Job Description

Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief Location Savannah, GA (North Historic District area) :

Experience the best of both suburban and urban lifestyles in Chatham County in Coastal Georgia. It's an inviting community and a perfect place to live, work, and play. Chatham County has much to offer as the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest one outside of Atlanta. You'll be amazed by the stunning riverfront community that includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. To ensure excellent service, over 1,800 diverse team members work in Chatham County Government's 35 departments to serve the county's citizens. We attract people from all over the country by providing amazing benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

The Chatham County Police Department is searching for a highly experienced Administrative Assistant who can provide exceptional support to the Police Chief. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity.

Examples of Duties

• Serves as a liaison to the public, other agencies, command staff, other department heads, and elected officials.
• Performs assigned duties as required in the absence of the Police Chief.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of Chatham County Police Department staff in implementing the expressed goals, policies, and directives of the Police Chief.
• Maintains and reports payroll and timekeeping records for more than ninety (90) employees.
• Oversees public information operations within the Police Department.
• Maintains a high level of awareness of all changes within both legislation, court decisions, and standard operating procedures for law enforcement agencies nationwide.
• Participates in various aspects of personnel administration within the Department, including hiring, termination, grievance procedures, and coordinating employee training.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the Police Department when needed.
• Provides information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in selected positions.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and others informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, including at least five (5) years of administrative or supervisory management experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Selected candidates may be required to complete keyboarding and clerical testing during the interview process.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Salary transparency is important to us, and we believe in fostering an open and inclusive hiring process. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of 10% above the minimum wage range, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. The maximum wage rate is stated to provide clarity and transparency for all applicants.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Local area, Immediate start,

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