Police Clerk & Typist (Licensing Unit)

Boston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston is seeking a Police Clerk & Typist assigned to the Licensing Unit to support municipal licensing operations. Responsibilities include typing reports, answering inquiries, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of paid office experience, proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Boston residency is required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in office work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

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

Excellent communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Judgment

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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

• 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

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

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

Hours per week: 35