Financial Assistant (Public) jobs in South Dakota

CITY OF YANKTON

PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The City of Yankton is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Administrative Assistant. A Public Safety Administrative Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Chief of Police and Command Staff and perform administrative support duties and special projects for the Chief of Police and Commanders.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the preparation of reports, memos, statistical data, and correspondence, including social media.
• Maintains the work unit calendar of events, schedules meetings and other appointments, makes travel arrangements, and provides other administrative assistance.
• Prepares agendas; transcribes/distributes minutes/reports.
• Handles confidential information.
• Oversees interns, volunteers, and work studies.
• Maintains records of the police department and manages public record requests.
• Maintains petty cash drawer records and receipts.
• Provides customer service to the public by collecting parking fines, animal license fees, and golf cart permits.
• Answers phone calls and directs calls to the correct recipient.
• Assists the public in understanding and applying City policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances.
• Provides specialized department information to the public and other law enforcement agencies.
• Conducts research and analysis on special projects assigned by the Chief and Command staff.

  Applicants must meet the following requirements for eligibility:

• High school diploma or GED and four years of administrative support experience.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of supervisory, discretion, independent judgement, and oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software and accessories.
• Ability to assume responsibility/discretion in decision making.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, policies, codes, laws, and statutes relating to law enforcement operations.
• Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and editing skills.
• Applicants chosen for an interview will be required to submit a writing sample and complete a computer skills test.

The salary for this regular full-time position is $46,442-$58,796 (Range 30).

The application is available from Human Resources office at 416 Walnut Street, Yankton, SD, on the city website www.cityofyankton.org or by phone 605-668-5222. The position is open until May 3, 2024. Persons needing accommodation to apply for this position should call 605-668-5222. The City of Yankton is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.