Police Records & Data Entry Specialist

City of New Bern; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Bern seeks a police records clerk to perform intermediate clerical duties, including coding, reporting, filing and researching police records. Work is performed under supervision of a Civilian Unit Supervisor.

Responsibilities include front desk duties, data entry, reports, and handling severe records with accuracy. The role requires general knowledge of recordkeeping, familiarity with police forms, and ability to work with the public and officers.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of modern record keeping procedures and practices.
• Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable speed; operate data entry equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent with typing courses and clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and file police records; prepare reports; assist the public; data entry and report accuracy checks.
• Answer phones at front desk; greet public and provide information to officers and visitors.
• Enter, file and maintain incident, arrest, accident and field interview/trespass records; issue warrants/orders.
• Process applications for tax permits/franchises; collect fees and prepare deposits.
• Access D.C.I. and N.C.I.C. for necessary information; archive police records; assist with investigations.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Typing

Data entry

Office equipment operation

Communication with public

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

D.C.I. access

NCIC access

Job description

City of New Bern seeks a police records clerk to perform intermediate clerical duties, including coding, reporting, filing and researching police records. Work is performed under supervision of a Civilian Unit Supervisor.

Responsibilities include front desk duties, data entry, reports, and handling severe records with accuracy. The role requires general knowledge of recordkeeping, familiarity with police forms, and ability to work with the public and officers.