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Utah Transit AuthorityDescription Every day, UTA's Public Safety Department (UTA Police) helps create a safe and secure environment for thousands of riders, employees, and community members across the Wasatch Front. As the Public Safety Office Specialist, you'll serve as the UTA Police department's administrative hub and first point of contact, providing essential support that helps officers and staff focus on protecting people, property, and operations. If you're highly organized, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work directly contributes to public safety and helps keep Utah moving safely.As the Public Safety Office Specialist, you will:Provides essential administrative and clerical support for the Public Safety Department and serves as the initial point of contact with the Department.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/TRAINING:High school diploma.Associates Degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and training.EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two years in an office setting providing administrative and clerical support. Must have excellent customer service skills.Experience with a record management system (RMS) preferred.This position requires a credit check.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESType at least 40 net words per minute.Basic proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; intermediate proficiency in Outlook. Intermediate Excel proficiency preferred.Must successfully pass a detailed comprehensive background investigation.Second language skills preferred.Experience in Law Enforcement or Court settings preferred.Conflict resolution, Diplomacy, Interpersonal relationships, CommunicationsTime management and self-managementUse sensitivity and diplomacy to function effectively under difficult and/or stressful situationsPrioritize, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and achieve resolution- OR -An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience. Pay Rate: $22.93 per hour or more, depending on experienceIf interested, apply before: Monday, July 06, :59 PM MSTAs a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.Employee assistance program - includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.UTA Well - a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet's health and needs). PM21 Utah Transit Author