Temp Part Time Receptionist

Provides customer service at the Police Department Lobby, to include greeting guests, answering phones, providing directions, contacting appropriate personnel to assist citizens, cash handling, and miscellaneous administrative tasks.

• Attends mandatory training and/or meetings.
• Answers telephone; routes calls to appropriate person; places calls; greets visitors and responds to inquiries; gives and relays information as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Receives cash, check or charge payments as required.
• Provides excellent oral and written customer service by responding to guest questions and needs.
• Operates office equipment, including copiers, facsimile machines, and computers; inputs and retrieves data and text.
• Organizes, scans files and records as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

6 months of phone center, customer service or administrative office experience required.

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to count money and make change correctly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, and sometimes irate individuals and to handle calmly and efficiently situations ranging from routine to emergency.
• Knowledge of general geography, workings of police department and local government to be able to provide directions or assistance in answering various questions.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Laserfiche, e-mail and the internet.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues in a responsible manner.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

• Must submit to and pass a police background check
• Must complete CJIS training and certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.