This job was posted by : For more information, please see: 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 1. Meet and greet the public in a professional manner. 2. Answer phones and relay messages in a timely fashion including phone contact with City Police Officers. 3. Responsible for daily errands 4. Maintain files. 5. Check the database for completed reports to place in case files. 6. Assist in grant writing and grant management. 7. 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. 8. Operate office equipment and computer programs. Specific skill in use of MS Office Suite, particularly: Word, Outlook, and Excel, and department-specific software 9. Maintain the calendar for court dates and officer schedules. 10. Process records requests as needed or requested. 11. Log evidence items, package and send to the lab. 12. Perform review of city code for public when relevant to police duties. 13. Order office supplies and keep supplies stocked. 14. Work with the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk regarding police budget and police invoices and supply lists. 15. General knowledge of all office functions and assumes responsibility of the Police office. 16. Perform a variety of complex duties designed to expedite services provided through the varied responsibilities of the office. 17. 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.
Job Title
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE AND EVIDENCE CLERK