City of Chesterfield Hiring for Police Records Clerk–Midnight Shift at Chesterfield, MO Full Time

The Chesterfield Police Department is accepting applications for a Police Records Clerk. The primary work hours for this position will be 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, including some weekends and some holidays, but may also include working other shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

This is clerical work of a complex nature in the maintenance of police records and communication with the public, law enforcement agencies and police officers by telephone, computer entry, and personal contact. Involves evaluation of citizens needs, response to citizens and officers, control of confidential record and filing systems, as well as assisting in a variety of other departmental activities. Work is performed under general supervision. Requires the exercise of initiative and discretion and is reviewed by observation of results obtained. Normally requires shift work.

May be assigned to other clerical positions within units of the department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives calls and general inquiries from the public and routes any emergency calls to the dispatch function of the police agency.
• Receives and dispenses information by telephone, computer, or by direct contact with the public.
• Monitors prisoners by closed circuit television.
• Enters police records and inquiries into computer.
• Cross-indexes and files correspondence, records, and other materials.
• Searches files and revises or adds new information.
• Catalogs crimes and assigns codes to crimes in conformance with the Uniform Crime Reporting system.
• Operates a variety of office equipment.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Must possess strong oral communication skills.

Experience in varied clerical and security work. Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation. Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and equipment. Ability to understand and follow; quickly and accurately, brief oral and written instructions. Typing skills of 45 wpm preferred. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive records. Must acquire proficiency in the use of CAD, CARE, REJIS, and LETS software packages.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

High School diploma or GED required. Specialized training in a related field desired. REJIS certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,834.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Work Location: One location