Police Records Clerk I

City of DeLand•DeLand, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs clerical skills in the preparation and maintenance of Police Department records, including confidential material. The employee reports to Police Records Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Some office clerical experience with the use of a computer is required.
Ability to access input and retrieves data from a computer.
Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of computer access, input and retrieval.
Ability to type accurately 45 words a minute.
Understanding of the Florida Public Records Law.
Ability to deal with the general public in a professional, courteous manner.
Ability to answer questions and resolve problem situations or refer to appropriate office.
Ability to follow check lists and recognize different types of required exhibits and plans.
Ability to comprehend instructions, reports, citations, notices, records, and applications.

Nice To Haves

Prior Police or records experience preferred.
Any equivalent certification of education, experience and training may be used as a substitute for minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

Enters arrest records, documents and reports into the computer.
Processes offense reports.
Prepares uniform crime reports, traffic citations, notices to appear, parking permits, burglar alarm permits, and taxi permits.
Separates and posts warning tickets, and prepares citation tickets.
Prepares, distributes and files arrest packages.
Processes fingerprint cards.
Makes records checks.
Corrects accident reports.
Maintains activity log.
Processes infraction tickets.
Balances petty cash daily.
Answers inquiries.
Inputs into the computer police reports for UC purposes.
Accesses, inputs and retrieves data from a computer.