| Post Code: D720 | |
| Announcement Number: LESP0882 | |
| Classification Number: C1461 | |
| Open: 09/26/2008 | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FILLED | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
GENERAL INFORMATION This position is with the Oregon State Police, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Law Enforcement Data Systems in Salem and will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants for the current opening and maybe used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Union members pay union dues; non-union members pay "fair share." Applicants will be subject to both a Computerized Criminal History and Driver and Motor Vehicle Services check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. The State provides an excellent benefit and compensation package, which includes: Paid holiday, vacation and sick leave. Participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) with employer contributions. A generous contribution toward individual and family health and dental insurance. Employer paid $5,000 Basic Life insurance. Employee options to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options as well as additional basic life insurance coverage, long- and short-term disability plans, accidental death and dismemberment plans and long-term care insurance. AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with the 1988 Drug Free Workplace Act and Department Policy. Possess or be able to obtain a valid state driver’s license or provide alternate means for travel. TO QUALIFY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Three years of experience in the skills listed below. Must obtain LEDS Certification within six months of employment. SKILL TO:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Incident Coordination, Customer Assistance and Resource Allocation: Provides assistance to staff, customers, and colleagues on effective use of systems and related equipment. Is a single point of contact for to a wide variety of state and federal agencies. Receives reports of emergencies and other events through a variety of telecommunication systems. Will independently interview customers who report or request assistance from the State. Will then determine required notifications, and coordinate with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies in response to “all hazards” events constituting a threat to life, property, and the environment. Investigative Assistance: Assists Oregon law enforcement investigators by searching complex databases. Independently conducts detailed searches by accessing specialized databases. Uses a variety of automated information systems and commercial software products. Prepares and presents written reports in a variety of formats, containing relevant information to requesting customers. Receives and processes name check requests from the Oregon law enforcement community. Searches statewide computer databases. Reviews and analyzes obtained information to resolve questions of identity. Ensures investigative leads are properly covered and correctly reported. Emergency Response Coordination and Maintenance: Provides operational support for local, state, and federal radio systems. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for state agencies. Prepares reports, briefings, and situational reports for various emergency coordination center activations. Telecommunication/Network System Administration and Maintenance: Coordinates with internal and external staff, customers and vendors to maintain telecommunications, computer/network systems, and equipment. Provides oversight, guidance, resolves disputes and acts as liaison between the customers regarding rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to systems and equipment. Independently evaluates network and other error conditions; coordinates and performs diagnostic and test procedures; initiates system recovery or takes other corrective action to systems and equipment. Coordinates repair action(s) with vendors, telephone companies, contracted maintenance personnel or other connected regional, state, and national telecommunication systems. Monitors, coordinates, and performs quality control checks for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information in local, state, and federal databases. WORKING CONDITIONS The environment is in an office type setting with controlled access and exposure to technical communications equipment and classified information. This position requires the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes within short time frames. The position demands a wide variety of expertise, and frequent contacts with customers, internal and external. During emergencies, long work hours may be required. Work situations are frequently hectic and varied and may involve long or extended work hours. 24 hour operation requires three month rotating shifts. With exception of occasional day shifts, employee must eat lunch and take breaks at workstation. Occasional moderate noise level caused by equipment and radio transmissions. Restricted to work station for long periods. Persons in this position work independently, after hours, evenings and weekends. Due to the nature of this position, holiday coverage is required when the administrative office would normally be closed. HOW TO APPLY COMPLETE a State of Oregon Employment application (form PD100) and any required supplements. Copies of applications, supplements and job announcements can be obtained from: a. the State's Jobs Page at: www.oregonjobs.org b. local Oregon Employment Department field offices, or c. most state agency personnel offices. SEND completed application materials to: Oregon State Police Human Resources 255 Capitol St NE, 4th floor Salem, OR 97301-3968 You may FAX your application materials to (503) 378-2360. Your application materials must be received by the close date and must be complete and legible. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume. NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if your application was not accepted and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it's received in our office by the close date. SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. The pay on all announcements may change without notice. Oregon State Police is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. | |
