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Salary: $43,288.00 - $47,738.00 Annually
Location : Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Fee: $0.00
RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.
FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)
Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Incumbents to a position in this class are responsible for the performance of routine, specialized and detailed clerical tasks in the Buffalo Police Department which involves the full-time or substantial part-time operation of equipment requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard including typewriters and electronic word processing equipment, CRT Terminals, Personal Computers, Data Terminals and Printers. The Report Technician is assigned to clerical tasks within the Buffalo Police Department so that uniform personnel may be released for the performance of work of an enforcement nature. Duties require the exercising of independent judgment in the performance of various clerical tasks and a general understanding of office rules, procedures and policies. Incumbents may be required to work any of the three (3) shifts, including weekends and holidays. Immediate supervision is received from a member of the Buffalo Police Department as designated by the Commissioner of Police. This position exercises no supervisory responsibilities.
Examples of work (Illustration Only)
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Receives and processes calls and inquiries from the general public and directs them to the proper authority;
-answers walk-in counter requests for information, accident records, crime records, etc.:
Processes requests for warrant checks, criminal history checks, motor vehicle and other police related computer and manual checks;
Maintains all records concerning police operations including report taking (crime reports, accident reports, etc.) from Police Officers, Walk-ins;
-may take telephone reports and reports through other electronic means (i.e., Fax etc.);
-records information involving stolen and recovered motor vehicles;
-logs of all transactions;
Maintains a record of and is responsible for all property taken from prisoners at central booking until same is either turned over to the Property Officer or is forward to City Court with the prisoner as the case maybe;
- may be required to perform related duties including moving boxes in or out of storerooms;
Prepares, enters and/or cancels messages on local, central police service and New York State Police Information Network, teletype and other police information networks;
May be responsible for creating and maintaining computer files in relation to police related activities;
Prepares and types arrest records, correspondence, documents, reports and other materials using equipment with an alpha numeric keyboard;
-proofreads typed copy, noting any errors and makes corrections by using appropriate techniques;
Processes, checks, codes and files mail, requisitions, vouchers, ledger cards, bills, receipts and other documents and/or materials;
Compiles data; performs simple file studies; prepares periodic reports;
Collects, compiles and types statistics and other related information;
May be required to operate various office equipment including but not limited to personal computer, copying machine, transcription machine, as well as digital photo equipment and electronic fingerprint scanner, etc.;
Collects fees and accounts for monies received;
-may be responsible for reconciling and accounting for departmental funds;
Maintains personnel records and schedules;
Maintains departmental payroll including the input of information etc.;
May be responsible for coordinating and maintaining day to day functions of special projects or operations, which may involve confidentiality;
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Promotional
Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Clerk, Junior Data Control Clerk, Junior Traffic Clerk, Stenographer, Typist, Account Clerk, Account Clerk-Typist, Account Clerk-Stenographer, Administrative Aide, Assessment Clerk, Mail Room Clerk, Stock Clerk or Telephone Operator for one year.
In addition, all applicants must have completed a course in typing or keyboarding (course must be listed on application);
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and one year of full time clerical experience.
Special Requirement for Open Competitive and Promotional
1.All applicants must submit a school transcript verifying a successful typing or keyboarding course. Online computer training courses will not be accepted.
2.All applicants must successfully complete a polygraph exam prior to approval for appointment.
ADOPTED: 5/12/76
REVISED: 9/78; 7/83; l0/87; 4/93; 8/21/93 (annc); 7/3/96 (annc); 6/28/00; 7/19/07; 5/5/08; 05/24/17
REVIEWED: 1/23/12
Department of Human Resources, Civil Service Administration, Room 1001 City Hall, Buffalo, NY l4202
Additional Information
FULL PERFORMANCES KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of office practices, terminology and procedures;
Working knowledge of business arithmetic;
Clerical aptitude;
Ability to understand and interpret written material;
Ability to type accurately at the rate of 35 wpm using an alphanumeric keyboard;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to be trained in the operation of a personal computer and various electronic equipment;
Ability to organize and handle detail work; Ability to deal with citizens under stressful conditions;
Ability to get along well with others;
Excellent moral character;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.
Our offerings include:
-Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
-New York State Retirement System
-Deferred Compensation Plan
-Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Liberal holidays & vacation
-Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential