Administrative Assistant - Savannah Impact Program - Savannah Police Department

Administrative Assistant - Savannah Impact Program - Savannah Police Department

Salary

$41,781.00 Annually

Location

2005 Waters Avenue Suite 700, Savannah Georgia 31405, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603352

Department

Savannah Police Department

Division

Savannah Impact

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

Are you ready to walk through the door of opportunity? This is your season and opportunity to embrace a new beginning!

If you are seeking a rewarding career, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you!

The Savannah Police Department Savannah Impact Program (SIP) is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The Savannah Impact Program seeks to protect the public from those probationers and parolees who willfully violate terms of theirprobation and who commit crimes while on community supervision.

Our team of Police Officers, Police Corporals, PoliceSergeant, Police Lieutenant and Program Coordinator, works collaboratively to maintain a professional court environmentand manage the daily operations of the Savannah Impact Program. As we continue to grow our small team of 10, theSavannah Impact Program team is seeking a skilled Administrative Assistant who is ready to assist with the day-to-dayadministrative of the Savannah Impact Program.

Are you up for the challenge to join our amazing team? As the new Administrative Assistant at SIP you will perform a variety of intermediate to complex administrative and clerical functions in support of the department. Some duties and projectsmay be of a highly confidential or sensitive nature and is based upon the department assigned.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/childsupplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan( 457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 11 paid holidays!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs word processing duties for preparation of memoranda, letters, departmental procedures, agendas, resolutions, ordinances, and other documents.
• Processes invoices for payment and is responsible for departmental purchasing records and related documents.
• Prepares and gathers budget information for data entry and reports.
• Maintains records of expenditures and reconciles accounts.
• Performs research on policy, rules and regulations, and historical data.
• Maintains the departmental calendars.
• Enters departmental payroll and prepares personnel forms for worker's compensation, accident reports, insurance, risk management, and any other necessary related forms or payroll functions.
• Maintains comprehensive confidential, sensitive personnel records; assists in preparing Personnel Action forms for discipline, including demotion, termination of employees working with HR Analyst.
• Prepares and coordinates travel arrangements for conferences and training in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from the public in person and by telephone.
• Answers telephones; provides information and assistance, takes messages or forwards to appropriate personnel; greets and assists visitors.
• Responds to service requests via the telephone or the 311 system.
• Receives, counts, verifies, transports and deposit funds collected.
• Inventories and orders supplies as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires Associate or Technical Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field supplemented by one year of administrative, clerical, or customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Work Location: 2005 Waters Ave, Suite 500 Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verificationof education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting.

Knowledge of municipal auditing principles and practices.

Knowledge of city budgetary and purchasing policies.

Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

Knowledge of office equipment.

Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.

Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

Skill in the use of office equipment and in the training of others in its use.

Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Associate or Technical Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field supplemented by one year of administrative, clerical, or customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Supplemental Question 1 This position requires handling sensitive personnel, payroll, and law enforcement-related information. Describe a time when you were entrusted with confidential information. What steps did you take to protect that information, and why is confidentiality important in an administrative support role

04

Supplemental Question 2 This position requires balancing multiple responsibilities, including payroll, purchasing, calendars, public inquiries, travel arrangements, and maintaining records. Describe a time when you had several competing priorities with conflicting deadlines. How did you organize your work, communicate with others, and ensure everything was completed accurately and on time?

05

Supplemental Question 3 The Administrative Assistant serves as one of the first points of contact for the public, partner agencies, and internal staff. Tell us about a time when you had to assist an upset customer, employee, or member of the public. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov