ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER (POLICE)
9377
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs highly responsible and
confidential work associated with the day-to-day operations and administration
of the Suffolk County Police Department.
The major emphasis of this position is on the confidential nature of the
work involved. The incumbent exercises a
considerable amount of independent judgment and initiative in the performance
of duties. Work is
performed under the direction of the Police Commissioner and is reviewed
through conferences, reports, and observation of results. Does related work as
required.
Gathers information used for the preparation of reports
and for planning the activities of the department;
Coordinates and participates in the
work for special department projects;
Assists in resolving problems
associated with Departmental operations;
Responds to inquiries from the
public about Department functions;
May represent the Department at a
variety of meetings;
May be asked
to speak to department personnel, other County departments and outside police
agencies about Suffolk County Police Department functions.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles
and practices of office management and the ability to apply these principles to
office operations; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in
arriving at conclusions; ability to prepare accurate and concise reports;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
department employees and outside personnel; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
(a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master’s
Degree and one (1) year of experience in public or business administration; or
(b) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of experience in public or business administration;
or
(c) Graduation from a senior high
school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years
of experience in public or business administration; or
(d) An equivalent combination of
education and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).
R03/29/24
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive