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Payroll Coordinator - Police

City of Arlington
Full-time
On-site
United States
$20.46 - $25.57 USD yearly
Security/Public Safety- Police & Fire Safety

SALARY

$20.46 - $25.57

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, coordinates, monitors and maintains the payroll and personnel records for Police Department personnel; administers petty cash fund and manages the department's pager and cell phone directory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepare and coordinate documentation authorizing employee pay status and coordinate and maintain accurate payroll records.

  • Liaison with HR to coordinate FML/WC/LD/SC paperwork with department units to maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance to approved leave codes.

  • Process Workday Personnel Action's for department including but not limited to Step Raises, Promotions/Demotions/Transfers, Shift/Supervisor Changes, Retirements, Resignations and Dismissals.

  • Process and/or assist supervisors with Workday New Job Requisitions.

  • Maintain and monitor the Police Department's time and attendance entries and accuracy of employee shift changes into the payroll system.

  • Train and assist Timekeepers and Schedulers with payroll matters including but not limited to schedule and facilitate quarterly Timekeeper meetings, liaison with Budget, Finance, Human Resources and IT to coordinate/resolve issues and assist police supervisors with payroll related concerns.

  • Create Monthly Overtime Report (tracks hours/expenditures), Leave Usage (tracks paid leave), and Special Events Expenditures reporting with graphic presentations of data.

  • Issue new/replacement cell phones for Police personnel and facilitate the inventory.

  • Record usage and overages of monthly cell phone bills and coordinate with supervisor for any issues.

  • Perform Petty Cash Custodian duties; ensure accurate and efficient distribution of funds and proper documentation of expenses.

  • Maintain and secure employee's files including spreadsheet to ensure all employee's annual evaluations are received/logged while maintaining confidentiality of records.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ability to schedule the administration of drug and alcohol testing for relevant positions in the police department.

  • Create graphic presentations of data relevant to overtime expenditures.

  • Perform back-up responsibilities for the Fiscal Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

  • Knowledge of automated payroll systems and procedures.

  • Knowledge of police department procedures, protocol, workflow and personnel issues.

  • Skill in recording, organizing and identifying and using potential sources of data.

  • Skill in making simple arithmetic calculations.

  • Skill in proofreading materials to ensure accuracy.

  • Skill in interpreting complex regulations and policies relating to salary entitlements.

  • Skill to read and interpret reference manuals.

  • Skill in alphabetical and numerical filing.

  • Skill in bookkeeping and payroll systems.

  • Skill in communicating with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.

  • Ability to cooperate and work effectively with other city departments, outside agencies and the public.

  • Ability to utilize relevant software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

  • Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to kneeling, sorting, squatting, stooping, twisting body and typing.

  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to personal computer, calculator, copier and typewriter.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • A high school education.

  • Two (2) years' experience in payroll or records management or

  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.



 

Employment Screenings Required:

  • Criminal background check

  • CJIS background check


Arlington Police Department General Orders prohibit employees from having tattoos on any part of the hands (below the cuff of a long-sleeve shirt), neck, face, head, eyelids, mouth, and ears, with the following exceptions:

1.  Tattoo of one wedding band on the left-hand ring finger.

2.  Professional style permanent facial make-up on the eyebrows, eyeline, cheeks, and lips.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.