Police Department Executive Assistant

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a detail-oriented administrative assistant to support the Assistant Chief of Police and the department. You will format correspondence, prepare reports, and manage calendars, responding to public inquiries and handling confidential matters with discretion.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work across departments. Typical duties include mail handling, data maintenance, and routine asset paperwork within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred; basic education aligned with clerical work.
• Experience in general office procedures and records management is desirable.
• Familiarity with federal/state statutes, local ordinances, and department policies.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Reader is expected.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and formats correspondence and prepares reports for the Assistant Chief of Police or others.
• Maintains appointment calendar for the Assistant Chief of Police or other designated members.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and provides information on policies and procedures.
• Provides secretarial and clerical support for confidential administrative matters.
• Compiles data and research as requested and maintains confidential files.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes office mail; tracks time and payroll entries.
• Maintains data in databases and auditing sheets; distributes lineups as needed.
• Initiates Asset Forfeiture paperwork upon request; performs other related duties.

Skills

Office procedures

Policy knowledge

Record keeping

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship/internship experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Reader

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a detail-oriented administrative assistant to support the Assistant Chief of Police and the department. You will format correspondence, prepare reports, and manage calendars, responding to public inquiries and handling confidential matters with discretion.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work across departments. Typical duties include mail handling, data maintenance, and routine asset paperwork within