Administrative Assistant – Patrol/Investigations (FT)

Join the Parker Police Department – Make a Real Impact on Your Community!!

Are you passionate about serving your community and contributing to positive change? The Parker Police Department is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. As a vital part of our department, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Our mission is simple: to maintain a welcoming, hometown atmosphere where teamwork, creativity, and individual initiative thrive. We believe that leadership can emerge at every level, and we value the contributions of each team member. By working together, we strive to find solutions that improve our community and enhance public safety.

Whether you're looking to grow your career for the next few years or seeking long-term opportunities, the Parker Police Department offers a path to professional development. We provide continuous training and support to help you strengthen your skills and advance within the department.

In addition to career growth, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on work-life balance and well-being
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunities for career training and development

At the Parker Police Department, we take pride in fostering a positive, supportive work culture. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family and help us continue to make a positive impact on the community. Apply today and be part of a team that values service, leadership, and growth.

• 3/11/25 - 3/26/25– Accepting Applications and Typing Tests
• 4/1/25 – Spark (Video) Interview Deadline
• 04/7/25 - Oral Boards (Please hold in your calendar)
• 4/8/25 – Backgrounds begin (Takes approximately 4 weeks to complete)
• Tentative hire date: 5/10/25 or 5/24/25 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time. 

• Monitors the schedules of maintenance and repairs, administers contracts and processes requests for service on departmental equipment. 
• Assists in the on-boarding of new employees and separation of employees to include the issuance of access cards, uniforms, locker assignments, mailboxes, and keys.
• Serves as the purchasing coordinator for police equipment, uniforms, and departmental supplies as well as maintain proper inventories.
• Manages and reconciles the department’s purchasing cards. 
• Composes, types, and edit a variety of reports, correspondence and other materials requiring judgment as to content, format, accuracy, completeness and confidentiality.
• Manages the Department’s Ride-Along program.  
• Assists Investigations staff and E-Discovery Tech with any administrative tasks and projects and will serve as backup as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered. 

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three (3) years of increasingly responsible related administrative or clerical experience. Prefer related municipal environment, especially in a law enforcement agency. 

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle operated.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of electronic data processing.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment and computers.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.  
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.  
• Ability to work effectively and exercise discretion in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to solve problems and set procedures and guidelines. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to type 30 wpm accurately.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including but not limited to: criminal history search, credit check and polygraph examination

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. 

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of general office equipment and an automobile. 

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasionally reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires minimal physical activity with moderate lifting, up to twenty (20) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.   

Environment

Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment.  The noise level is usually quiet to moderate, with occasionally high levels and vibrations.   The employee occasionally encounters odors or dusts. The employee is occasionally required to work outside or drive in various temperatures and conditions. 

Salary : $23 - $32