Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Job Summary :
- Ensures that all activities of the Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB), Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) and Trial Boards (TB) are formed in a legal and efficient manner. The Accountability Officer will be responsible for managing the daily operations of PAB, ACC and TB which includes the development of policy, and the planning / implementation of consistent business as well as legal practices among the PAB, ACC, and TB. The scope and complexity of duties for this role will require the individual to exercise independent judgment with limited supervision.
Essential Functions :
Performs a variety of administrative and sometimes clerical functions to support the PAB with minimal supervision.Responds to inquiries from the public or Board members and assists as needed.Ensures maintenance of a variety of office logs and automated information for recordation.Oversight of departmental personnel files and various office records.Ensures the efficient operation of office machines and equipment.Responsible for oversight of grant writing, monitoring, and reporting.Responsible for liaising with the Kent County Police Accountability Board (PAB).Manages scheduling meetings, hearings, and informational sessions.Coordinates with the PAB and AAC for meeting preparation.Verifies operational A / V equipment for the public meetings.Provides guidance on personnel taking notes and writing meeting minutes for all meetings.Manages coordinating with the PAB & AAC for meeting preparation.Manages the PAB victim advocate, tracking activities associated with the initiative.Provides approval for the requisition of supplies and equipment.Directs Opening and routing of incoming mail, invoices, bills and correspondence.Responsible for departmental auditing documents for leadership review.Guarantees all meeting minutes and distributes as appropriate.Ensures meeting packets are provided at mandated, scheduled meetings.Performs other duties as required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Communications Skills : Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with OES Director, Board members, Committee members, public safety partners, community groups and miscellaneous interested parties. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Ability to prepare accurate reports, keep detailed records, and routine correspondence.Effectively lead and oversee the PAB and ACC to assure its functions meet all financial, quality, budgets, and procurement requirements. Provides thought & focused leadership by articulating needs and plans to the Director, OES.Customer Service Skills : Represents the County professionally and effectively in both internal and external interactions. Manages difficult or challenging situations successfully. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of cultural background, status, or position. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Ability to assist and support constituents in a timely and pleasing manner.Initiative and Innovation Skills : Identifies new opportunities to address community needs and support Board members and citizens. Suggests new approaches and ideas. Understands and contributes to evolving processes and procedures in response to changing communities and advances in technology. Presents ideas and information in a manner that is easily understood.Technical Skills : Ability to use Internet and social media resources, e-mail, spreadsheet, and office software. General knowledge of PC equipment. Ability to review legislative statutes, legal directives or memos and implement planning all actions to accommodate the same.Prioritization Skills : Ability to handle a variety of duties with conflicting deadlines and needs.Working Knowledge of standard office management practices, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.Analytical Skills : Must be able to analyze and organize data allowing execution of strategic planning.Skills in reading, writing, basic math; data processing, data entry, basic spreadsheets; learning software programs unique to corrections and law enforcement accountability.Communication and Persuasion : Ability to communicate with end users, to gain cooperation and understanding of data needed to achieve goals.Detail Orientation : Ability to update information for end users as it relates to instructions and directions, which are clear and concise and easy to understand.Flexibility : Ability to deal with complex and varied work, requiring a complete knowledge of a wide variety of operations and practices consistently using independent judgment.Decision Making : Ability to exercise strong decision making and good judgement as decisions made impact the project.Ability to communicate efforts and coordinate with legal counsel when complaints are received.Supervision :
The position reports to the Director of the Office of Emergency Services.Education and Experience : Work experience may be considered in lieu of educational achievements.
College Degree with work experience having concentration in public safety or legal studies required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Five years prior experience in a management, leadership or supervisory role preferred.
Certification, prior certification on Grants Management and / or NCIC / METERS systems preferred.
Physical and Environmental Conditions :
Work is typically conducted in a normal office or retail setting which provides comfortable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Occasional light lifting, such as three to four reams of paper, four or five books, or other materials (up to 35 pounds) may be required.Work may require activities in extreme heat or cold, dust, traffic, noise, gases or airborne particles, dampness, or humidity.Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and / or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.Position Salary, Pay Scale Range and General Conditions :
This is a part-time, consultant position with no employer / employee benefits provided.The average work week consists of approximately 15 hours minimum weekly or a total of 800 hours annually depending on the workload, meetings, training, etc.The part-time position salary range is from $50.00 to a maximum of $58.00 per hour commensurate with education, knowledge, and experience.The part-time position salary range is $40,000- $46,400 annually commensurate with education, knowledge, and experience.There is no transportation, or information technology equipment (cell phone) provided.Workspace may be provided as needed or appropriate with workload, projects, meetings, and hearings.Kent County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.