Public Safety Clerk

Town of Steilacoom; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Wellness programs

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

The Town of Steilacoom is seeking a Public Safety Clerk to support the Public Safety Department with clerical and reception duties. This part-time role serves as the first point of contact for the public and handles routine records with discretion.

The position offers 10 hours per week, with pay between $27.72 and $32.42 per hour as part of the 2026 Pay Plan, starting in September 2026, and provides associated benefits such as EAP and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of administrative office experience required.
• Ability to use a PC and common office software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling department information.
• Must maintain ACCESS security clearance to permit unescorted access to CJI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial contact for the public and direct inquiries.
• Perform routine clerical and receptionist duties.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Handle routine department records and information according to procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to Public Safety staff.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Public Safety Clerk

$27.72 $32.42/hourly (2026 Pay Plan)

10 hours per week

September , 2026

Basic Purpose

Performs routine clerical and receptionist duties in support of the Steilacoom Department of Public Safety. Serves as an initial point of contact for members of the public, answers and directs telephone calls and inquiries, and provides general administrative support to Steilacoom Public Safety staff. Handles routine department records and information in accordance with established procedures and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of administrative office experience.
• Ability to use a personal computer and common office software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when handling department information.
• Must maintain sufficient ACCESS security clearance to permit unescorted availability to criminal justice information (CJI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Safety environment experience.
• Experience with records filing or document management.

Benefits

This is a part-time position offering associated benefits including Employee Assistance and Wellness programs and one hour of sick leave accrual for every forty hours worked.

Working Conditions

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office and public-facing reception environment within a police station. The position involves frequent interaction with members of the public, telephone communication, and prolonged periods of computer and desk work. The work environment may involve stressful, sensitive, or emotionally charged situations associated with a public safety setting.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to maneuver in an office environment. The employee is infrequently required to lift/move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The incumbent experiences prolonged visual exposure to a computer monitor. This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and a variety of office equipment. The employee must be able to give/receive/understand written/oral communication.

The Town of Steilacoom is an equal opportunity employer.