Police Clerk

Powell, City of (OH); Powell (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Powell is seeking a dependable Police Clerk to support daily records and administrative operations in the Police Department. You will work with officers, courts, public agencies, the media, and community members while maintaining confidential information with sound judgment.

Qualifications include strong organization, accurate typing and records skills, experience in a police or public agency setting, and the ability to learn specialized software for records and evidence management.

Qualifications

• Strong organization, typing, proofreading, and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic knowledge of municipal law enforcement or criminal justice operations.
• Ability to learn and use department software for records management and evidence handling.
• Willingness to obtain or hold Ohio Notary Public commission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain police records and files; update reports and process tickets and violations.
• Enter data and prepare statistical and administrative reports.
• Assist the public by phone, email, and in person; respond to records requests.
• Coordinate information with courts, 911 center, fire department, and other agencies.
• Provide clerical support and assist with CALEA accreditation.

Skills

Organization

Typing

Proofreading

Recordkeeping

Prioritization

Independent work

Software literacy

Education

High school diploma

Notary Public (Ohio)

Tools

Records management software

Evidence management software

Video/audio redaction software

Job description

The City of Powell is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Police Clerk to support the daily records and administrative operations of the Police Department. This position works with officers, courts, public agencies, the media, and community members while maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.

What You Will Do

• Maintain police records and files; update arrest and crash reports; and process traffic tickets, parking violations, false alarms, preventative patrol notices, liability releases, and related incidents.
• Verify information for accuracy and completeness, enter data into departmental systems, and prepare statistical, analytical, and administrative reports.
• Assist the public by telephone, email, and in person; respond to questions and public records requests in accordance with department procedures and applicable law.
• Coordinate information with courts, officers, the 911 call center, the Liberty Township Fire Department, contractors, and other agencies.
• Prepare court and public records materials, including case photos, videos, audio transcriptions, case-closed letters, protection-order files, court dispositions, and sealed-case records.
• Provide services such as fingerprinting, peddler permits, bicycle registrations, notary services, alarm permits, house watches, department tours, and general information.
• Collect fees and reconcile accounts; order and track uniforms, equipment, printing, and office supplies; and maintain records in accordance with the retention schedule.
• Provide clerical support to department administration and investigative staff and assist with CALEA accreditation.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong organization, accurate typing, proofreading, and recordkeeping skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Basic knowledge of municipal law enforcement or criminal justice operations, or the ability to learn these practices on the job.
• Ability to learn and effectively use specialized law enforcement, records-management, evidence-management, and other department computer software applications.
• Ability and willingness to learn and proficiently use video and audio redaction software and related digital evidence tools for public records, court, and investigative purposes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of progressively responsible experience in a police department, other public agency, or security firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Ohio Notary Public commission.

The City of Powell is an Equal Opportunity Employer