Police Administrative Clerk II: Records & Support

City-of-Sacrament; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento seeks a Police Clerk to perform a wide range of general clerical duties in the Police Department. A background investigation, including criminal history, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check and drug history, is required for consideration.

This journey-level class handles routine clerical work, records processing, and customer service, with advancement through the clerical series and responsibilities including reports, data entry, and procurement support.

Qualifications

• Experience performing clerical duties (minimum 1 year).
• Knowledge of office methods, equipment, and city procedures.
• Ability to learn department policies and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Initiate police written reports from citizens.
• Receive telephone calls from officers requesting information.
• Perform record and warrant checks and process warrants.
• Process incoming crime reports and distribute copies to divisions.
• Assist the public in filling out reports and applications.
• Conduct routine clerical tasks including filing, billing and recording information.
• Prepare simple statistical reports and maintain records of funds and expenditures.
• Maintain personnel and payroll records; process changes in records.
• Maintain inventory, process purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Sort, file and distribute correspondence; schedule appointments and meetings.
• Provide exceptional customer service in the course of work.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Record searches

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Sacramento seeks a Police Clerk to perform a wide range of general clerical duties in the Police Department. A background investigation, including criminal history, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check and drug history, is required for consideration.

This journey-level class handles routine clerical work, records processing, and customer service, with advancement through the clerical series and responsibilities including reports, data entry, and procurement support.