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Answer questions & provide Information to the other departments, residents & visitors on a variety of issues. Responsible for collecting, collating, editing materials, & production of the Annual Town Report from police department, follow-up on proofs, & edit prior to authorizing final printing. Prepare correspondence for the department head. Perform routine clerical work e.g. answer phone, correspondence, questions etc. Assist in maintaining the technical functions of the office; including coordination of repair services & assisting employees with the use of office equipment. Assist in overall department administration including personnel related matters, financial administration of the department which includes weekly payroll, verify the accounts of various agencies & departments which request police officers for police details, & management of office equipment. Maintain confidential files of personnel, internal & external investigations, medical records, & firearms identifications cards & licenses. Conducts initial background checks via electronic fingerprinting, prepare material & permits for approval by Chief of Police liquor license applications, public vendors & solicitors Education & Experience A candidate for this position should have an Associate\'s Degree in Business Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field, & three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a professional office setting; supervisory experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Ability to secure CJIS Certification is required Knowledge, Ability, & Skill A candidate for this position should have: Knowledge of Town By-law, regulations, policies, programs & operations & police rules & regulations; Strong knowledge of office management, procurement, & financial policies & procedures; Strong knowledge of the geographic layout of the Town; The ability to work independently, multitask, & supervise others; Use tact & diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, town officials & the public; Maintain harmonious working relationships; Efficiently operate computers & other office equipment; Take & transcribe accurate minutes of meetings; & Have strong organization, communication, & customer service skills. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in a quiet to moderately noisy office setting. The employee is required to stand, walk, or reach with hands & arms up to 25% of the time; & to sit, talk or listen/hear & use hands more than 75% of the time. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. The employee has normal vision requirements that would allow the employee to operate a personal computer.