Job Bulletin

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR:

Public Safety Technician (Criminal Evidence Section)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY RANGE (approximate)

$21.14 - $43.19 Hour

$3,435.25 - $7,018.38 Monthly

$41,223.00 - $84,220.50 Annually

This posting is for the Prince William County Government POLICE; vacancy location is Prince William County.

POSITION INFORMATION Are you an individual who is energized by the feeling of supporting those who serve in Public Safety? Are you looking for a busy and diverse office environment? Come join a dynamic team of business professionals doing meaningful work as a Public Safety Technician, serving a key role for the Criminal Evidence Section, supporting a Police Department of 900+ sworn and professional staff members.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:
Will handle duties within the Criminal Evidence Section. You will work under regular supervision, perform responsible technical work, conduct inventories, and file documents. Prepare Destruction Orders and facilitate the destruction of evidence and property. You will also assist in areas within the Section if called upon for support. Will cross-train in other areas to aid and support to other Team members as needed. Work in a team environment and perform work independently.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or G.E.D.

PREFERENCES: The successful candidate will have…

Experience with filing and inventory.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrated superior customer service.
Intermediate MS Excel experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to organize and perform work independently.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Willingness to cross-train in other functions related to Bureau business.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and a thorough Background Investigation.

ENTRY SALARY RANGE: $20.43-$31.29 hourly / $39,838.50-$61,015.50 annually

	Public Safety Technician (Criminal Evidence Section) Supplemental Questionnaire
1.	I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
	I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement. I decline to proceed any further in this process.
2.	Honesty and integrity are core values in police work. False statements, lying, knowingly providing inaccurate information, as well as, the misrepresentation of facts will not be tolerated. The information you provide below will be checked and validated. If this information is found to be false, it may lead to you being removed from the hiring process and REJECTED from further consideration.
	I understand and acknowledge the above standard in furnishing the most accurate information in the applicant hiring process with the Prince William County Police. I decline to proceed any further in this process.
3.	All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and to a thorough Background Investigation (Federal clearances do not substitute for either). Would you be willing to participate in both these processes?
	Yes No
4.	Do you have a High school diploma or G.E.D.?
	Yes No
5.	Please select the option(s) that best describes your experience with filing and inventory:
	5 or more years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year Less than 1 year
6.	Please quantify your experience working with evidence or items of a sensitive nature.
	5 or more years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year Less than 1 year
7.	Please identify each function of MS Excel you are proficient in performing (select all that apply).
	Creating spreadsheets Inputting data into spreadsheets Performing calculations Managing workbooks Creating and using pivot tables Merging and/or exporting data Single and multi-level sorting Track Changes None of the above
8.	Do you have experience with implementation of a new system or process?
	Yes No
9.	Do you have any experience managing multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines?
	Yes No
10.	Customer service is a crucial aspect of the job. Select the areas in which you have experience. Make sure your response is consistent with the information you have provided in the work history section of your application.
	Daily contact with the public Resolving customer/vendor issues or complaints Responding to a high call volume in a fast paced environment Answering questions about rules and regulations in a courteous and timely manner Assisting a large number of customers quickly and efficiently None of the above
11.	Please indicate if you have administrative support experience in any of the following work environments.
	Federal Government State Government Local Government Law Enforcement None of the above
12.	Do you have work experience handling criminal evidence?
	Yes No