ACCOUNTING CLERK 1- POLICE DEPT.

 

            The City of Morgantown is announcing an opening for the position of full-time Accounting Clerk 1 with the Police Dept. $12.17/hr. 

The Accounting Clerk 1 work under the supervision of the Police Dept. Records Supervisor, or any other designated supervisor.  Employee performs secretarial, receptionist, and clerk type duties for the Police Dept.; works to enter and maintain electronic and hard copy files and records; codes, reviews, and verifies data entry, records, reports, etc.; prints, photo copies, and distributes reports, statistics, correspondence, etc. for interdepartmental use, the public, and State agencies, files and types letters and various correspondence; serves as telephone receptionist and responds to public inquiries, complaints, etc.; receives incoming telephone calls for non-emergency assistance; accurately and concisely obtains callers name, telephone number, and nature of call; records incident/request information, determines priority of incoming requests, and transfers calls to our MECCA 911 center when necessary.  Receives non-emergency requests concerning parking complaints; monitors teletype system for incoming messages and relays to appropriate destination; monitors and maintains building security; receives and receipts payments for bail bonds, fines, and traffic fines, etc.; maintains, updates, and retrieves electronic filing system and records; maintains list of all vehicles towed by the City as well as a list of all vehicles towed from private property; receives and records minor police reports; enters and maintains electronic data base of Police Dept. incident reports; maintains dispatch center audio logging system; monitors radio, closed circuit monitors, etc. maintains confidentiality of all information and performs duties in compliance with departmental orders, directives, and policies.  Due to the nature of services provided by a law enforcement agency, employees may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

 

 

                                                                        QUALIFICATIONS

 

1.                   Requires a high school diploma or equivalent in order to perform daily activities

2.                   Requires one year of experience (or equivalent training and experience) in secretarial skills providing the ability to type and use computer software packages, and operate ordinary office machinery.

3.                   Requires the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing.

4.                   Requires the ability to handle distraught and/or dissatisfied individuals, both in person and on the telephone.

5.                   Requires operational knowledge of various types of equipment used in police, fire, and other emergency dispatching services.

6.                   Requires submitting to and satisfactorily explaining any questions arising from a full background examination of personal and work related activities.

7.                   Requires knowledge of basic computer skills to include Records Management System and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).

8.                   Requires basic typing skills.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

1.                   High School education plus office training or college education.

2.                   Education or training in legal terminology/State Law.

3.                   Previous experience in dealing with the public as a public relations liaison.

4.                   Proficiency in computer operations as well as proficiency in typing skills.

 

Individuals interested in this position should submit a resume to the City of Morgantown, 389 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505 HR Dept. by May 9th.  EOE