Police Clerk

City of Port Townsend•Port Townsend, WA

8d•$31 - $39

About The Position

The Police Clerk performs specialized clerical and secretarial tasks unique to the support services section of the Police Department and services as office receptionist. Work requires considerable public contact involving patience, tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and efficient, accurate processing of transactions.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age
High school graduate or GED
Four years of general office experience
No felony convictions
No convictions or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
Pass a job-related Civil Service examination
Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint criminal history background check and successfully complete CJIS Security Awareness training before working in the secured portions of the City's police department
Possess a Washington Driver's License and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public sector law enforcement agency.
Experience in social media and website updating.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized clerical and secretarial tasks unique to the support services section of the Police Department
Services as office receptionist
Considerable public contact involving patience, tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and efficient, accurate processing of transactions

Benefits

WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
Teamsters pension
Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund
Time loss/short-term disability insurance
Life & AD&D insurance
Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
12 paid holidays
Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years up to 12% after 25 years
Overtime pay or compensatory time
Premium pay or compensatory time
Jury duty pay at regular rate during service