Job Title: Clerk 1- Police Department

Salary range: $25/hour

Department: Police

Hours: Part-Time

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION: The Borough of Waldwick is currently seeking a Clerk 1 in the Police Department. The mission of the Waldwick Police Department is to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence of crime and fear associated with crime, and to enhance public safety while working with a diverse community to improve their quality of life.  The Clerk 1 will perform routine clerical work and assist the public at the counter and over the phone; does other related duties as required.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintenance of all police records in accordance with the NJ State records retention policy
• Assist residents in obtaining their police reports, accident reports etc.
• Prepare discovery for the municipal prosecutor
• Prepare daily deposits
• Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail
• Provides general, routine information in person and over the telephone; refers complicated or nonroutine inquiries to appropriate staff
• Perform data entry and/or retrieve information on a computer
• May assist in requisitioning, storing, and distributing office supplies
• Other duties may be required

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Bilingual in Spanish and English

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work independently and as a team member in a busy office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook efficiently
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Knowledge of office routines, equipment, and practices 
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations
• Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames
• Ability to work effectively with associates, superior officials, and members of the public 
• Ability to sort, index, file, and pull varied types of materials using an established filing system
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on office machines and other equipment

APPLY: Interested candidates can review a complete job listing and obtain a Waldwick employment application at https://www.waldwicknj.gov/jobs. A cover letter, resume and employment application can be sent to Steven Neale, Borough Administrator via email at sneale@waldwicknj.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on the closing date listed above. The Borough reserves the right to make a job offer prior to closing date.

Waldwick is a Civil Service municipality. All applicants must qualify for the applicable Civil Service title. The Civil Service title for this position will be Clerk 1. This title is classified as non-competitive. Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a 3-month working test period. See full Civil Service Job Description.