Public Safety Administrative Support Specialist

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbus Police Department is seeking a clerical support specialist to perform a range of administrative duties in a designated city office. The role includes document preparation, mail handling, scheduling, and basic budget support to assist department operations.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with standard office software, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic budgetary and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing, and records management techniques.
• Knowledge of work-related computer applications.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in proofreading documents.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Formats and types letters, memos, forms, reports, and fliers.
• Receives, logs, and records documents.
• Answers the telephone; responds to inquiries and requests; provides information about policies, guidelines, procedures, and the status of department activities; forwards calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Logs, tracks, and maintains records and files; maintains time and attendance records.
• Receives, processes, and distributes department mail.
• Schedules and arranges appointments and reservations for meetings, court dates, travel, and facility usage.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Compiles information and prepares narrative and statistical reports.
• Maintains files on citizen complaints
• Prepares personnel forms for in-coming and out-going employees.
• Reviews, checks, and processes requisitions and documents.
• Orders supplies and equipment for the office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Office procedures

Budget basics

Records management

Computer skills

Prioritization

Proofreading

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Columbus Police Department is seeking a clerical support specialist to perform a range of administrative duties in a designated city office. The role includes document preparation, mail handling, scheduling, and basic budget support to assist department operations.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with standard office software, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a public sector environment.