A.
The Police Department is hereby authorized to employ civilians as
clerk-typists to perform administrative support functions, under the
command and control of the Chief of Police and under the supervision
of the commander of the Administration Bureau, to enhance the services
and protection provided by the Department's sworn police officers.
B.
The number of clerk-typists shall be determined by the Mayor and
Council. All clerk-typists shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of the Council, subject to the policies and procedures
established in this chapter.
C.
Clerk-typists shall perform administrative support functions in support
of the Department's operations as may be directed by the Chief of
Police, the commanding officer of the Administration Bureau or any
other sworn officer designated by the Chief of Police. These functions
shall include, but not be limited to, typing, filing, answering phones,
maintaining records, completing reports, ordering supplies, etc. Clerk-typists
shall maintain proper decorum, exercise discretion, and preserve confidentiality
in all matters and at all times when performing their functions and
duties.
Any and all policies related to personnel matters such as hiring,
employment, performance, compensation, benefits, paid leave, conduct,
discipline, separation and/or retirement of clerk-typists shall be
governed by the Borough of Wood-Ridge Employee Personnel Policy Handbook
and the Salary Ordinance adopted annually by the Mayor and Council,
the rules and regulations of the Wood-Ridge Police Department and
the policies and decisions of the Chief of Police and the Borough
Administrator, unless otherwise stipulated in this chapter.
