Police Clerk

City of Powell, Ohio; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Powell seeks a dependable Police Clerk to support the Powell Police Department. This full-time position involves maintaining police records, assisting with public inquiries, and performing general clerical tasks. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to confidentiality.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays

Retention incentive pay after 4 years

Life insurance and accidental death coverage

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System participation

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a police department or similar setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain Ohio Notary Public certification.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain police reports, citations, and other records.
• Respond to public inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Provide clerical support to officers and administrative staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Confidentiality

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Judgment

Tools

Law enforcement software

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $28.00/hr

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Human Resources Director at City of Powell, Ohio

The City of Powell is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Police Clerk to support the operations of the Powell Police Department. Reporting to the Chief of Police, this full-time position is responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative duties including maintaining police records, assisting with public inquiries, and supporting the Police Department.

• $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on day one (1) of employment.
• The City contributes up to 85% of the deductible to the employee's HSA account.
• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave. Prior service credit is applied when calculating vacation accrual.
• Retention incentive pay after 4 years of continuous service.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage at one (1) times annual earnings (up to $100,000) provided at no cost.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain police reports, citations, crash reports, permits, and other records in accordance with department procedures.
• Respond to phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries from the public and refer as necessary.
• Coordinate the department's emergency contact list updates and distribute to appropriate agencies.
• Provide general clerical support to officers and administrative staff, including transcription of recordings, preparing court materials, and processing alarm permits and house watches.
• Assist with public records requests and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain department inventory, order supplies and uniforms, and reconcile monthly fees.
• Prepare statistical reports and logs, including gasoline usage, ride-along participation, and special duty tracking.
• Perform notary services and assist with fingerprinting and ID badges.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in a Police Department, public agency, or similar setting.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized law enforcement software
• Ability to obtain Ohio Notary Public certification.

Why Join Us?

At the Powell Police Department, we take pride in providing professional, responsive public safety services rooted in our core values—honesty, integrity, dependability. As a Police Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting those values and enabling our Police Officers to focus on keeping our community safe

How to Apply

A complete job description and application are available on the City of Powell’s Employment Opportunities website at https://www.cityofpowell.us/About-Us/Careers.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

The City of Powell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Full-time

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