Police Records & Support Services Clerk - Part-Time

Ferndale, City of (WA); Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ferndale Police Department seeks a part-time Police Support Services Clerk to handle front-desk interactions, answer inquiries, and route RMS reports. You will also process public records requests and perform data entry across official databases.

Responsibilities include performing background checks for licenses, fingerprinting, payments, and document scanning while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with state law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years experience in a law enforcement department, criminal justice agency or related field.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and typical office equipment.
• Must become certified in Washington State Patrol ACCESS Level II within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative in urgent situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact with visitors, in person or by telephone, and respond to requests and inquiries.
• Daily report routing and response to report requests from other agencies and prosecutors.
• Respond to public disclosure requests of a routine nature.
• Enter arrest warrants and manage related database entries.
• Enter, clear, provide quality control, confirm, and cancel warrants and protection orders.
• Scan documents into the Records Management System and file documents.
• Perform fingerprinting services.
• Conduct local background checks and issue Clearance Letters.
• Perform background checks on Concealed Pistol License applicants and refer denials as needed.
• Receive payments and balance cash drawers; conduct daily deposits.
• Mail runs and distribution of office mail and faxes.
• Enter false alarm notifications and tracking.
• Organize and maintain Records Section files.
• Administer the Salvation Army voucher program.

Skills

Keyboarding

Business English

Discretion

Confidentiality

Judgment

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The City of Ferndale Police Department seeks a part-time Police Support Services Clerk to handle front-desk interactions, answer inquiries, and route RMS reports. You will also process public records requests and perform data entry across official databases.

Responsibilities include performing background checks for licenses, fingerprinting, payments, and document scanning while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with state law.