Police Clerk

Springdale, OH
Springdale Police Department

Salary: $21.57 Per hour

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Services Supervisor, the Police Clerk is responsible for handling initial contact with the public at the Police Department and for disseminating information or requests for service to the Patrol Officers. Police Clerks are also responsible for all functions related to the payments of fines for offenses that occurred within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Springdale.

Essential Functions:

1. Generally responsible for accurate and timely data entry and records maintenance
2. Attends to the needs of visitors to the Police Department
3. Answers the phone and responds to requests and questions
4. Receives, records, and maintains monies for fines, bonds, forfeitures, and fees
5. Maintains reports and records, including but not limited to UCR, auto accidents, arrests, citations, details, offenses, etc. in criminal justice computer systems
6. Assists with Mayor’s Court clerical functions when necessary
7. Promptly answers city-band radio at the request of sworn personnel and monitors other systems as directed
8. Responds to correspondence in a professional manner
9. Performs kitchen duties as assigned
10. Performs any and all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
3. Must possess a valid driver’s license
4. Must be organized and efficient
5. Familiarity with money-handling procedures applicable to fines, fees, bonds, bond forfeitures, etc.
6. Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information
7. Maintain a working knowledge of criminal justice computer systems
8. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public
9. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely
10. Ability to learn and operate a variety of computer software programs
11. Ability to type at an efficient, effective, and reasonable rate
12. Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines
13. Ability to plan and initiate projects of varying nature with little supervision
14. Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed