NOTICE... JOB OPENING FOR POLICE RECORDS CLERK

 

 

Police Records Clerk

 

General Statement of Duties

Performs specialized clerical work involving the receipt, preparation, filing, analysis and reporting of records of municipal, state and federal activities.  Responsible for the maintenance of the police department confidential central records system.  Requires the coordination of the public safety computer system regarding police department activity and information.  Assembles and prepares detailed and complex records and reports.  Performs customer service functions works with the public, department personnel, city employees, appointed or elected officials, court personnel, other law enforcement agencies and other public and private organizations.  Follows State and Federal guidelines when supplying information from various records.  Performs other miscellaneous office activities and related work as required.

 

Supervision

Supervision and direction is received from the Senior Records Clerk Supervisor/Records Clerk II.

 

Examples of Work

·        Performs specific functions and tasks directly related to the Public Safety and City Business Computer.

·        Maintains confidential files and records.

·        Performs various tasks associated with confidential information or assignments.

·        Receives and processes various City and State applications.

·        Issues various City licenses and permits.

·        Types forms, form letters, complaints, records, reports, index cards, and similar materials.

·        Sorts and files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials alphabetically, numerically or by other predetermine classification.

·        Composes and types correspondence as directed.

·        Prepares daily departmental reports.

·        Systematically store data and maintain statistical records for further processing and compile reports.

·        Assembles and prepares various State and Federal monthly and annual reports.

·        Performs data entry for various department reports/documents.

·        Balance and submit reports on fees collected by the Records Bureau.

·        Acts as a receptionist, directing callers or service counter customers regarding police department matters.

·        Performs functions and tasks directly related with the management of police records.

·        Files, maintains and searches criminal history files and furnishes authorized information to City, State and Federal Officers.

·        Performs inquiries into State and Federal communication networks.

·        Operates L.E.I.N. (Law Enforcement Information Network) computer.

·        Performs record checks in response to inquiries.

·        Fingerprint applicants for employment, fund purchase permits or other various licenses.

·        Files supplemental reports to the original police report as necessary.

·        Assembles materials for police bulletins.

·        Assist in the preparation of department inventory for auctions.

·        Operates various offices machines.

·        Performs related work as directed as assigned.

  

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Knowledge of police objectives and procedures.  Knowledge of City, State and Federal law enforcement agencies and their operations.  Some knowledge of local court methods.  Knowledge of general office operations and practices, procedures and equipment.  Ability to proficiently use a standard computer keyboard and typewriter.  Ability to operate under an occasionally high stress environment.  Ability to prepare complex reports.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department members and the public.  Ability to follow complex verbal and written directives.  Ability to conform to a semi-military environment and follow all department rules, regulations and orders.

 

Acceptable Experience and Training

Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by a course in computer operation or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill and ability.

 


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS JOB,
SUBMIT THE BELOW APPLICATION TO:

Department of Administrative Services, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI  48192,
no later than  4:00 p.m. - Friday, February  22, 2008,


Link to: General Employment Application