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Executive Assistant to the Director of University Police Southern Command

Nevada State University Las Vegas, NV (Onsite) Full-Time
CB Est Salary: $54434.16/Year
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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

University Police Services, Southern Command invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Interim Director/Chief of Police - Southern Command (Director) [R0144105]. We appreciate your interest in employment at our growing division.

In 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Nevada State University (NSU) (formerly Nevada State College (NSC)), and Desert Research Institution (DRI) began the process of consolidating police services. The University Police Services, Southern Command (UPD) is responsible for the safety and security of all four (4) southern institutions and the Director is accountable to the four campus President's and the southern institutions vast properties across the Las Vegas valley.

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for connecting presidents, vice presidents, administration, business, finance, budget, general counsel, human resources, facility services, risk management, audit management, compliance, events, students, faculty, and staff to support the Director in unifying and aligning public safety services for the southern institutions.

This position is paramount in supporting a strategic realignment of business objectives in law enforcement, security, dispatch, threat assessment, and emergency management services and support for UNLV, CSN, NSU, and DRI and their surrounding communities.

As UPD continues to amalgamate with the four (4) institutions and the new Southern Command is redefined, we are looking for highly motivated, customer and community service oriented, ethical, law enforcement professionals and team members. The successful candidate will support the department in creating a strategic and synergetic union that is committed towards growth, efficiency, and transparency.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Executive Assistant to the Director provides the highest level of administrative and secretarial support to the Director and Command staff and reports directly to the Director. The position has direct responsibility over the following objectives, priorities, and assignments with intermittent and/or administrative supervision.

This position works closely with various groups and participates in several committees across the UNLV, CSN, DRI, and NSU campuses and in the community, as well as engages in partnerships with community groups, and local law enforcement/government agencies.

Assigned responsibilities include facilitating management processes by acting with authority and as an intermediary on delegated administrative support matters which require independent judgment, initiative, and discretion in making determinations on varied problems and situations regarding issues of importance to the Director. Incumbents may work independently or serve as the Director's office manager and supervise lower-level administrative support staff.

This position is distinguished from other administrative support staff by the complexity of problems and issues which impact the Director's area of responsibility; the frequency and content of personal contacts with the governor's staff, legislators, college/university administration, and representatives of external entities including the media; the consequence of error associated with communications, actions and decisions; and the knowledge, skills and abilities required to assist the Director.

While some duties assigned to the Executive Assistant may seem similar to those positions in lower-level administrative support staff, there are significant differences in the scope of responsibility, consequence of actions and decisions, and in the personal contacts typical of positions at this level.

The incumbent must be able to provide executive assistance in resolving administrative questions and issues not requiring the personal attention of the Director; exercise initiative, judgment, and tact in responding to and dealing with other law enforcement agencies, members of the community, and public officials; act in an administrative liaison capacity in conferring with Associate and Assistant Directors, General/Assistant General Counsel, department leaders, Lieutenants, Sergeants, government officials, and representatives of other organizations concerning the interpretation of rules and regulations related to program activities and operations; transmit directives, instructions and assignments; and follow up on status of assignments with department staff.

Read and screen incoming correspondence and reports; make preliminary assessment of the importance of materials based on instructions from the Director, Associate and Assistant Directors, General/Assistant General Counsel, department leaders, Lieutenants, Sergeants, government officials, and/or representatives of other organizations, agency activities, and the predetermined, ongoing priorities of the organization; resolve matters personally and professionally within parameters established by the Director, and forward materials to appropriate managers and staff for analysis and reply; follow up as required to ensure responses are timely and in conformance to established standards.

Receive and screen incoming calls and visitors; evaluate requests and inquiries; determine which are priority matters and alert the Director or appropriate department member; accordingly, make decisions to inform, call, email, dispatch or contact the Director at off-site locations or when off-duty in critical situations; make referrals to appropriate department leader or provide requested information as appropriate.

Maintain current knowledge of issues, problems, situations, and activities of special interest to the Director regarding the organization as a whole and its divisions and programs; monitor media coverage and alert the Director or PIO to new developments or articles of interest.

