to interpret departmental regulations in carrying out assignments; ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public; ability to establish good working relationships with police officers; 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 two (2) years of clerical experience.

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

One (1) year of permanent competitive status in the Suffolk County Police Department as a Clerk, Clerk (Spanish Speaking), Office Assistant, Office Assistant (Spanish Speaking) or Stenographer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending upon nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

The job assignment may require attainment of New York State Police Information Network (NYSPIN) certification within (1) month of appointment; employees must maintain this certification while employed in this title.

There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination.

R 2/22/22

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive