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Municipality of Anchorage POLICE CLERK (Police Clerk/Sr Police Clerk) - Range 14 / APD in Anchorage, Alaska
POLICE CLERK (Police Clerk/Sr Police Clerk) - Range 14 / APD
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POLICE CLERK (Police Clerk/Sr Police Clerk) - Range 14 / APD
Salary
$24.46 - $34.44 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2024-00339
Department
Anchorage Police Department
Division
Records
Opening Date
05/06/2024
Closing Date
5/20/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
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Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current contract between the Municipality of Anchorage and the APDEA.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department (APD)
HOURS OF WORK: Various 4/10 shifts, various days off.
LOCATION: 4501 Elmore Road and 716 West 4th Avenue
Example of Duties
Under general direction, the Senior Police Clerk is responsible for extensive contact with the public, both in person and over the phone. Maintain working knowledge of community, municipal, and internal resources, and route citizens appropriately. Take reports of crime over the phone and compose formal department police reports. Type and compose routine correspondence, various reports, letters, memorandum. Extensive data entry. Research and enter data from police reports and citations into various computer systems, including but not limited to Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Records Management System (RMS). Coordinate with internal personnel and external agencies under time constraints to process arrests and charging documents. Perform cashiering functions and process all traffic citations. Process monetary entries for receipt of all monies for various types of permits, fees, reports. Provide court testimony as required. Perform other related duties as assigned.
All Police Clerks with five (5) years position seniority as Police Clerk shall be re-classed to a Senior Police Clerk.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of clerical office experience.
All applicants must possess and/or obtain:
Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.
Satisfactory national criminal background investigation (13 AAC 85.010, and 13 AAC 85.210) and financial review at time of hire.
Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire.
Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations, and use of controlled substances.
Typing test at a net speed of 35 WPM at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Preferences:
Experience in greeting the public, receiving complaints, answering questions, responding to calls and/or transferring calls.
Experience in handling cash and keeping a cash journal for receipts of transaction.
Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to Anchorage Police Department (APD) employees. APD employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-APD applicants.
Successful applicants will be invited to test. Testing will include satisfactory passing of: Nelson/Denny Comprehension Exam and 60% passing score for the Oral Board.
Passing results of the Nelson/Denny Reading Comprehension exam are valid for one (1) year from the date of the tests. The test scores/results may be used when applying for other positions within APD. Current APD employees are exempt from the Nelson/Denny Reading Comprehension exam.
If selected for hire, appointment to this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory passing an extensive background and financial check, and a drug screen.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) security clearance and access, and also FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) security clearance and access within thirty (30) days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and accesses within thirty (30) days of hire, he/she will be terminated.
All required licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process: Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627 .
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571 .
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) up to 4% employer match
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employer Paid Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
11 Paid Holidays
Education Incentives:
Paid Tuition and Books
4% Pay Raise for Associate's Degree
8% Pay Raise for Bachelor's Degree
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
Yes
No
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Are you a current Municipal employee working within the Anchorage Police Department?
Yes, I am a current APD employee.
No, I am not.
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Do you have High school diploma, GED, or equivalent?
Yes, I do have High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
No, I do not have High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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Do you have two (2) years of clerical office experience?
Yes, I have two (2) years of clerical office experience.
No, I do not two (2) years of clerical office experience..
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Are you able to Type at a net speed of 35 WPM?
Yes, I am able to Type at a net speed of 35 WPM.
No, I am not o Type at a net speed of 35 WPM..
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Do you possess a Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record?
Yes, I possess a Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
No, I don't a Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
Required Question
Agency
Municipality of Anchorage
Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone
(907) 343-4442
Website
http://www.muni.org/jol
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