Police Services Representative 2026

City of Marietta, GA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marietta, GA is seeking an entry-level Police Services Clerk reporting to the Supervisor of Police Services. Responsibilities include processing reports, handling the front desk, teletypes, and assisting with payroll. Requires a high school diploma or GED and GCIC familiarity. Notary status is preferred; background and polygraph checks are required.

Position opens to all shifts due to 24-hour department operations. Salary ranges from $17.88 to $20.39 per hour with benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years in a clerical office position, preferably in a police environment.
• Knowledge of Police department practices, policies and procedures, and administrative functions.
• 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.

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 switching, dealing with citizens, bonding people out of jail, and processing tow-ins.
• Assist general 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.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Switchboard / phone handling

Public interaction

Notary Public

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

GCIC/NCIC knowledge

Job description

Rate of Pay: $17.88 - $20.39
Status: Open Until Filled
This is an entry-level position that reports directly to the Supervisor of Police Services.

• Processes reports by sorting and checking for missing reports, entering on computer, filing and making copies.
• Teletypes police messages to and from other agencies.
• Performs duties at the front desk including working the switchboard, dealing with citizens, bonding people out of jail, and processing tow-ins.
• Assists general public in obtaining reports and information, and collects money for reports.
• Operates microfilm reader/printer.
• Assists administrative personnel in clerical duties by answering phones.
• Assists with weekly payroll as needed.
• Answers phones and takes messages for officers.
• Verifies all information stored on GCIC by monitoring validation reports from GCIC, completes form letters on each entry, and writes supplementals to upgrade information.
• Verifies all GCIC/NCIC entries.
• Runs suspended/revoked licenses taken by officers through GCIC for status, completes forms and makes copies of reports and licenses, mails original to state and files copies.
• Runs criminal history checks.
• Monitors closed circuit TV system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED is required at a minimum. Associate degree in business, office technology, or a related area from an accredited college is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a clerical office position, preferably in a police environment.
• Knowledge of Police department practices, policies and procedures, and administrative functions.
• Knowledge of police radio codes and signals.
• Ability to operate personal computer and MS Office Suite software including Word, Excel, Outlook and other applications as needed.
• Ability to pass Georgia Crime Information Center 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 (required because department open 24-hours per day).
• Required to be a Notary Public
• Required to sign an Awareness Statement, which states that the employee can be fined or face criminal prosecution if incorrect information is released.

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.