Police Training Assistant

Salary : $39,332.80 - $58,988.80 Annually

Location : Miami Gardens, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 10241

Department: Police

Opening Date: 10/24/2024

Closing Date: 11/7/2024 7:00 PM Eastern

General Description

This position entails a variety of office support work as a member of professional staff, performing confidential, administrative, and secretarial duties for the Training Unit.
Work involves the use of a personal computer, a variety of software applications, and other office equipment.


Essential Job Functions This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Drafts and composes a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms, meeting minutes, and related documents in order to communicate information to staff, council members and/or the public.

Sets up and maintains a variety of manual and/or electronic files in order to track and facilitate storage and retrieval of information.

Processes all training requests and travel authorization documents.

Maintains training documentation for all sworn personnel, ensuring the Department meets all mandatory retraining requirements established by the FDLE Division of Criminal Justice by June 30 of each year.


Maintains training data which includes attendance at all types of training programs.

Obtains and delivers travel documents for personnel receiving training outside of South Florida.

Disseminates available training courses, internal and external, to concerned personnel.

Liaise with the City's Strategic Communication & Training Specialist regarding in-service training initiatives.

Collects, verifies and maintains documentation of applicant's compliance with State standards, officer employment training, education, etc.

Maintains and updates all personnel files for sworn and civilian personnel.

Organizes personnel files for public review, as directed.

Administers the distribution of the Salary Incentive Program ensuring that eligible personnel receive their benefit.


Prepares annual salary incentive report due each year.

Prepares Personnel Action Forms, as required.

Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures regarding State certification for police personnel.


Knowledge of local educational resources and sources of available information useful in planning training programs.

Assists in writing, editing, and updating reports and training materials.

Answers incoming calls in a courteous, professional manner; schedule appointments and routes telephone calls to the appropriate personnel.

Tracks expenditures on accounts, reconciles accounts and receipts; balances and processes purchase requisitions and invoice audits.

Completes profile of Police Department employees, in UKG TeleStaff, upon hire.

Handle payroll-related activities; track and input payroll and leave records; maintain confidential information.

Processes employee performance evaluations and discipline.

Assist with overall planning, recordkeeping, filing, organizing, scheduling, assigning, or other activities assigned.

Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge of procedures for operating various office equipment, including personal computers.
Knowledge of standard formats used for a variety of letters, memos, and related documents.
Knowledge of English spelling and grammar.


Ability to operate a personal computer to prepare a variety of correspondence using a variety of software/applications.
Ability to compose letters, memos, and related documents covering a variety of routine work related topics.
Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
Ability to sort/file alphabetically, chronologically, and numerically.
Ability to plan and implement training programs.
Ability to exercise good judgement in the selection of training programs.
Ability to advise employees regarding training matters.
Ability to prioritize work activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, council members and the public in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to work effectively with confrontational persons both in person and by telephone.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education & Experience Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent, with three (3) years of administrative or technical experience in a police department or other municipal government setting is required.
A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be considered.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving history throughout employment.
Applicants must submit to a polygraph examination and extensive background screening. Supplemental Information The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.
Work is performed in an office setting within a controlled environment.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only.

The City of Miami Gardens offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 176 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) in lieu of vacation and sick time and 12 paid holidays (11 holidays and 1 floating holiday).

The City participates in the retirement plan administered by the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which requires a mandatory 3% contribution.

Additional voluntary benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending account, 457 Deferred Compensation plan, Roth IRA, additional life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, supplemental insurance plans, legal and identity theft coverage.

01

How many years of experience do you have working in a law enforcement setting?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years or more

02

Which best describes your level of education?
High School Diploma or GED Some College Minimum of 60 College Credits or more Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or Higher

03

Do you currently possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License?
Yes No

04

This position requires you to take and pass a polygraph examination and complete an extensive background check as a condition of employment.
By selecting YES, you acknowledge and agree to this condition of employment if you are to continue in the selection process.
Yes No

Required Question