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Head Clerk and Secretary (Operations)

Req ID
2025-28991
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BPD Police Headquarters
Salary Min
46,542.83
Salary Max
64,621.14
Union
SU4
Openings
1
Posting End Date
5/5/2025
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment. 

 

Under general direction, the Head Clerk & Secretary will assist with the daily administrative operation of the Operations Division.  

Responsibilities:

  • Clerical duties including typing, data entry, phone answering, filing, and scheduling.
  • Preparing daily batting orders for sworn and civilian employees.
  • Ordering supplies and maintaining adequate stock.
  • Fielding and compiling complaints from the public regarding 911.
  • Maintaining employee database.
  • Scheduling tours of Operations.
  • Performing related work as required.  

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative support experience in an office environment. 
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite is strongly preferred. 
  • Excellent oral and written communications and organizational skills. 

 

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms: 

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU / RL-13

Hours per week:   35

 

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