Public Safety Clerk

Tacoma News, Inc.; Steilacoom (WA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programs

Wellness programs

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

The Town of Steilacoom is hiring a Public Safety Clerk to perform routine clerical and receptionist duties in the Steilacoom Department of Public Safety. You will be the first point of contact for the public, answer calls, direct inquiries, and support staff with general administrative tasks.

The role is part-time, with a 10-hour workweek, offering benefits such as employee assistance programs and sick leave accrual. Candidates should be prepared for office-based work within a police facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of administrative office experience.
• Proficient with a PC and common office software.
• Effective, courteous communication with public and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgment with department information.
• Must maintain ACCESS security clearance for unescorted access to CJI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial point of contact for the public and callers.
• Provide reception and routine clerical support for Steilacoom Public Safety.
• Maintain department records per procedures and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Computer skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

CJI clearance

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft 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.