Night Shift Police Administrative Clerk

City of New Hope; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Hope Police Station is seeking an intermediate administrative support staff member to handle clerical duties, serve as the main contact for the public, and assist with department policies and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with prior office experience, strong data entry, and excellent customer service skills. CPR/First Aid certification and CJIS Basic Operator Course are preferred, with consideration for a night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of spelling and punctuation used in written business communications.
• General knowledge of standard office equipment (PCs, fax, copiers).
• General knowledge of standard software applications.
• General knowledge of filing procedures.
• Ability to type accurately using a variety of formats.
• Ability to work independently and handle public interactions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Types letters, reports, memorandums and other correspondence from drafts.
• Answers phones, provides customer assistance and routes information to city personnel.
• Provides accurate information to the public by researching data from files or computer programs.
• Enters data into computer programs.
• Complies with data privacy laws per state statutes and city policies.
• Monitors alarms and weather alerts.
• Assists with booking of arrested subjects and prisoner searches as needed.

Skills

Office practices

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Filing procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of New Hope Police Station is seeking an intermediate administrative support staff member to handle clerical duties, serve as the main contact for the public, and assist with department policies and procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with prior office experience, strong data entry, and excellent customer service skills. CPR/First Aid certification and CJIS Basic Operator Course are preferred, with consideration for a night shift schedule.