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Police Payroll Specialist

City of Pensacola
Full-time
On-site
Pensacola, Florida, United States
$48,921.60 - $80,724.80 USD yearly
Business, management and administration field

Job Description


Pay Range: $48,921.60-$56,872.40 Depending on knowledge and experience 

Minimum Preparation for Work:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent; and,
  • Five (5) years of payroll-related accounting.           
      Or
  • Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or greater than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.
Necessary Special Requirements:
  • Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Nature of Work:
            This is professional and administrative work in coordinating payroll-related accounting activities.
            An employee in this class has specialized duties, which require the application of a high degree of professional and administrative knowledge.  An employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment and has latitude in performing duties.   Supervision is exercised over non-profession­al employees.  Work is evaluated through results attained. 

Examples of Work:                                 
  • Maintains payroll, fund accounting, and PTO balances for the Police department.
  • Supervises, trains, and evaluates the Police Personnel Technician
  • Plans, directs and coordinates the work of subordinate employees.
  • Oversees the electronic process of payroll records management.
  • Reviews personnel actions for any changes related to salary, i.e. new hires, resignations, longevity, etc. for administration.
  • Conducts internal payroll training and documents and creates payroll policies in order to maintain a comprehensive Police Payroll Manual.
  • Assists in special departmental projects.
  • Ensures adherence to payroll policies, procedures, and rules related to appointments, promotions, and other personnel actions.
  • Contributes to and assists in special projects within the department
  • Assists in answering employee inquiries related to payroll issues
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of the three (3) Police Collective Bargaining Agreements. 
  • Knowledge of modern management techniques and methods.
  • Ability to use payroll systems and software effectively.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to do technical research and to write clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental and Physical Requirements:
            While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch.   Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary.
This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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