Police Cadet: Public Service & Records Clerk

City of Arcadia; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arcadia seeks a detail-oriented clerical worker to support the Arcadia Police Department with front-desk assistance, data entry, and records processing. The role involves handling citizen inquiries, processing reports, and maintaining filing systems.

The candidate will perform fingerprinting, assist with reporting lost/stolen property, and transport monetary items as needed. High school diploma required; no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern offices practices, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks including typing; answer telephone requests for police services; query law enforcement systems for information.
• Operate office equipment; process reports and maintain records; collect information from the public for reports; perform cite verifications.
• Perform data entry of persons, vehicles, and addresses into RMS and state/federal databases.
• Maintain all office supplies and report forms for the department.
• Perform fingerprinting services for the public.
• Assist the public with reporting of lost/stolen property in misdemeanor cases.
• Transport TOPEK money, bail and receipts to City Hall.
• Verify vehicle corrections performed and authorize citations.
• Process requests by mail for copies of reports; process requests by fax from other agencies.
• Provide information and assistance to the public at the front counter.
• Provide clerical support for department personnel.
• Scan and index reports for storage and retrieval.

Skills

Typing speed

Office equipment operation

Motor vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Arcadia seeks a detail-oriented clerical worker to support the Arcadia Police Department with front-desk assistance, data entry, and records processing. The role involves handling citizen inquiries, processing reports, and maintaining filing systems.

The candidate will perform fingerprinting, assist with reporting lost/stolen property, and transport monetary items as needed. High school diploma required; no prior experience necessary.