Police Records Clerk

The Village of Arlington Heights Police Department is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Police Records Clerk. Village of Arlington Heights Police Records Clerks play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of police records while supporting efficient operations of the department. As part of the Police Records team, this role is responsible for maintaining and processing police records and delivering exceptional customer service to the public and internal departments.

In this position, the Police Records Clerk will perform data entry tasks for various police functions, such as court transmittals, accident reports, warrants, and processing Freedom of Information Act requests. The role involves assisting with the collection and organization of police records and electronic evidence for subpoenas while ensuring officer subpoenas are distributed efficiently. The Police Records Clerk will also maintain a comprehensive filing system for confidential police records and correspondence, ensuring all documents are organized.

As the first point of contact for many inquiries, the Police Records Clerk will interact with both internal and external customers, answering phone calls, addressing questions, and providing general information about office policies in a courteous and professional manner.

The salary range for this position is $58,486-$78,929, with an anticipated hiring range of $58,486-$61,747, depending on qualifications and experience. The Police Records Clerk will work a 37.5-hour work week, Monday-Friday, and will be offered a diverse and competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, opportunities for professional development and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan.

The ideal candidate will have at least a year of general clerical experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must be skilled in customer service, have strong interpersonal skills, and be adept in using computer software. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to ensure the accuracy and security of sensitive police records. Experience with police records or exposure to law enforcement is preferred.

If you are passionate about serving the community through supporting law enforcement operations, this might be the right new opportunity for you! For more information about the Village of Arlington Heights, please visit our website at www.vah.com or visit www.vah.com/careers to apply.

The Village of Arlington Heights is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all, improving how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background and pre-employment drug screen.