Records Clerk

Overview

Records Clerk 2nd and 3rd Shift

City of Janesville is seeking a Records Clerk 2nd and 3rd Shift. Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about providing top-notch customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a talent for data entry? Are you a night owl looking to support law enforcement? If so, we want YOU to join our Records team at the City of Janesville Police Department as a Records Clerk.

As a key member of our team, you will handle a variety of specialized clerical duties, including typing, transcribing, and filing dictated police reports, processing important documents, and assisting the public both in person and over the phone.

• Accurately type and file reports, complaints, warrants, and other essential documents
• Maintain our records management system, ensuring precise data entry and organization
• Provide outstanding customer service to citizens with non-emergency inquiries
• And so much more

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of general clerical experience and data entry/database support experience is required.
• Access to personal or public transportation for job-related duties.
• Must pass thorough background investigation that includes no felony convictions.
• Prior experience in a law enforcement agency is desired but not required.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Human Resources Office may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.72 ($49,337 annually); this is a non-exempt position. This position is also eligible for annual economic adjustments and performance-based adjustments, as approved by the City Council.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, and other perks. The City of Janesville participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System, with the 2026 employer and employee contribution totaling 14.4% of earnings. When combined with salary and benefits, total compensation may range from $63,389 to $79,829 per year, depending on benefits chosen.

New hires may receive benefits on their date of hire if hired before the 15th of the month; otherwise, benefits begin on the 1st of the following month. Part-time employees are eligible for a smaller benefits package based on hours worked per week.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now at the City of Janesville’s Jobs Website: janesvillewi.gov — look for the “Jobs” section in the top right corner.