Police Desk Clerk

REF #:  2024043

Department: Police Department

Application: Public Safety Application

Salary: $14.33 Hourly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, secretarial, and administrative work.  Assists in the administration and interpretation of the standard operating policies and procedures of the Police Department, provides administrative support to the police command staff, and takes police incident reports.  All clerks must be able to determine whether or not an official police incident report is appropriate in any given situation, and if so, must gather information necessary for completion of the report.  Assists officers with the booking process including but not limited to the completion of warrants and affidavits, making sure all necessary paperwork is correctly filled out and contains the correct court date to ensure that a proper court docket can be set, and taking full responsibility for all prisoner property.  Serves as Deputy Clerk, witnessing affiants swear to affidavits.  Serves as cashier; Provides copies of public records.

Education and Experience:

Graduate from a high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing and filing; Ability to perform cashier duties accurately.  Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.