Police Records Clerk
Job Posting for Police Records Clerk at City of Watauga
Works under the direction of the Records Supervisor. Performs general clerical office work requiring simple analysis, use of individual judgment, and general knowledge of departmental and City policies and procedures. Assists and directs citizens via telephone or by personal contact.
Scope of Supervision
Works under the supervision of the Records Supervisor.Education or Training: High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree from a two (2) year college or technical school with emphasis in criminal justice or some other related field preferred. One (1) year of experience working in an administrative function preferred. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Type 50 WPM, preferred.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Applicant must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Possible exposure to irate citizens.
- Maintains the integrity of Police Departmental files and records.
- Collects and processes receipts for copies of Police Department records.
- Types and files forms, letters, memos, arrest and search warrants, witness statements and other related reports.
- Provides data entry of offense, accident and arrest reports, maintaining confidentiality of those reports.
- Answers telephones, greets and assists the public at the front counter.
- Files arrest, offense, accident, and juvenile detention and impoundment reports. Scans all reports for permanent record keeping.
- Files adult/juvenile arrest index cards, fingerprint cards, complainant cards, mug photographs and DPS/FBI rap sheets.
- Keeps up with retention schedules of various records, (i.e., offenses, impound records, juvenile records etc.).
- Analyzes, records and compiles statistics for the State Uniform Crime Report.
- Extracts and/or compiles data from files and reports for distribution to law enforcement and governmental agencies, applying Texas Public Information Act.
- Compiles statistics for the police department and citizens.
- Performs record checks for law enforcement and governmental agencies and citizens for immigration and adoptions.
- Mails out accident and offense reports for citizens and insurance companies.
- May perform other assignments and handle special projects, as required.
Scope of Supervision
Works under the supervision of the Records Supervisor.Education or Training: High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree from a two (2) year college or technical school with emphasis in criminal justice or some other related field preferred. One (1) year of experience working in an administrative function preferred. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Type 50 WPM, preferred.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Applicant must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Possible exposure to irate citizens.
- Knowledge of basic clerical skill and data processing.
- Knowledge of or ability to understand the Public Information Act, Texas Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skilled and proficient in the following programs - MS Outlook, Word, Excel and ability to learn records management software.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, planning and prioritizing.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in conducting research and preparing reports with correspondence.
- Skill in providing exceptional customer service in person, by email and by telephone.
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgment when dealing with confidential information.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a commission as a Notary Public.
- Ability to multi-task while working with deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Ability to organize work for timely completion.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, supervisors, and employees.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and work evenings as needed.
- Ability to offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
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