Coordinate and facilitate the Director's and other department leaders' calendar/s (as directed by individual leaders) to schedule appointments and engagements; arrange conferences, meetings and hearings for commissions, boards, or other bodies; make travel, lodging and meeting room arrangements including public address systems, teleconferencing, refreshments, and other amenities; ensure agendas, background information, minutes and other pertinent materials are prepared and distributed; maintain official records of such meetings in the form of tapes, minutes, or other media.

Compose correspondence and prepare administrative reports and/or financial records, relying on a variety of source material; respond to requests for information regarding programs and activities; provide administrative data, and communicate the activities, views, and commitments of the Director.

Review, proofread and edit documents prepared for the Director's signature; ensure work product quality and quantity control by reviewing documents, reports, forms, records, or other materials for content, completeness or accuracy; ensure proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage as well as appropriate distribution and archiving.

Respond to inquiries from external entities, exercising confidentiality and discretion in disseminating information; describe programs, functions and activities; explain established regulations, policies, and legislative proposals; evaluate new regulations or legislative proposals and potential ramifications in order to inform, update or advise departmental and outside personnel.

Develop and maintain UPD's Policies and Procedures Manual; maintain the department phone list, voicemail allocation, and personnel address list. Participate and retain discussion notes and action items in staff meetings; make assignments to program managers, based on the Director's instructions, for studies or projects involving such matters as program coordination, administrative policy, budget, internal controls, and report preparation; indicate nature of work required and due dates; record meeting minutes and transcribe.

Conduct research and studies relating to operations and procedures; gather, analyze, and interpret data to develop recommendations on problems affecting programs, operations, and procedures; confer with department leaders regarding historical precedents, actions and justifications; upon approval, ensure the implementation of new procedures and inform managers of changes.

Schedule and coordinate the work activities for various administrative, secretarial and clerical support staff to facilitate the adherence to and accomplishment of work objectives; serve as supervisor or lead worker to subordinate personnel as assigned; train and orient staff to agency policies, standards and procedures; oversee and direct activities to ensure efficient and effective operation of the Director's office.

Participate in development of the department budget; prepare narrative and statistical justifications in support of requests for additional funding; monitor, review and approve expenditures within authority delegated by the executive and in accordance with established purchasing procedures; conduct research related to the cost, quality, applicability and effectiveness of new or improved office equipment and systems.

Organize and maintain confidential records and files for the Director, Associate and Assistant Directors, General/Assistant General Counsel, department leaders, Lieutenants, Sergeants, government officials, and/or representatives of other organizations; ensure the security of privileged information in accordance with federal and State laws and regulations; authorize access to information as appropriate.

Participate in the development and enhancement of automated systems, equipment, and networks within the organization; provide input regarding current and anticipated administrative requirements; recommend additional equipment, system upgrades or other technological advancements.

Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee special projects and assignments relative to the organization as requested by the Director Associate and Assistant Directors, General/Assistant General Counsel, department leaders, Lieutenants, Sergeants, government officials, and/or representatives of other organizations. Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual awards, letters of recognition, and team building or department moral focused events; coordinate awards celebration, speakers, venue, awards purchases, and create UPD branded certificates and invitations.

The Executive Assistant will be required to work additional hours on mornings, evenings, and weekends on an as needed basis and will be compensated for over-time based on the FLSA, State of Nevada, Nevada System for Higher Education (NSHE), and UNLV policies, processes, and procedures.

The incumbent will also be instructed to perform other related duties as assigned and related to the Executive Assistant class specification, Grade 31, Code 2.209. The other related duties as assigned will go through a 'duties test' to ensure the tasks and duties are non-exempt according to the FLSA prior to the performance of duties.

BACHGROUND CHECK

Offers of employment are contingent on full completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and other required processes. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. In instances where disqualification does occur, these procedures are confidential and the reason for disqualification will not be communicated to anyone, including the applicant.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The department is a full-service police department comprised of patrol operations, administration, police dispatch and a detective division. Services include a canine program, walking and bicycle patrols, a pro-active, selective traffic enforcement program, and takes a leadership role in preparing the University to respond to large-scale crises and events. The department consists of full-time sworn officers, sworn part-time, non-sworn part-time, student cadets, and full & part-time civilian support staff. The patrol area for Police Services encompasses all Nevada System of Higher Education facilities in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area. For more information, please visit:

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