Police Records & Data Entry Clerk

Lincolnwood; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Village of Lincolnwood is seeking a detail-oriented Police Records Clerk to join our Police Department. This non-sworn civilian role focuses on accurate records entry, classification, and front-desk support for public inquiries.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Police, you will process subpoenas and FOIA requests, manage records in the Records Management System, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1–2 years clerical or data entry experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office; familiar with LEADS and Records Management Software.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and confidentiality with professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Entering, classifying, indexing, filing, storing, compiling, retrieving, and purging records to meet reporting requirements.
• Compile, process, and submit reports to federal, state and county agencies.
• Enter, retrieve, compile and distribute police reports in the Records Management System.
• Process subpoenas and FOIA requests for various offices and the public.
• Provide general assistance to the public and village departments.
• Retrieve and forward audio/video data from logs and camera systems as needed.
• Comply with village policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LEADS

Records Management Software

Job description

The Village of Lincolnwood is seeking a detail-oriented Police Records Clerk to join our Police Department. This non-sworn civilian role focuses on accurate records entry, classification, and front-desk support for public inquiries.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Police, you will process subpoenas and FOIA requests, manage records in the Records Management System, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.