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Administrative Clerk-Police

Louisville Metro Government
Louisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
💰 $34,540/yr

About the role

Posting number: 033750-26-4

Department: Louisville Metro Police Dept.

Job classification: Administrative Clerk-Police

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Public Safety

Summary

The purpose of this position is to greet and communicate with the public and performs clerical duties.
This class works under general supervision.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

  • Greets the public and directs them to office locations for service or assistance, and answers telephone, takes messages and routes calls.

  • Operates office equipment.

  • Tracks equipment, supplies and materials, and prepares status reports.

  • Maintains and orders supplies and equipment.

  • Records MIW’s, arrest, citations, JC3’s, missing persons and CIT reports.

  • Collects, sorts and delivers mail, packages and supplies.

  • Prepares and submits work orders for the designated facility.

  • Contacts citizens to engage and follow-up regarding questions, concerns, and issues.

  • Assists Command Staff and Officers with various orders, reports and requests for community events.

  • Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

  • Six (6) months of clerical experience.

OR

  • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted.


OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must type accurately at 20 wpm

  • Must be of good moral character, with no criminal or felony record inconsistent with the provisions of this paragraph. Unacceptable will be persons who have been convicted of a felony, or who have any criminal action pending against them.

  • An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations.

  • Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.

  • Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.

  • Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.

  • Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.

  • Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

  • Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

  • None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work

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