Police Records Clerk

Overview

Duties include assisting the public and police department staff at the front counter or by phone, fax and email to prepare, submit and retrieve various types of records, such as offense/accident reports, Open Records Requests, security clearances, warrants, affidavits and protective orders; scanning documents to electronic storage programs; preparing daily cash reports and deposits; preparing, proofreading and revising complex police reports and various legal documents;

answering and routing telephone calls; and other general office tasks. Duties may also include coordinating and scheduling classes, meetings and group sessions; and setting up meeting room for scheduled events. A high school diploma or equivalent and six months general clerical experience are required. Previous municipal experience and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills beneficial. Hours may include evenings and weekends; some schedules will include mandatory evening hours.

Duties involve access to sensitive Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), which requires that a thorough background check be conducted.