Full Time Police Clerk
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain police department files and reports
- Perform data entry, computer queries, and warrant verifications
- Answer telephones and receive the general public
- Perform administrative dispatching on the City band radio
- Collect fees, fines, and bonds in accordance with established procedures
- Process and distribute arrest paperwork to appropriate court(s)
- Serve as backup to the Mayor’s Court Clerk
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree or two years of college-level coursework a plus but not required
- Good organizational skills and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with various types of software and databases
- Knowledge of police department administrative tasks and procedures helpful but not required
- Must pass a background check and drug screen
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Pay
$32.02 – $40.34 per hour