Administrative Clerk
Description
Overview
This position is responsible for providing clerical and customer service support for assigned Police Department operations
- Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel; takes messages and makes appointments.
- Work 12 hour shifts. Night shift: 6pm-6am.
- Will work holidays and weekends if scheduled
- Receives and processes fines and other payments; balances cash drawer.
- Processes traffic citations.
- Prepares and files dockets.
- Prepares prisoner logs.
- Verifies and clears warrants.
- Maintains office supplies and reorders as needed.
- Drafts, composes and types memoranda, letters and other correspondence.
- Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
- Enters and receives data from computerized databases.
- Maintains departmental files and records.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of city records management principles.
- Knowledge of customer service principles.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the provision of customer services.
- Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
- Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Applications
Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
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The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.