Records Clerk
City of Portage•Portage, MI
•$19 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Portage is looking for a responsible team player to join our Public Safety’s Police Division, as a Records Clerk. If you are looking for a reliable office position in a supportive team environment, this position may be the right fit for you!
Requirements
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Able to type 50+ WPM, with high accuracy.
- Possess excellent grammar, spelling, and word usage skills.
- Must be able to proofread documents and to edit pre-transcribed reports.
- Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with law enforcement terminology is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of all material and correspondence.
- Review and process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that are received, including, but not limited to, police and fire documents, reports, audio and video recordings and photographs.
- Operate the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) computer system.
- Conduct research on applicable case law and other regulations on FOIA requests to resolve issues.
- Prepare police and fire reports, mobile video recordings, body worn camera recordings and other police and fire documents.
- Research and analyze information to requests and develop status reports to support agency reporting requirements.
- Input, delete, retrieve, and correct information in automated databases or electronic records. Follow preliminary instructions in performing research on easily resolved legal questions with clearly applicable precedents.
- Compile statistics and complete data queries.
- Process documents and enter into databases; to include citations, arrests, and mugshots.
- Prepare subpoenas, invoices, and other state required documents and reports.
- Receive telephone calls and direct to the appropriate department or person.
- Sort, scan, photocopy and file records and other office materials.
Benefits
- Health insurance starts day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
