Police Clerk

The City of Montgomery is seeking a responsible and professional individual for the position of Police Clerk. This position encompasses a variety of tasks such as maintaining police department files and reports; performing data entry, computer queries and warrant verifications; answering the telephone and receiving the general public; performing administrative dispatching on the City band radio; collecting fees, fines and bonds in accordance with established procedures;

processing and distributing arrest paperwork to appropriate court(s); and serving as backup to the Mayor’s Court Clerk.

The ideal candidate will have a sincere desire to assist the public and will possess excellent customer service skills. The successful applicant will also prefer a team-based environment and be willing to contribute to cross-departmental team efforts.

The successful applicant must have good organizational skills and have the ability to maintain accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant must possess the ability to handle and maintain confidential information as well as the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

The ability to work with various types of software and databases is beneficial for this position. Knowledge of police department administrative tasks and procedures is helpful but not required.

A high school diploma or GED is required. An associate degree or two years of college level coursework is a plus but is not required.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.

- 10:30 p.m.

The successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screen. The pay range is $32.02 - $40.34/hour.

Final date to receive applications: Thursday, November 5th at 2:00 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant Employer.

• Position Title:
  
  Police Clerk
• Reports to:
  
  Police Office Supervisor
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Civil Service Status:
  Unclassified

Is responsible to the Police Office Supervisor for performing routine clerical and reception tasks including typing, filing, maintenance of records and greeting the public. Also provides clerical support services for other departmental employees. Assists in the business operations of the department. Is committed to the mission, vision, and values of the City through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative and responsive service.

Demonstrates leadership, management and technical skills through effective collaboration, using team resources, progressive decision making and personal responsibility.

Exhibits behavior consistent with the mission, vision and values of the City of Montgomery.

Furthers the mission, vision and values of the City through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision making, and stewardship of City resources.

Engages in and supports the long-term direction of the department through progressive strategic planning and departmental goal setting that is responsive to the needs of the community.

Contributes to a learning/thinking/renewing department through customer feedback and continuous improvement.

Provides teaching, mentoring and motivation to other employees within the organization through the sharing of knowledge, skills and information; is proactive in performing and improving his/her own work and suggests and participates in projects and activities to improve the function of the entire organization.

Demonstrates emotional intelligence in day-to-day work, decision making and problem solving.

Initiates and suggests actions to improve departmental and City operations, employee performance, morale and work methods.

Demonstrates a commitment to provide and require excellent customer…