Police Clerk #26A-64 (20761583)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Police Department invites you to apply for the position of Police Clerk. The current opening is in the Police Department and provides an excellent opportunity for a person seeking variety and challenge. This position is under the general supervision of a Records Supervisor within the Administrative Division.

A Few Typical Duties:

Typical duties may include the following:

• Sort, file, copy and distribute crime reports, traffic reports, citations, petitions, subpoenas, warrants and other materials to appropriate personnel.
• Type correspondence and perform data entry, process court work, operate a computer terminal.
• Respond to inquiries from the public
• Perform fingerprinting (LiveScan).
• Maintain files and permits on registered persons.
• Act as front desk receptionist, answer various phones, electronic requests for service and other related responsibilities. .

Performs related duties as assigned

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgment, establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Department personnel, supervisors, other City employees, and the public.

The ability to speak Spanish fluently; one year of experience performing specialized clerical duties, applicable to a police operations environment; and the ability to type 45 WPM are all highly desirable qualifications but are not required. If you choose to submit a typing speed certificate, it must be uploaded as an attachment to your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.

Education & Experience:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year experience performing general clerical duties

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Office methods, procedures and equipment
• The use of computer terminal for data entry, retrieval.
• Preparation of statistical reports is highly desirable

• Ability to:
• Learn and conform to Police Department procedures
• Learn Police terminology (Including laws governing release of information, Government Code and Public Records Act)
• Maintain confidential information and files
• Perform complex clerical work
• Perform record searches quickly and accurately
• Operate modern office machines and equipment
• Effectively handle digital and internet-based service requests
• Work independently
• Understand and carry out both oral and written directions
• Prepare and complete reports accurately and efficiently
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

A City application and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the application and supplemental questions will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, and education or training or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.

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