What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Natick Police Department (POSITION REPOSTED) position at Town of Natick?
Administrative Assistant (Clerical Union)
Police Department
(POSITION REPOSTED)
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support, including but not limited to responding promptly to all public records requests in accordance with the Massachusetts Public Records Law. This position also supports the department's day-to-day administrative functions and requires close collaboration with staff to ensure all requested information is accurately and thoroughly obtained.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing correspondence, reports, forms, and other written materials from oral and written instructions
- Answering inquiries, providing information to callers, or referring them to the appropriate person or agency
- Preparing materials and processing court documents
- Performing routine accounting duties such as preparing bills for payment, compiling department payroll and timesheets, and preparing deposits
- Managing document-related tasks such as faxing, photocopying, sorting, filing, and maintaining organized office files
- Responding to public records requests, complaints, and inquiries from citizens in person or referring them as appropriate
- Receiving payments for the department and performing other customer service-related duties
- Conducting research and compiling data for departmental reports
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in business or a related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in a detail-oriented administrative environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Working knowledge of municipal or town departmental operations is highly desirable
- Prior experience using the MUNIS system is strongly preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to pass an in-depth criminal background check
Benefits/Position Logistics
- Full-time (37.5-hours/week) union position
- Occasional evening meetings may be required
- Pay range is from $27.0571-$32.5264 per hour, with step increases outlined in the union agreement
- Full health benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit one combined pdf document that includes a cover letter and resume with a file name (last name, job title applying, Natick) to hr@natickma.org or to the Director of Human Resources, Town of Natick, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760.
EOE
Pay: $27.05 - $32.52 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $33