Departmental Assistant to Police Chief

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The Town of Plainville, Police Department, seeks a detail-oriented and organized individual to join the department as the Departmental Assistant to the Chief of Police.

The Departmental Assistant coordinates and manages the activities of the Plainville Police Department and ensures that all directives and policies of the Police Chief are carried out. The position provides a wide range of administrative functions to support the efficient operation of the Police Department and assists department heads with administrative tasks and information management. This is a full-time, confidential position acting under the supervision of the Police Chief.

The work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with additional time as required.

The job description outlining the essential functions of the position is attached.

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, ideally in a relevant field such as Public Administration or Accounting/Finance. Candidates should have four to six years of responsible experience in a comparable role (e.g., executive or administrative assistant), with expert knowledge of office administration and familiarity with municipal operations strongly preferred. Experience in municipal government is desirable.

The full position description may be found on the town’s website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Salary Range $30.92 - $36.87 per hour. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and application to James Floyd, Chief of Police, Town of Plainville, 194 South Street, Suite 1 Plainville, MA 02762 or via email to: jfloydinville.ma.us