Licensing and Records Clerk

EMPLOYMENT / PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Vacancy No.: 26-308-1

Title of Position: Licensing and Records Clerk – Warwick Police Department

Salary Range: $23.52 - $30.00 per hour/35 hours per week

Date Posted: November 4, 2026

Deadline for Applying: November 19, 2026

Remarks: This is a Classified/Bargaining Unit Position. Examination Weight: 60% Written / 40% Education & Experience

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Colonel, Deputy Chief, or the Administrative Bureau Commander, this position is responsible for handling and processing licenses in the City of Warwick, interacting with customers and other City and State agencies, and providing other office assistance as required. Duties & Responsibilities include the following.

• Reviews and processes license applications to ensure they are accurate in content, and compliant with State and City regulations.
• Provides customer service to answer related questions, provide helpful information, and collect fees necessary to issue licenses.
• Enters information on alarms, updates and maintains alarm applications and permits in the appropriate software, and completes alarm billing.
• Maintains files and records relating to licensing and other functions.
• Prepares daily advertising notices and vouchers.
• Prepares monthly agenda for the Board of Public Safety.
• Researches weekly requests from State agencies and forwards reports to the Board of Public Safety.
• Assists customers and ensures licensing applications and renewals are accurate and complete based on applicable RI General Laws and City ordinances.
• Assists officers in preparing for court appearances on licensing issues when needed.
• Performs related bookkeeping procedures of the Licensing Division and Records.
• Assists in providing office coverage during absences in the Special Detail and Payroll departments - to include completing all functions of those positions.
• Provides pertinent information necessary to complete public records requests.
• Performs related work as required.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of six (6) months of related, full-time work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to type 35 words per minute, and must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, or similar word processing and spreadsheet software commonly used in an office environment.

Note: Selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

The City of Warwick offers a robust menu of employer provided benefits to include individual and family health and dental insurance; paid time off to include holidays, vacation, personal time and sick leave; pension, life insurance, and optional, supplemental retirement plans.

https://www.warwickri.gov/personnel-department/webforms/submit-application-or-resume

THE CITY OF WARWICK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Special Requirements Must be able to type 35 words per minute, and must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, or similar word processing and spreadsheet software commonly used in an office environment.