Police Records Clerk

City of Burleson, TX; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burleson, TX, seeks a clerical record keeper for the Police Department. This role involves managing records, supporting communication in the front lobby, and maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, and have a high school diploma along with relevant clerical experience.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience is preferred, ideally in a police records department.
• Completion of Public Information Act Basic Training within six months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all records keeping functions for the Police Department.
• Handle the front lobby and manage phone communications.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRIMARY DUTY:

Perform all records keeping functions for the Police Department as well as handles the front lobby and the phones.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of office practices, procedures, equipment, and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other software applications (Microsoft Office products a plus).
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing including proficient listening skills, rules of grammar, practices of document preparation.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and deals tactfully and effectively with people.
• Knowledge of statutes and ordinances regulating the distribution of information and other applicable laws or ordinances preferred or ability to learn quickly.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
• Must have the ability to maintain positive working relationships with fellow employees and have excellent teamwork skills
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to type 40 WPM with accuracy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of clerical experience, prefer prior experience in police records department.

CERTIFICATES:

• Completion of Public Information Act Basic Training within six months of hire