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Head Clerk & Secretary

Req ID
2023-25920
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Family Justice Center
Salary Min
44,005.04
Salary Max
61,381.34
Union
SU4
Openings
1
Posting End Date
5/9/2024
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment. Under general supervision, the Head Clerk & Secretary will perform clerical and administrative work of moderate difficulty in the Family Justice Center.

Responsibilities:

  • Performing all administrative functions related to the efficient operation of the office.
  • Assigning cases to detectives citywide; preparing agendas for meetings, directives and confidential reports; typing correspondence; scheduling.
  • Processing travel expenditures; handling payroll;  telephone duties; data entry; maintaining files; and related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have a minimum of four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid administrative support experience in an office environment. 
  • A minimum of 35 words per minute is required.  Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. 
  • Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access are strongly preferred.
  • It is strongly preferred that applicants have experience handling highly confidential information in an office setting.


A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK WILL BE CONDUCTED ON ALL APPLICANTS.
A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-13
Hours Per Week: 35

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation.  For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

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