Customer Service Desk Representative - Savannah Police Department

Customer Service Representative
- Customer Service Desk

The City of Savannah Police Department's Information Management Division is seeking a highly qualified, customer focused Customer Service Representative
- Customer Service Desk to join our team. The Information Management Division provides courteous and prompt customer service in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence. If you are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, the time is now. Our team of Customer Services Representatives, Teletype Technicians, Records Technicians, Records Supervisors and Records Division Supervisor, works collaboratively to maintain a professional environment and manage the daily operations of the Information Management Division smoothly while upholding a safe environment where all employees can succeed.

As we continue to grow our small team of 26, the Information Management team is seeking a highly qualified, customer service focused Records Technician. If you are ready to walk through the door of opportunity and embrace a new beginning, come join our amazing Information Management team! As the new Customer Service Representative
- Customer Service Desk you will be responsible performing clerical and customer service support for department operations. We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457

B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays! Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides high-level customer service; assists customers with complex, service complaints, and discrepancies.
• Types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads and prints reports, correspondence, memoranda, contracts, agreements, technical charts, tables and other specialized materials
• Handles inquiries and requests from the public and other departments; provides general and specialized information regarding assigned functions that require the use of judgment, tact and sensitivity and the interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
• Skillfully handles complaints and inquiries regarding department functions and responsibilities; researches and responds to requests or refers complaints and requests to other staff when warranted.
• Distributes and accepts applications; assists customers
• Receives, reviews, and prepares work orders; works with customers to identify service needs; ensures work orders are completed accurately; manages and maintains customer records; provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintains filing system, records data correctly in general ledgers and activity logs, and prepare special or recurring activity status reports and spreadsheets. Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for service from the public and other personnel in person and by telephone.
• Explains policies and procedures to internal and external customers.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires High School Diploma or GED with less than one year of experience in customer service, billings, finance, bookkeeping; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Location:

201 Habersham St.

Work Hours:

Sunday through Saturday from 3:30pm-12am (Wednesday's and Thursday's off with a 30-minute lunch break) Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. This position is a critical workforce position.

Additional Information:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of municipal auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of City budgetary policies.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in creating computerized spreadsheets.
• Skill in the completion of complex financial audits.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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