POLICE CLERK

The Police Clerk processes and maintains the integrity of the Police Department files and records. The Police Clerk performs a wide variety of general and/or specialized office support, clerical, and technical work in support of the Police Department; collects, records, transcribes, maintains, edits, and retrieves confidential law enforcement data and information; performs a variety of record keeping functions including processing police reports; receives and provides assistances to the public at the front counter and over the telephone; and provides other support and assistance to other non-sworn functions and activities of the Police Department.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the department, including organizing and coordinating record operations and procedures
• Assist internal and external customers with inquiries regarding department functions and activities
• Collaborate with other department staff to ensure efficient and effective record operations
• Perform data entry and maintain electronic filing system
• Prepare and distribute reports and correspondence as needed
• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures