Police Records Clerk
City of Burlington
The Police Department Records Clerk serves as a non-sworn, civil service member of the organization. The Records Clerk has a variety of critical responsibilities and administrative duties including transcription; keyboarding; fingerprinting; records management; information processing; retention and dissemination; clerical and other office work while providing outstanding customer service. The Records Clerk supports the mission of police department and operations.
A significant degree of initiative, independent judgement, discretion and confidentiality is paramount. All duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an attentive, effective, efficient and safe manner.
Clerks may be assigned to the evidence room to assist Evidence Technician in maintaining the evidentiary chain of custody and integrity of evidence and property.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for the position, you are required to submit the following: letter of interest, resume, and completed City of Burlington application for employment. City of Burlington application for employment forms can be found on the City’s website at www.burlingtonwa.gov/jobs, or by request at City Hall, located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233. Complete application packets must be submitted in a sealed envelope via mail, in-person to Burlington City Hall, ATTN: Amber Robinson, or emailed to amberr@burlingtonwa.gov, by no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, September 20, 2024. Candidates must be available for an October 9th, 2024, in-person testing date. Candidates will be notified of eligibility to test by October 3, 2024.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 21 years of age • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent • Valid Washington State Driver’s License • Must be able to successfully pass the following: o Oral Civil Service Examination o Background investigation o Polygraph examination o Typing proficiency examination 45 wpm o Drug test DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Thorough knowledge of filing and records processing practices. • Possess good written and oral communication skills • Knowledge of Privacy Act and Public Disclosure Laws as well as Records Retention Laws • Operate various office machines and Microsoft Office software • Experience working in an office environment or similar position • Maintaining a professional manner while conducting business with citizens and staff
Miscellaneous Information
Benefits: Accrued vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, personal holiday, and medical, dental, vision insurance, PERS retirement.