Public Safety Clerk - Records & Reports

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a Police Clerk for the Anchorage Police Department to handle public inquiries, report taking, and data entry across critical systems such as APSIN, NCIC, and RMS.

The role requires strong customer service, cash handling, and typing skills, plus rigorous background checks and certifications within set timelines. Work involves coordinating with multiple agencies and testifying in court when needed.

Qualifications

• Must pass a national background check and financial review at time of hire.
• APSIN and NCIC certification within 30 days of hire.
• CJIS background check at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take crime reports over the phone and draft formal department reports.
• Extensive data entry across police systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external agencies to process arrests and charging documents.
• Perform cashiering and process traffic citations.
• Provide court testimony as required.

Skills

Public interaction

Cash handling

Data entry

Typing 35 WPM

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

APSIN

NCIC

RMS

Job description

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a Police Clerk for the Anchorage Police Department to handle public inquiries, report taking, and data entry across critical systems such as APSIN, NCIC, and RMS.

The role requires strong customer service, cash handling, and typing skills, plus rigorous background checks and certifications within set timelines. Work involves coordinating with multiple agencies and testifying in court when needed.