Records Clerk — Data Entry & Public Records

City of Weslaco; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Weslaco is seeking a Records Clerk to perform data entry, filing and scanning of records, answer phones, and process information requests. This position interacts daily with the public, officers, City staff, and other law enforcement agencies in a fast-paced records office.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of office experience, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of office work experience.
• Valid Texas Class C driver license (preferred).
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within 3 months.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and answer routine questions from the public and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare intake information, criminal background documents, and history folders.
• Makes copies of case reports and rap sheets for CID.
• Process information requests and payments from the public.
• Assist in storage, retention, and scanning of offense reports.
• Review reports to ensure IBR validation sets comply with regulations.
• Maintain regular attendance and be ready to work beyond hours.

Skills

Data entry

Filing & scanning

Phone handling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Weslaco is seeking a Records Clerk to perform data entry, filing and scanning of records, answer phones, and process information requests. This position interacts daily with the public, officers, City staff, and other law enforcement agencies in a fast-paced records office.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of office experience, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.