Deputy Serice Aide - Civilian Position

A Deputy Service Aide (DSA) is a uniformed civilian position which is assigned to different assignments between the Patrol and Corrections Divisions. Some assignments are but, not limited to Commissary Officer, Console Operator, or Civil Clerk.

BASIC JOB DUTIES: (Duties include but are not limited to the following)

• Report any observation of suspicious activity

• Assist as needed

• Transport vehicles with various departmental programs

• Provide pickup and delivery services, repair, and maintenance

• Provide assistance in Records Division

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Provide assistance to the Jail Division

Basic Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Typing and work processing skills

• Possess a valid Illinois State Driver’s License

• Be able to pass a background investigation

• Driving record acceptable to the county

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABLILITES REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Capable of reaching shelving up to 8 feet with use of a step ladder and capable of reaching filing cabinets up to five drawers

• Ability to work evening hours, holidays, weekends, and shift work

• Ability to be objective and make decisions without outside influences

   

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, squat, bend to gather items from the storage units

• Ability to stretch and move weight bearing joints in the process of bending, stooping, kneeling, or reaching to assist an injured person, with or without assistance from another officer