Police Clerk Typist

City of Newport Rhode Island Career Opportunit y Position Title POLICE CLERK TYPIST Posting Date Friday August 7 2026 Closing Date Monday August 24 2026 Department Newport Police Department Brief Job Description essential functions of the job • Performs data entry assignments for department and answers all non -emergency phone calls to provide routine information refers emergency phone calls to appropriate staff. • Greets public and takes information for completion of a variety of reports e.g. a ccident missing juvenile larceny lost property. • Refers internal and external customers to appropriate City departments divisions andor other agencies. • Processes motor vehicle citations to transmit to courts. • Locates and prints out various reports on request and processes payments when required. • Processes alarm permits. • Perform local background checks BCI when requested. • Receives and distributes mail for the City Hall and the Police Department. • Conducts independent research for supervisor as dire cted. Minimum Entrance Qualifications • High School graduate with a minimum of one 1 year related work experience or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. • Knowledge of office procedures and machines working knowledge of police department operationsservices and city government is desired but not required. • Ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and appropriately ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively ability to deal appropriately with City employees officials and disgruntled members of the public. • Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. • Ability t o operate a computer including the entry of data in a detailed and accurate manner. • Ability to maintain confidential information and to maintain manage and organize records. • Proficient clerical and organizational skills proficient data processing skill in the use of personal computers and office software including word processing and spreadsheets. Special Factors • Work schedule is four 4 consecutive days on and two 2 consecutive days off. • Must be able to work evenings and holidays. • Must obtain RILETS certification after appointment. Pay and Hours Per Week AFSCME Pay Grade U 1 Minimum Hrly Salary 20.95 Maximum Hrly Salary 24.46 Hours per week 40 FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE OFFERED 7123 Rates Submit the completed application to Director of Human Resources Department of Human Resources City Hall - 43 Broadway Newport Rhode Island 02840 hrnewportri.gov An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED DURING THE POSTING PERIOD INDICATED OR AS THE NEED EXISTS FOR THE POSITION CURRENTLY VACANT. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AND ALSO ON THE CITYS WEBSITE . THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS THAT ARE RECEIVED UNSIGNED INCOMPLETE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OR POST -MARKED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. www.cityofnewport.co mjobs Tel 401 845 -5444 Fax 401 845 -9364 401 425 -0021