City of Detroit · 18 hours ago
Administrative Assistant Police ( Risk Management Unit)
MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$44K/yr - $66K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Detroit is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Police Department's Risk Management Unit. The role focuses on coordinating with various agencies, managing clerical tasks, and supporting departmental leadership to ensure alignment with the department's mission.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Analyzes departmental processes, operations, and data to identify existing problems, and recommends solutions
Evaluates the efficiency of existing procedures and make recommendations for quality improvement
Determines the form, content, and appropriateness of activity reports
Prepares and reviews activity reports, personnel transactions, and material requisitions
Reviews documents to ensure adherence to the appropriate format
Studies assigned problems such as the source of funds or major procedural problems and makes reports and recommendations
Outlines the objective to be attained
Determines material and time requirements for completion of projects
Prepares reports
Represents the Department in contact with professional organizations, private concerns, and governmental agencies, regarding departmental activities
Smartsheet/Excel
Maintains confidential information
Assist the Board Secretary, Board Attorney, and other staff with meeting preparations, Board minutes, legal documents, and research
Performs all other administrative duties as assigned
Completes research requests on best practices from other police agencies in a timely manner at the request of Department leaders and staff
Maintains and organizes files, drafts, and documents, conducts research, and gathers pertinent information
Analyzes departmental processes, operations, and data to identify existing problems and recommend solutions
Establishes and maintains relationships internally and externally with stakeholders and law enforcement personnel
Spearheads the completion of the DPD Annual Report
Manages and completes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Assists departmental personnel with meeting preparations, scheduling, and research
Organizes the day-to-day operations and special projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in business, law, labor relations, public policy, criminal justice, organizational development or closely-related area of study, or other combination of education and training to warrant equivalent recognition
Three to five years of increasingly responsible work experience in coordinating general business activities and performing clerical duties in criminal justice, research, and/or policy related industries
Excellent writing skills
Ability to build and sustain relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations
Effectively communicate, both verbally and written
Extensive knowledge of the policies and practices of DPD
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Skilled in utilizing business acumen to analyze and solve problems
Ability to use common office word processing, database, and spreadsheet software, including the internet
Ability to work in a self-directed manner
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with a police agency is preferred
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
Company
City of Detroit
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Gary Brown
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Mike H.
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