Police Office Clerk I - Purchasing - City of Florissant : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionHourly rate: $19.69Full benefits package includes: MO Lagers Pension, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, EAP and various voluntary benefit plansGeneral Purpose of PositionPerforms routine clerical, and administrative work.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms tasks necessary for specific position assignment of the Police Department

• Performs duties pertaining to Receptionist
• Receives the public and answers questions; responds to inquiries from employees, citizens and others and refers, when necessary to appropriate person
• Typing and filing

Performs duties pertaining to Records Clerk

• Performs daily computer data entry and retrieval duties
• Obtains information for Department personnel, authorized outside agencies and private citizens
• Reproduces copies of reports and other materials as directed or required
• Receives the public and answers questions; responds to inquires from employees, citizens and others and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.
• Performs duties pertaining to Purchasing
• Prepares all department requisitions for payment and/or purchase orders
• Keeps detailed bookkeeping ledger and records on all accounts payable and receivables
• Responsible for ordering uniforms for commissioned officers, dispatchers, and other authorized personnel
• Maintains records on detective clothing allowance
• Prepares vehicle accident insurance forms, reviews estimate for repair and makes appointments for repair and coordinates with appropriate insurance companies.
• Monitors expenditures according to monthly budget projections and report discrepancies.
• Maintains all purchasing, inventory and vehicle files
• Prepares specifications and solicits bids for all purchases in accordance with city and department policy

Performs other duties as directed RequirementsEducation and ExperienceThe person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent with specialized course work in office practices such as typing, bookkeeping, and filing preferred. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations is vital for this position.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/VeteranSalary Description $19.69