Police-Police Records Clerk

City-of-Watertown-; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Watertown is seeking an Investigations Specialist for the Police Department. This role involves confidential clerical work, managing criminal justice records, and assisting at the front counter while supporting the Investigations Division.

Responsibilities include maintaining records in line with open record laws, coordinating online property sales, and disposing of abandoned property through auctions. Strong Word skills and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desirable experience in court, paralegal, or law enforcement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and modern office practices.
• Able to complete background screenings and computer skills tests.

Responsibilities

• Receive, file, maintain, and release records in accordance with open records laws and department policy.
• Support the Investigations Division and perform confidential clerical duties.
• Coordinate online sale of city property for all departments and dispose of abandoned property via online auction.
• Assist at front counter and provide service to officers, the public and city staff.
• Maintain discretion due to sensitive nature of work.

Skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Office practices

Computer literacy

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or HSED

Tools

Records management software

Online auction platform

Job description

INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST-POLICE DEPARTMENT

Are you a detail orientated individual committed to serving the community? The City of Watertown is looking for a service-minded Investigations Specialist with a team player attitude to support the Police Department. If you enjoy customer service and are a record keeping all-star, check this opening out!

The Investigations Specialist supports the Investigations Division of the Police Department while performing confidential work which involves receiving, filing, maintaining, and releasing records related to criminal justice activities within the police department in accordance with open record laws and department policy. Work involves substantial phone usage, computer work, and front counter assistance to officers, the public, and other city staff.

This position is a full-time position responsible for the performance of moderately complex and varied clerical duties in the Investigations Division along with being responsible for the performance of complex and varied duties within the department's property/evidence room. This position coordinates the online sale of city property for all city departments and disposes of abandoned property through online auction. This work is confidential and sensitive in nature. See the full job description below.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or HSED equivalent.
• Previous court, paralegal, or law enforcement experience is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and knowledge of modern office practices.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in computer system skills testing and successfully complete required psychological, drug, and background screenings.

Wage: $25.42 per hour

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026, or until position is filled

We appreciate all interest in this position. Only applicants who meet the required qualifications will move forward in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment based on Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing