Police Clerk & Typist (Licensing Unit)

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston seeks a Police Clerk & Typist to support the Licensing Unit. The role involves typing reports and letters, handling data entry, and assisting the public by phone or in person. Strong attention to detail and solid organizational skills are essential.

Applicants should have at least two years of office experience and be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. The job requires 35 hours per week with a residency requirement in Boston.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid professional office experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Typing reports, letters, memorandums, and other correspondence; data entry.
• Answering telephone inquiries; giving information to the public over the phone and in person.
• Maintaining files and records; addressing and mailing correspondence.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Judgment & discretion

Data entry & typing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, the Police Clerk & Typist will be assigned to the Licensing Unit.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Typing reports, letters, memorandums, and other correspondence; data entry.
• Answering telephone inquiries; giving information to the public over the phone and in person.
• Maintaining files and records; addressing and mailing correspondence.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in office work.
• It is strongly preferred that all applicants have proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Criminal Record Check Required

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED

Terms

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-10

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.