Job Description
Job Description
The City of Lenexa Police Department is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant who is proficient with modern office practices and technology.
We are an agency with an excellent reputation that is identified as a nationwide leader in the law enforcement community. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technological resources and can work with a community that is exceptionally supportive of the police department.
Working for the City of Lenexa is more than a job. You will be trained, supported, and valued. You’ll make a difference in the community, work alongside talented people, have leadership support, and work in a stable and positive work environment. We value work-life balance and will give you the resources to succeed in your position.
Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am - 5pm
Position Summary
This civilian position provides administrative support to the administrative section of the Police Department and supports other units and divisions as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative/clerical duties: Screens, interviews and refers callers; answers questions and provides information on departmental services, events and functions; delivers messages and schedules appointments; routinely handles sensitive information that requires a high degree of confidentiality; responsible for secure files in records vault and secure cabinets in administration area; makes travel arrangements for officers/employees; processes salary increases and promotions.
- Finance: Processes invoices and purchase orders; codes/records cost numbers on invoices and generates expenditure reports as needed; responsible for credit card, travel receipt reconciliation and vendor coding for City purchase cards; quarterly/annually grant summary financial reporting.
Qualifications
Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D and valid driver's license required; 2-3 years of previous administrative experience preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting rate of pay is $21.37 to $24.77 per hour ($44,440 - $51,518 annually) dependent on qualifications and directly related experience. The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic
- 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
- Automatic enrollment at 6% into KPERS pension plan
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year
- Paid sick leave and personal leave (bonus personal leave during first year)
- Six weeks of paid parental leave
- City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans
- Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center
To apply, complete an online application as the first step in our hiring process. Individuals who successfully complete this online application will be contacted by email with further instructions and next steps in the hiring process.
Please refer to the list of Automatic Disqualifiers and the LPD website for additional information about the police department hiring process.
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process.