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CITY OF BONNERS FERRY
7232 Main Street
P.O. Box 149
Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805
Phone: 208-267-3105 Fax: 208-267-4375
JOB ANNOUCEMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EVIDENCE CLERK
HOURLY \$18.50 / Hour
SPECIFICATION Expected time frame of work 9:00 am-1:00pm M-F,
or by direction of the Police Chief.
STATUS: Part Time, Non-Benefited Position
DIRECT SUPERVISOR Police Chief
OPENING DATE: March 25, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY:
The City of Bonners Ferry Police Department is accepting applications
for the Administrative Assistant/
Evidence Tech. This is an hourly, part-time position with no benefits.
Position is open until filled.
The Administrative Assistant/ Evidence Tech is the primary employee who
meets and greets all who
are directed to the Police Department by the City Hall staff, directing
them appropriately as well as
performing secretarial and functions of the Police Office, as directed.
This position serves at the
discretion of the Mayor and Police Chief with the Police Chief being the
direct supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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Meet and greet the public in a professional manner.
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Answer phones and relay messages in a timely fashion including phone
contact with
City Police Officers.
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Responsible for daily errands
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Maintain files.
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Check the database for completed reports to place in case files.
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Assist in grant writing and grant management.
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Data Entry, including entering citations into the county database
program known as
ARTS, as well as reports into NIBRS by the 10th of each month.
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Operate office equipment and computer programs. Specific skill in
use of MS Office
Suite, particularly: Word, Outlook, and Excel, and department-specific
software
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Maintain the calendar for court dates and officer schedules.
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Process records requests as needed or requested.
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Log evidence items, package and send to the lab.
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Perform review of city code for public when relevant to police
duties.
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Order office supplies and keep supplies stocked.
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Work with the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk regarding police
budget and police
invoices and supply lists.
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General knowledge of all office functions and assumes
responsibility of the Police
office.
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Perform a variety of complex duties designed to expedite services
provided through
the varied responsibilities of the office.
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All other duties as assigned, which may include work related to
other functions within
the City.
Standards of Performance:
High degree of performance required.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information, especially as
it relates to court
proceedings and city records.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with employees,
professionals, vendors, and the
public acting in a professional and courteous manner.
Must be reliable and able to work under pressure while meeting
deadlines; must be flexible
and can organize and prioritize a variety of related and unrelated
tasks; must maintain
composure and can deal with people in sensitive and sometimes difficult
situations.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
Knowledge of entering and retrieving information from automated data
systems. Knowledge
of the use of computer hardware, including printers, terminals,
keyboards, and a variety of
different computer programs. Knowledge of the use of fax machines,
@typewriters, adding
machines, copy machines.
Required Skills, Education and Experience
High school graduate
Clean driving record
Valid drivers license
Strong people skills.
Strong organizational skills required.
