Front Desk Specialist – Non-Emergency Police Reports

City of Bradenton; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Bradenton seeks a Part-Time Front Desk Officer/Specialist for the Police Department to provide professional, courteous service and handle non-emergency reports from the public. Work includes taking reports in person or by phone, using the CAD system, and interacting with residents and visitors at the front desk.

Preferred candidates have prior law enforcement exposure, a high school diploma or GED (60 college credits in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science optional), and strong

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a law enforcement organization or related field.
• Must have United States citizenship or permanent resident status (green card).
• High school diploma or GED required; college credits in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer non-emergency calls and gather essential information quickly and courteously.
• Prepare and write police reports for non-emergency incidents.
• Enter non-emergency reports into CAD and maintain logs and records.
• Assist detectives with investigations as needed and support sworn personnel.
• Operate front desk equipment and software; serve as liaison with the public.

Skills

CAD operation

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records Management Systems

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Report Writing

Job description

The City of Bradenton seeks a Part-Time Front Desk Officer/Specialist for the Police Department to provide professional, courteous service and handle non-emergency reports from the public. Work includes taking reports in person or by phone, using the CAD system, and interacting with residents and visitors at the front desk.

Preferred candidates have prior law enforcement exposure, a high school diploma or GED (60 college credits in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science optional), and strong