Job Description
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358) This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only.Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:As an Office Assistant 2, you will perform a wide range of clerical duties in support of the Alaska State Troopers for C Detachment's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.This position provides support in the areas of judicial service, case management, payroll, and general clerical.In this position, you will learn a variety of skills and a broad working knowledge of the Division of Alaska State Troopers that will prepare you for many promotional opportunities OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.As a member of DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support of law enforcemetn activities THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability as they serve rural Alaska.In this fast-paced environment you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned, while gaining experience in a range of administrative duties that will provide a foundation for growth in multiple functional areas.THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:This position is located and works full-time out of the Alaska State Trooper post located in Bethel, Alaska.The work environment is friendly, team oriented and productive.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Excellent customer service skills, demonstrating professional and friendly communication while handling a wide range of situations and demographics.Strong written, verbal, and detail-oriented communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information.Attention to detail while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment to ensure accurately entering data into multiple systems, reviewing documents, processing and routing court paperwork and handling payments.Experience and skill with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.Time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities from several sources while working independently with minimal supervision.The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.All positions support or carry out the Department's mission.If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:http://dps.alaska.gov/ Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or the equivalent.AND One year of experience that includes clerical tasks such as greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, or maintaining logs.Substitution:Education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocation education equal one month of experience).Special Note:High school diploma equivalent means one of the following:1) a G.E.D.; 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years and includes basic clerical tasks such as greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, or maintaining logs.Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to operate motor vehicles.Such positions require that the applicant possess a regular driver's license and be 18 years of age or older.Some position in this class may require skill in typing.Recruitment and selection may include this requirement.Additional Required Information COVER LETTER:A cover letter is NOT required for this position.Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT POSITION APSIN Certification.Must pass a background check.Must be able to handle a firearm and ammunition while assisting with evidence management.Valid Alaska Driver s License FIREARMS This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition.In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.A misdemeanor crime of domestic