Police Records Clerk
Company: City of Pearland
Location: Pearland
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
The City of Pearland is seeking a Police Records Clerk to join
their dynamic team of professionals.
The Police Records Clerk earns a competitive salary based on
experience. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our
employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life
insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for
employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan
through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1
employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's
recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational
assistance, 10 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid
vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on
physical, mental, and financial health.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional
communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater
understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We
have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and
supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is
one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to
affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and
superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities
in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and
secure in the community and surrounding areas.
A successful candidate will have close proximity to Houston, just a
short 20-minute drive to downtown, and allows residents to
experience all the city has to offer including professional sports,
world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
The ideal candidate:
* Must be able to pass a criminal history check and polygraph
testing.
* Must be available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Job Summary: Perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks
in support of the Police Department including, but not limited to,
entering and updating offense and accident reports, filing, typing,
and preparing TCIC/NCIC validations. Answer incoming non-emergency
calls, maintain accurate accounts of all reports, and prepare
packets for prosecution as appropriate.
Essential Functions:
* Regular and timely attendance at work.
* Enters, codes, and retrieves a variety of information from
various computer systems, according to appropriate procedures.
* Searches and retrieves information from files, computer records,
and other documents in response to specific requests.
* Releases information and documents in accordance with the Public
Information Act and other applicable laws and procedures.
* Sorts, reviews, and screens police reports for completeness
before forwarding to district attorney, defendants, victims, and
other government agencies.
* Maintains logs and other records controls to assure tracking of
case files.
* Distributes mail to appropriate divisions.
* Processes offense and accident requests and deposit fees.
* Categorizes statistics according to a variety of guidelines and
criteria.
* Answers phone calls for records division and responds to a
variety of requests for information concerning records and
department functions and policies.
* Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as
assigned.
Education, Experience, and Licenses:
* High school diploma or equivalent is required.
* One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* NCIC/TCIC certified, or the ability to obtain in six (6)
months.
* State of Texas Notary, preferred.
* CPR Certified, preferred.
* Valid, Texas Driver's License required.
* Must be able to work evenings, nights and weekends.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence;
ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small
group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the
organization.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability
to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have
knowledge of Database software and Word Processing software.
* Ability to operate a PC, printer, copier, fax machine, mail
meter, telephone, hole-punch, pencil sharpener, staplers, and
various other types of office equipment.
* Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
* Ability to provide good customer service skills to individuals
who may not respond in a manner that is friendly.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
that are professional and compliment the standards of the City of
Pearland.
* Knowledge of law enforcement functions, preferred.
* Knowledge of Municipal Government, ordinances, Texas Penal Code,
and other laws, rules and regulations associated with record
keeping.
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