Administrative Assistant - G115 - Assistant, Chief of Police

Salary : $16.88 Hourly

Location : Columbus, GA

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 2025-00000425

Department : Police Department

Division : Chief of Police

Opening Date : 12 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the Assistant Chief of Police and the department as a whole.

• Compiles and formats correspondence and prepares reports and other materials for the Assistant Chief of Police.
• Maintains appointment calendar for Assistant Chief of Police.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public; provide information regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides secretarial and clerical assistance in circumstances involving confidential administrative matters.
• Compiles data and research as requested.
• Maintains confidential files for the department.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes office mail.
• Maintains time book and enters work hours in the payroll system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following :

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

02

How many years of clerical and / or administrative experience do you have?

03

What computer software programs are you proficient in using?

04

Do you have any work experience transcribing dictation?

05

Please list and explain any on-the-job or formal customer service training you have?

Required Question