Police Services Clerk – Front Desk & Records

City of Marietta, GA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marietta, GA is seeking an entry‑level Clerical Police Services Assistant reporting to the Supervisor of Police Services. Responsibilities include processing reports, handling front-desk duties, and verifying GCIC entries.

The role requires basic computer skills, MS Office, and the ability to pass GCIC certification and a background check. Training and 24‑hour shift coverage are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in business/office tech preferred.
• Minimum two years of clerical office experience, preferably in a police environment.
• Knowledge of Police department practices, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of police radio codes and signals.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to pass GCIC certification test.
• Ability to pass a background investigation including criminal and credit history and a polygraph test.
• Ability to operate a switchboard, police radio, typewriter, fax and other office machines.
• Ability to use maps, Atlas and other reference materials.
• Ability to interact with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work any shift (department open 24-hours).
• Required to be a Notary Public.
• Required to sign an Awareness Statement.

Responsibilities

• Process reports by sorting and checking for missing reports, entering on computer, filing and making copies.
• Teletypes police messages to and from other agencies.
• Perform duties at the front desk including switchboard, dealing with citizens, bonding people out of jail, and processing tow-ins.
• Assist public in obtaining reports and information, and collect money for reports.
• Operate microfilm reader/printer.
• Assist administrative personnel in clerical duties by answering phones.
• Assist with weekly payroll as needed.
• Answer phones and take messages for officers.
• Verify GCIC/NCIC entries and monitor validation reports from GCIC.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Notary Public

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in business/office technology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

GCIC certification

Job description

City of Marietta, GA is seeking an entry‑level Clerical Police Services Assistant reporting to the Supervisor of Police Services. Responsibilities include processing reports, handling front-desk duties, and verifying GCIC entries.

The role requires basic computer skills, MS Office, and the ability to pass GCIC certification and a background check. Training and 24‑hour shift coverage are provided.