Public Safety Clerk

About the role

Performs routine clerical and receptionist duties in support of the Steilacoom Department of Public Safety. Serves as an initial point of contact for members of the public, answers and directs telephone calls and inquiries, and provides general administrative support to Steilacoom Public Safety staff. Handles routine department records and information in accordance with established procedures and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct telephone calls and public inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to Public Safety staff.
• Maintain and file department records and documents.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of administrative office experience.
• Ability to use a personal computer and common office software.
• Effective, courteous, and professional communication with the public and coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when handling department information.
• Maintain sufficient ACCESS security clearance to permit unescorted access to criminal justice information (CJI).

Preferred:

• Experience in a public safety environment.
• Experience with records filing or document management.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• One hour of sick leave accrual for every forty hours worked.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office and public‑facing reception environment within a police station. The position involves frequent interaction with members of the public, telephone communication, and prolonged periods of computer and desk work. The environment may involve stressful, sensitive, or emotionally charged situations associated with a public safety setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver in an office environment.
• Infrequently required to lift/move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged visual exposure to a computer monitor.
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and various office equipment.
• Ability to give, receive, and understand written and oral communication.

Pay

$27.72 – $32.42 per hour (2026 Pay Plan).

Schedule

10 hours per week.

Posted: September 2026.