Report Technician- Police- (Provisional)

Incumbents to a position in this class are responsible for the performance of routine, specialized and detailed clerical tasks in the Buffalo Police Department which involves the full-time or substantial part-time operation of equipment requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard including typewriters and electronic word processing equipment, CRT Terminals, Personal Computers, Data Terminals and Printers. The Report Technician is assigned to clerical tasks within the Buffalo Police Department so that uniform personnel may be released for the performance of work of an enforcement nature. Duties require the exercising of independent judgment in the performance of various clerical tasks and a general understanding of office rules, procedures and policies. Incumbents may be required to work any of the three (3) shifts, including weekends and holidays. Immediate supervision is received from a member of the Buffalo Police Department as designated by the Commissioner of Police. This position exercises no supervisory responsibilities. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Receives and processes calls and inquiries from the general public and directs them to the proper authority; -answ