Part-Time Police Records Clerk Starting at $21 per hour
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Employee performs a wide variety of clerical, administrative, and specialized records management responsibilities associated with the operation of the Waynesboro Police Department. Work involves the accurate preparation, entry, maintenance, retrieval, processing, and dissemination of police records and related information in accordance with Pennsylvania law, departmental policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
The position requires a thorough understanding of police records procedures, records management systems, confidentiality requirements, and the proper handling and release of law enforcement records. Work involves effective and accurate written and verbal communication and frequent interaction with department personnel, other law enforcement agencies, courts, prosecutors, borough employees, and members of the public.
The Police Records Clerk also serves as a primary point of contact for members of the public entering or contacting the Police Department. The employee is responsible for answering telephone calls, greeting and assisting visitors at the front desk, providing information and directing members of the public to the appropriate department personnel or resources, and handling requests for police reports and other services in a professional and courteous manner.
The employee must exercise sound judgment, initiative, confidentiality, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential law enforcement information. The position requires the ability to prioritize assignments, meet established deadlines, maintain accurate records, and work independently with minimal supervision. The Police Records Clerk works under the immediate direction of the Chief of Police or, in the absence of the Chief of Police, the police department Sergeant or other designated supervisor.
EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years or greater of clerical, administrative, records management, law enforcement, municipal government, or related experience preferred.
- Previous experience working with law enforcement records or criminal justice information systems preferred.
- Valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license preferred.
- Pennsylvania State Police CLEAN/NCIC certification or the ability to successfully obtain and maintain required certification within the time period established by the Department.
- Ability to successfully complete any required criminal history, background investigation, CJIS, CLEAN, JNET, or other security screening required for the position.
- Ability to successfully complete required training and maintain all certifications necessary to perform assigned duties.
WORKING HOURS AND CONDITIONS:
- Approximately 24 – 30 Hours Per Week.
- Work hours are generally between 8:00a to 4:30p Monday through Friday.
- The employee may occasionally be required to work outside of normal working hours due to departmental needs, special projects, emergencies, training, meetings, or other circumstances as directed.
- Employee will generally work indoors in an office/front-desk environment.
- The position involves frequent interaction with department personnel and members of the public and may involve exposure to confidential, sensitive, disturbing, or otherwise difficult law enforcement information and materials.
- The employee is required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding criminal investigations, personnel information, criminal justice information, and other sensitive departmental information encountered during the performance of assigned duties.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the following specific physical requirements of this position follow: Position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. is sometimes required, with a maximum of 40 lbs. infrequently required. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting or bending will sometimes be required. Repetitive movement of hands sometimes required. Audio, visual and verbal capability is essential to job performance.
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The Borough of Waynesboro does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, religion or disability. Any person who needs an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act during the application process should call (717) 762-2101. TDD-762-2103.
