Job Details

Police Records Clerk

The City of Topeka's Police Department is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Police Records Clerk. This position is responsible for managing criminal history documents created by the Police Department - to include police reports, crash reports, misdemeanor warrants and licensing. This position will work closely with police officers, detectives, other law enforcement partners and public safety agents.

This position will require teamwork and non-traditional hours, which includes city-designated holidays and weekends. The office is open 24-hours, with four different shifts. This position will be a part of the night shift team and will work three 12-hour shifts and one 4-hour shift per week, which will result in 15 to 16 actual workdays each month!

What You'll Do:

• Process paperwork and reports.
• Answer inbound calls to the Records Unit.
• Complete individual criminal history checks.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated clerical work experience is required.
• Obtain certification by the Kansas Highway Patrol for the operation of NCIC terminals within six (6) months initial probationary period and thereafter every two (2) years.
• Must meet qualifications to work as a police agency employee, including passing an extensive background check.

Entry Rate of Pay: $17.62 - $18.44 per hour, DOQ plus an extra 75 per hour for night shift hours.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
• KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer