Position Description
Provide clerical and administrative support to the Wilmington Police Department\'s Technology, Training & Recruiting Division by receiving phone calls, greeting and directing visitors, creating and distributing correspondence, transcribing documents, copying, faxing, making travel arrangements, distributing mail, completing reports, maintaining office supply inventory, completing departmental purchase orders, processing invoices, assisting with budget preparation, assisting recruiting staff, and maintaining records and files. Other duties include monitoring the budget, keeping employees informed of work-related activities, assisting other divisions and providing back up support for other clerical staff.
Typical Tasks

Typical tasks include invoice processing, department credit card processing, maintaining/ordering supplies, assisting recruiting staff with clerical needs for Academy students. This position will also be required to assist another division with credit card processing and ordering supplies each month.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications


Education: High School diploma with additional training in Microsoft Office products.
Experience: Minimum one year of related clerical or administrative experience.
Other Requirements: Valid Driver\'s License.
Preferred Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of administrative experience working in a criminal justice agency preferred
• Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree or higher in business or related field of study.
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe PDF Conversions.
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  Knowledge of Tyler/Munis financial system.

Note: A post-offer background investigation, polygraph, and drug-screen are required for the selected candidate.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Working Conditions: This position generally requires work in an office setting.


Our Mission Statement: Though forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.


Our Core Values: Inclusion, Collaboration, Creativity, and Accountability


What we offer:
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) or 457 account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees\xe2\x80\x99 Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 12 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.



Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:
- NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.

• Deferred Compensation \xe2\x80\x93 The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
- Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
- Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
- Holidays - 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).

• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

• Short & Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Credit Union membership

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits-and-forms for more information.**