VB City Job:  Precinct Desk Officer I

Requirements

High school or GED plus six (6) months of clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Please make sure to include customer service related functions in the job duties section for each employment listed in your application.

Applicants who apply for this position will be considered for the current opening and any future precinct desk officer vacancies for six months, or until the eligibility list is exhausted.

Must be able to work day/evening/midnight shift as assigned including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. Shift bids occur every six months. Must be able to work rotating precinct assignments. In addition to the regular rotation of shift and precinct assignments, additional changes may be necessary to meet coverage requirements and operational needs. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice of these changes.  Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.

Successful completion of a police background investigation, including polygraph examination.

Must have U.S. citizenship or ten-year residency as a prerequisite for VCIN/CJIS certification.

This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned.

Precinct Desk Officers can expect to work any of the following shifts: 0700 to 1530; 1500 to 2330 or 2300 to 0730, depending on the Precinct they are assigned to.  Both the 1^st and the 2^nd Precincts are 24-hour operations with the 3^rd and 4^th Precincts in operation from 0700 to 2300.

During the summer months, the 2^nd Precinct generally has the highest level of activity for PDOs.  While regular shifts are assigned semi-annually based on seniority, it is important to recognize that shift assignments are subject to change to meet coverage requirements.

Disqualifiers: 

The following is a listing of “disqualifiers” or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please give consideration to these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.

Criminal History:  Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals).  Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.

Traffic Violations:  Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.

Drugs :  Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult.    Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years.  Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.

• Experience with records management systems; familiarity with criminal codes
• VCIN or NCIC certification and/or experience with police records management systems
• Experience working with individuals in emotionally charged situations
• Experience processing prisoners
• Experience in a police support role
• Must be able to function effectively during periods of high work volume
• Customer service experience