Executive Assistant to Chief of Police

This position performs a range of professional administrative, technical, and executive support functions to the office of the Chief of Police and the department. Responsible for preparing weekly payroll for all Police Department employees and police details, assisting the Chief of Police with budgets, monitoring expenditures, reconciling accounts, and assisting the public and other town departments with requested information. Other duties include maintaining personnel files in accordance with public record laws, processing public records requests, and receiving firearms applications. Associate’s degree in business or a related field. Four years of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All duties require attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and handle confidential information.

• Must have proficient accounting and payroll experience.
• Knowledge of office software (Microsoft Word and Excel). Past experience with MUNIS, CJIS, Caliber RMS and ClearGov is highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain a firearms certificate from the Firearms Records Bureau in Chelsea, Mass.

To apply, candidates must forward a town application, cover letter, and resume to jobs@norfolk.ma.us. AA/EOE.