Police Records Clerk

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Records Assistant. This role is responsible for maintaining all arrest files, incident files, court files, and citation files generated by our department.

• Screen incoming telephone calls and respond to questions or transfer calls to appropriate personnel.
• Greet visitors and answer questions, accept and retrieve packages/deliveries, and notify appropriate personnel of guests or deliveries.
• Operate various office equipment and prepare and process forms, documents, and other written communications.
• Process reports, citations, and associated documentation through daily bursting, logging, and routing to designated case files.
• Assist department personnel, other agencies, and the public in retrieving information and files and disseminating requested reports.
• Monitor and assist with the administration of the parking and compliance ticket program.
• Operate a computer terminal and printer with knowledge of LEADS and CJIS to enter, modify, and retrieve reports and records.

• Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and compose standard reports following general instructions.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with the public in a tactful but firm manner.
• Ability to learn software applications quickly and accurately.
• Ability to maintain an efficient record-keeping system and undertake multiple tasks at one time.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by business school courses in keyboarding, organization, and general office procedures.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a professional or administrative assistant or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Workable knowledge of municipal police operations.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Regularly scheduled part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.