Records Clerk

Career Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Records Clerk performs the records keeping and related functions for the police and sheriff's departments and other law enforcement or criminal justice agencies in Kenosha County and assists the public and other agencies by providing information and copies of reports and records, recording information, and accepting bonds. Employees will normally work specific shifts that cover a 24 hour operation on a rotating day off basis. Work is performed under the general direction of a Records Supervisor. Overtime may be required. This position is subject to a background investigation process and you may or may not qualify for this position.

Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (not limited to) Operates computer terminals, TIME System, microfilming reader/printer, typewriter, and other office equipment; answers telephones; records information; codes offenses; checks documents to ensure accuracy; enters data into electronic systems; enters and cancels warrants; file and retrieve information and documents; and, obtains certification from the State of Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau as a TIME System operator and maintains certification.

OTHER REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Fingerprints and photographs juveniles, controls and oversees access to secured areas in the Safety Building, assists in training, provides assistance to the Communication's Center in emergency situations, and performs any other duties required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(not limited to) Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; hear and understand telephone and verbal communications; vision capable of reading documents and operating equipment; ability to enter data on a keyboard; ability to bend and reach; ability to mentally retain information on a short and long term basis; ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and to schedule, organize and execute assigned tasks; ability to compile, analyze, record and assemble data and information in a meaningful and effective manner; knowledge of basic office skills, practices, and procedures; ability to maintain effective professional relationships with members of Joint Services, other agencies, and the public; and knowledge of, or the ability to learn, to operate various types of equipment used in the assigned duties.

All applicants are required to pass a series of qualifying tests including but not limited to a written examination, data entry test, oral interview, physical examination, drug screening, and a records and background investigation. All qualifying applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.

Training and Experience

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least one year of responsible work experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Employees of Kenosha Joint Services may participate in a wide-range of benefits such as: Free Health and Dental Insurance, vacation and paid sick leave. Voluntary vision and disability insurance is available. We also offer group life insurance and retirement contributions through the Wisconsin Retirement System. Social Security benefits are provided.

The following positions receive additional benefits as noted:

• 911 Telecommunicators receive hourly shift premiums and, after training, an additional hourly premium upon completion of Emergency Medical Dispatching certification.

• Records Clerks, Records Supervisors and Identification Technicians receive hourly shift premiums.

• Automotive Fleet Technicians may be eligible for reimbursement up to $225 per calendar year for the purchase of approved hand tools used in the performance of their duties and $100 per calendar year for the purchase of approved footwear.