Police Support Specialist I

POLICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST I

City of Salina, Kansas

Police Department

The City of Salina is seeking a dedicated Police Support Specialist I to join the Salina Police Department. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity & accuracy of departmental records, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in public safety & administrative excellence. The Police Support Specialist I adds significant value to the community by maintaining precise records that help uphold law enforcement operations, benefiting all citizens of Salina. As a contributor to the city''s essential services, this position offers a rewarding work-life balance, allowing employees to thrive both professionally & personally. Ideal for someone looking to make a long-term commitment to the community, this role supports the positive working environment & community-focused mission of Salina''s local government.

Career Advancement: Police Support Specialist II, Police Support Supervisor

On-the-Job Training: Experienced staff are prepared to deliver comprehensive training, providing guidance across essential job functions. Our new employee will learn critical aspects such as managing departmental records & safeguarding confidential information. Training focuses on enhancing skills in clerical functions, data classification, & administrative support, ensuring a strong foundational skill set. Additionally, our next Polic Support Specialist I will become familiar with city operations & policies, boosting both job performance & municipal understanding. This nurturing learning environment fosters skill development while offering avenues for independent judgment & discretion.

Duties:

• Checks & maintains variety of departmental criminal files & data to ensure accuracy prior to permanent storage in records management software; ensures data is entered accurately in accordance with state government guidelines concerning criminal activity & arrests information.
• Computes departmental statistics; prepares charts, reports, forms & other documents for departmental use; composes & types correspondence; scans & indexes police reports & related documents.
• Prepares & releases police reports & official responses to court inquiries; handles public report requests & background checks conducted from local records; performs variety of recordkeeping, records management duties, & related tasks for department.
• Screens incoming telephone calls; provides frontline customer service for general public & all offenders entering department; maintains & accounts for materials & supplies; handles office mail.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

• Microsoft Word & Excel experience required.
• Typing skills & other clerical functions.
• Type accurately at or above 40 words per minute.

Work Type:

• Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Sits about 85 percent of the time.
• Works inside.

Equipment:

• Adding machine, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, telephone & typewriter.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday.
• 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $17.39-18.26/hr.
• $36,171-37,981/yr.
• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

TH 04/23/2026