Licensing and Records Clerk

City of Warwick•Warwick, RI

20h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Colonel, Deputy Chief, or Administrative Bureau Commander, the Licensing and Records Clerk handles and processes licenses in the City of Warwick, interacts with customers and other City and State agencies, and provides office assistance as required. The role is with the Warwick Police Department and is a classified/bargaining unit position. The salary range is $23.52–$30.00 per hour for 35 hours per week. The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least six months of related full-time work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to type 35 words per minute.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, or similar word-processing and spreadsheet software commonly used in an office environment.
Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Review and process license applications to ensure they are accurate and comply with State and City regulations.
Answer customer questions, provide helpful information, collect fees, and assist customers with licensing applications and renewals.
Enter alarm information, update and maintain alarm applications and permits in the appropriate software, and complete alarm billing.
Maintain files and records relating to licensing and other functions.
Prepare daily advertising notices and vouchers.
Prepare the monthly agenda for the Board of Public Safety.
Research weekly requests from State agencies and forward reports to the Board of Public Safety.
Assist officers in preparing for court appearances on licensing issues when needed.
Perform related bookkeeping procedures for the Licensing Division and Records.
Provide office coverage during absences in the Special Detail and Payroll departments, including completing all functions of those positions.
Provide pertinent information necessary to complete public records requests.
Perform related work as required.