Administrative Assistant 3 - Front Desk
- Saint John, NB, Canada
$51,126.00 - $56,149.00/Year · Full-time
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- $51,126.00 - $56,149.00/Year
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Original job description
Competition Number
Pf 26-019
Salary
$51,126.00 - $56,149.00/Year
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Closing Date
November 20, 2026
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Position Overview
The Front Desk will be the single (physical) point of contact for the public visiting the Peel Plaza police facility.
Under the general supervision of the Information Services Coordinator, the position is responsible for general reception and administration duties for the Saint John Police Force as outlined in the Standard Operating Guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate must possess a community college diploma in Office Administration, a university Business Certificate 1 or an equivalent program.
Pf 26-019
Salary
$51,126.00 - $56,149.00/Year
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Closing Date
November 20, 2026
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Position Overview
The Front Desk will be the single (physical) point of contact for the public visiting the Peel Plaza police facility.
Under the general supervision of the Information Services Coordinator, the position is responsible for general reception and administration duties for the Saint John Police Force as outlined in the Standard Operating Guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- General reception duties including maintenance of visitor access control based upon adopted procedures.
- Act as first point of contact with visitors (persons not in custody), manages the access of visitors to the facility using established procedures.
- Liaises with various internal divisions/units to respond to visitor needs, such as criminal record check, fingerprints, interviews, etc.
- Distribute criminal record check letters and other documentation left with front desk by internal staff for pick-up by members of the public.
- As required, processing of civil fingerprints relating to criminal record checks.
- Liaises with external agencies (DOJ, RCMP, Parole) with respect to directing visitors using established principles.
- If required, monitors CTV and reports any unusual or criminal activity based upon established principles.
- Provide and control access to the multi-purpose room or other meeting areas in the lobby area.
- Control access to washrooms in lobby area.
- Organizes mail by division/unit for pick up.
- If required, monitors and responds to intercom from loading dock area.
- Assist property control staff with shipping/receiving as required.
- Answers the Saint John Police Force Administration line.
- Uses computer and general office equipment.
- Performs general office duties as required including keyboarding, photocopying, and filing.
- Keyboarding Skills of at least 35 WPM.
- Must be security cleared.
- A proficiency in French (Intermediate) as per the Province of New Brunswick Oral Proficiency Rating Scale.
The successful candidate must possess a community college diploma in Office Administration, a university Business Certificate 1 or an equivalent program.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the public’s first point of contact at the police facility, managing visitor access and directing visitors to internal units or external agencies. Handle reception and general office tasks, including calls, document distribution, mail organization, fingerprint processing as required, and support for facility and property-control operations.
Requirements
Applicants must have a community college diploma in Office Administration, a University Business Certificate 1, or an equivalent program, and be able to type at least 35 words per minute. Security clearance and intermediate French proficiency under the Province of New Brunswick Oral Proficiency Rating Scale are also required.
Skills
- Reception
- Visitor Access Control
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Communication
- Liaison
- French Language Proficiency
- Keyboarding
- Data Entry
- Document Distribution
- Fingerprint Processing
- Mail Sorting
- Telephone Handling
- Office Administration
- Photocopying
- Filing
- Security Awareness
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Front Desk
- Reception
- Office Administration
- Visitor Access Control
- Public Service
- Police Facility
- Security Clearance
- French Proficiency
- Keyboarding
- 35 WPM
- Criminal Record Checks
- Civil Fingerprinting
- Visitor Management
- Closed-Circuit Television Monitoring
- Intercom
- Mail Sorting
- Document Distribution
- Telephone Administration
- Photocopying
- Filing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Standard Operating Guidelines
- External Agency Liaison
- Office Equipment
Seniority
Mid level
Tools
- Computer
- Office equipment
- Intercom