Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Municipal Attorney - Criminal Division
HOURS OF WORK: Saturday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall; 632 W 6th Avenue

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Serve as receptionist for the Criminal Division, Department of Law. Receive and process incoming calls, take verbatim messages as necessary. Assist and respond to requests from individuals who appear in person at the office. Receive, sort, date stamp, distribute, and provide for the initial distribution of all incoming mail and municipal documents. Maintain staff reporting and tracking log to monitor staff whereabouts. Forward faxes, emails, phone calls, and messages to attorneys/staff. Copying/scanning as requested. Order supplies as needed. Stock supply room. Maintain a witness fee checking account. Preform other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years of clerical or office experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a legal or law enforcement environment.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

• · Typing test at a net speed of 35 WPM at time of application NOTE: In order to be considered, official certification of 35 WPM (current within the past one (1) year) MUST be attached to the application. Documentation or certification results must clearly indicate the applicant's name and date the test was taken.

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

• If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearance and access at time of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and accesses within the specified timeline, they will be terminated.

• Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) certification within one (1) month of hire.