Administrative Specialist II (Dallas Police)

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Job Summary

Performs intermediate-level administrative support or technical program assistance in disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and performing intermal administrative support work in accounting, procurement, contract developoment, budgeting,

Job Description
 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

Four (4) years administrative support experience involving three (3) or more of the following:

• Accounts payable/receivable.
• Invoice reconciliation and payment.
• Correspondence/publication preparation.
• Procurement.
• Budget analysis/preparation.
• Contract administration.
• Policy/procedure development.
• Records management and/or report writing.
• Financial management experience.

Equivalencies

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in business, education or social science field will meet the education and experience requirements.
• An associate degree in any field plus two (2) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Some positions may require valid driver's license and good driving record. 
• Positions for Police Academy and Communications division must obtain an Instructor Proficiency Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification within the six-month probationary period.
• Due to TCOLE license requirement, applicants must be a United States citizen for positions in the Police Academy and Communications division.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.
• No FELONY or Class A MISDEMEANOR convictions.
• No Class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.
• No family violence convictions.
• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, Class A, or Class B MISDEMEANOR.
• Cannot share residency with any person (including family) convicted of a felony.

PREFERENCES: 

• Police Academy and Communications division - Current Certified Instructor Proficiency Certificate issued by TCOLE is a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• MS Office or similar software skills.
• Ability to organize information, coordinate events/timelines and direct others.
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Experience with processing procurement or financial data using the Advantage 3 Financial System.

Closing Date: June 21, 2024

Salary Range

 

$23.44 - $27.23

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.