Job Details

Salary: $21.21 - $27.58 Hourly
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00085
Department: Police
Division: Police - Admin
Opening Date: 03/17/2026
Closing Date: 4/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

This requisition expires on April 1, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for performing a range of administrative duties necessary to support Police Criminal Investigations and Operations Bureau.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Answers telephone calls, greets visitors and distributes incoming correspondence
• Prepares and files reports completed by Detectives to the DA Office (E-File)
• Evaluates inquiries and requests from the public to determine the appropriate response provides accurate information or makes the proper referral
• Distributes court notices for all sworn and non-sworn personnel
• Performs research to find best value and purchases supplies as needed for Criminal Investigations Bureau and business cards for the entire department
• Prepares Travel Advances and Expense Reports for Criminal Investigations Bureau
• Communicates with citizens on the status of their case (inactivated cases)
• Maintain weekly suspect list for Detectives in CIB
• Maintains Field Interview information on RMS
• Assists in assigning CPS reports into RMS
• Maintains and sends out monthly validation letters/list for stolen guns & vehicles
• Produces documents such as letters, lists, and reports as requested by Bureau
• Scans all reports and follow-ups into LaserFiche for the Detectives
• Prepares work orders as needed
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Assists in registering Sex Offenders
• Notarizes warrants and any other document that may need to be notarized in the department
• Facilitates the recognition events for Promotions, Retirements, and other events as needed
• Assists in scanning documents for Records
• Oversees pawn tickets entered into Leads On Line
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with appropriate courses in typing, business English, and general office practice
• Two years' experience as a secretary or three year's general clerical or public contact experience

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and public
• Ability to learn and apply new skills effectively
• Ability to take empowered action to solve routine problems within policy guidelines and to seek creative solutions to non-routine challenges
• Ability to balance and deposit money
• Ability to use adding machine by touch
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Internet Explorer as well as PowerPoint.

Preferences:

• NCIC and TCIC Certified
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Must meet the civilian hiring standards of the City of Denton police department due to access to secured areas and/or information

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demands of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:
1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: E
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: I
5. Carrying: I
6. Pushing/Pulling: I
7. Overhead Work: I
8. Fine Dexterity: E
9. Kneeling: I
10. Crouching: I
11. Crawling: A
12. Bending: I
13. Twisting: I
14. Climbing: I
15. Balancing: N
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: E
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of telephone, computer, copier, and scanner, and occasionally the operation of a motor vehicle.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.

EEO STATEMENT
City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is City of Denton's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment,selection,hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.
01

Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or Technical Certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Check the boxes next to the systems/software in which you are proficient:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• JD Edwards
• None

04

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

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