City of Huntsville, AL is hiring: Secretary II (Grade 10) in Huntsville

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Nature of Work

The City of Huntsville's Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Secretary II position(s). Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People. Come join our growing Police Team! Apply today!

About Our Department

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is located near the City's downtown business and historic districts. Huntsville has 3 Police Precincts, approximately 500 sworn officers, 200 civilian personnel and patrols an area around 220 square miles. HPD is a "Professional Law Enforcement Organization" utilizing modern technology, state of the art equipment and comprehensive training techniques. The Department is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency through the "Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement" (CALEA). The Huntsville Police Department employs individuals of diverse backgrounds, education and experience. Candidates for employment are recruited from all areas of the country and from all walks of life.

Secretary II Position Overview

Work involves providing administrative support and advanced secretarial support to relieve management, and/or appointed or elected officials of recurring administrative details, thereby assuring a smooth-running department, division, or program area. The incumbent works independently using discretion and diplomacy to accomplish objectives in accordance with established policies and procedures handling operating problems and coordinating and monitoring assigned department functions, activities, and events.

Composes, types, and distributes recurring and non-recurring correspondence such as reports, contracts, resolutions, ordinances, manuals, letters, memos, training bulletins, public notifications, purchase orders, requisitions, statements, directives, agendas, announcements, certificates of appreciation, regulations, memoranda, permits, complaints, notices, staff agendas and other related materials for management review; processes bi-weekly status reports; proofreads others correspondence; takes minutes at meetings; transcribes oral and recorded dictation; researches minutes, ordinances, and other information; obtains information from other sources; and maintains manuals.

Qualifications And Necessary Special Requirements

• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency, including or supplemented by coursework in shorthand and typing; and experience performing secretarial and administrative assistance including taking shorthand and/or transcribing minutes from a tape recorder or dictaphone; proficiency in word processing; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment supplemental application and polygraph.
• Must pass a pre-employment fingerprinting background.

Minimum Education, Training And Experience

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Administrative and Support Services

For more information regarding the Secretary II Job Duties, please visit the following website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/79881