Police Records Technician

City of Wilson • Wilson, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilson is seeking a Police Records Technician to perform administrative and secretarial duties in support of the Police department. This role is crucial for facilitating the smooth operation of the division and the department. The work involves a variety of technical and secretarial tasks, with the complexity influenced by the volume of work. Wilson, North Carolina, is a city of approximately 50,000 residents, known for its innovation and service, with top-rated police, fire, and recreation departments. The city offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The hiring range for this position is $42,942.69 to $59,138.61, dependent upon qualifications.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern hard copy and electronic records maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of police department reports and legal terminology.
• Skill in the operation of a computer and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in filing and records maintenance.
• Skill in preparing reports and entering data.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Assists officers by running warrant and utilities checks.
• Assists walk-in customers and refers them to appropriate personnel.
• Enters reports into the computer system; processes, copies and distributes reports, eCitation forms and subpoenas.
• Performs weekly warrant audits.
• Completes police reports and files as appropriate.
• Enters warrant information.
• Researches criminal histories for District Attorney or police officers.
• Orders, restocks, and maintains supplies.
• Processes all daily RMS Name Candidate Queries.
• Processes all District Attorney Reports and other related paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Best-in-class benefits package

What This Job Offers

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