Police Records Clerk
St. Louis County
- Saint Louis County, MO
- $34,611-59,946 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains police information files; sets up, sorts, files and retrieves documents as needed.
- Processes all inquiries for contract and County police officers.
- Enters towed vehicles, missing persons, stolen property, wanted persons and other information on teletype for all contract and County police officers.
- Reviews arrest records and police reports to determine if they are open or closed records, according to the state statute guidelines.
- Answers telephones; assists public in filling out forms; gives general information on how to obtain a background check, record checks, police reports and other related material.
- Enters and interrupts police information into computer system, video display terminal or comparable office equipment (REJIS, CARE, CAD, Tyler Cashiering, SLYS, CCW).
- Receives fees for services; balances register using calculator and counts currency.
- Microfilms, retrieves microfilmed information and views microfilm as required; preps microfilm.
- Assists general public at counter.
- Opens, sorts and routes incoming mail and faxes from all government agencies.
- Retrieves information from reports and the court file in order to update dispositions into REJIS and send to Mules.
- Maintains and distributes all DWI reports to the proper authorities.
- Prints police reports and runs Triple I record checks for warrant applications.
- Completes all expungement petitions and judgements received from the court.
- Processes all subpoena request in compliance with all state laws.
- Updates sex offender's information when sex offender unit is not available.
- Issues CCW licenses and security licenses.
- Fingerprints public for employment.
- Processes fingerprint-based background checks via IdentoGO.
- Performs related work as required.
- Graduation from high school or GED.
- Knowledge of Department policies, state law and federal law relating to the release and updating of criminal arrest records, police reports and concealed carry permits.
- Knowledge of various policies and procedures involving the operation and maintenance of a police record system.
- Knowledge of warrant procedures and statutes governing release of confidential information.
- Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.
- Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
- Skill in performing a variety of tasks at the same time and paying attention to detail.
- Skill in operating a video display terminal, microfilm equipment and similar office equipment.
- Skill in counting and balancing currency.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to dispense information quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
- Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Ability to type 35 words per minute with no more than five errors.
AGE LIMITS: Eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment.
EDUCATION: Educational requirements and skills will be determined by the position classification.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG GUIDELINES: Any illegal adult use or possession of a controlled substance, including marijuana, within one year prior to employment. The word “drug” refers to any type of controlled substance for which you do not have a prescription; to include marijuana in all forms (edibles, gummies, or any other product containing THC).
TATTOO POLICY: Applicants and Department employees shall not display tattoos that are visible on the face, neck, head or hands. Visible tattoos on other areas of the body may be displayed with Department approval.
ARREST: Must be free from conviction of a felony or a Class "A" misdemeanor.
MILITARY: Must not have a "Dishonorable" discharge or "Bad Conduct" discharge if having served in the military. All "Other Than Honorable" discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS
Under the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before becoming eligible to proceed to the next step.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.
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