Police Clerk

The City of Powell is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Police Clerk to support the operations of the Powell Police Department. Reporting to the Chief of Police, this full-time position is responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative duties including maintaining police records, assisting with public inquiries, and supporting the Police Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain police reports, citations, crash reports, permits, and other records in accordance with department procedures.
• Respond to phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries from the public and refer as necessary.
• Coordinate the department's emergency contact list updates and distribute to appropriate agencies.
• Provide general clerical support to officers and administrative staff, including transcription of recordings, preparing court materials, and processing alarm permits and house watches
• Assist with public records requests and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain department inventory, order supplies and uniforms, and reconcile monthly fees.
• Prepare statistical reports and logs, including gasoline usage, ride-along participation, and special duty tracking.
• Perform notary services and assist with fingerprinting and ID badges.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in a Police Department, public agency, or similar setting.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized law enforcement software

• Ability to obtain Ohio Notary Public certification.

Why Join Us?

At the Powell Police Department, we take pride in providing professional, responsive public safety services rooted in our core valueshonesty, integrity, dependability. As a Police Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting those values and enabling our Police Officers to focus on keeping our community safe