Police Records Assistant - Temp

Town of Cary • Cary, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cary, NC is passionate about putting the needs of our citizens first and our nationally accredited Police Department has helped ensure we stay one of the safest places to live in the nation. Now you can join our team to help us continue meeting the needs of our citizens, serving with excellence and finding innovative ways to create the local government that doesn't exist. Cary Police Department is recruiting an assistant to perform responsible and specialized clerical work in maintaining records and performing a variety of tasks within the Police Records division. Join our team as a Records Assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting public safety and ensuring compliance with North Carolina Public Records Laws. This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year and weekday availability will be necessary. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Records Supervisor.

Requirements

• General knowledge of police procedures and record keeping requirements
• General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques
• Some knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic
• Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed
• Ability to file and retrieve critical information
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide accurate information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by coursework in typing and secretarial subjects and some clerical and typing experience, preferably in police work.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working for a police department and/or with police records.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assistance to the public by supplying copies of police reports in compliance with North Carolina Public Records Laws, running criminal background checks, issuing permits, and offering notary services.
• Perform electronic fingerprinting services for applicants and maintain accurate records of all fingerprinting activities in accordance with department procedures.
• Enter, modify, and process police reports, citations, accidents, and supplements into the records management system with high accuracy while maintaining organized paper and electronic files.
• Review and redact audio recordings to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations, protecting sensitive information while fulfilling public records requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED