RECORDS CLERK

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Records Clerk performs the records keeping and related functions for the police and sheriff's departments and other law enforcement or criminal justice agencies in Kenosha County and assists the public and other agencies by providing information and copies of reports and records, recording information, and accepting bonds. Employees will normally work specific shifts that cover a 24 hour operation on a rotating day off basis. Work is performed under the general direction of a records supervisor. Overtime may by required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (not limited to) Operates computer terminals, teletype, facsimile machine, microfilming reader/printer, typewriter, and other office equipment; answers telephones; records information; codes offenses; checks documents to insure accuracy; enters data into electronic systems; enters and cancels warrants; and files and retrieve information and documents.

OTHER REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Fingerprints and photographs juveniles, controls and oversees access to secured areas in the Safety Building, assists in training, provides assistance to the Communication's Center in emergency situations, and performs any other duties required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (not limited to) Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; hear and understand telephone and verbal communications; vision capable of reading documents and operating equipment; ability to bend and reach; ability to mentally retain information on a short and long term basis; ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and to schedule, organize and execute assigned tasks; ability to compile, analyze, record and assemble data and information in a meaningful and effective manner; knowledge of basic office skills, practices, and procedures; ability to data entry at 7000 keystrokes per hour (kph) with a 95% accuracy rate; ability to maintain effective professional relationships with members of Joint Services, other agencies, and the public; and knowledge of, or the ability to learn, to operate various types of equipment used in the assigned duties.

All applicants are required to pass a series of qualifying tests including but not limited to a written examination, data entry test, oral interview, physical examination, drug screening, and a records and background investigation. All qualifying applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. Residency within a defined perimeter must be established 90 days after successful completion of the probationary period. The residency policy and map may be viewed upon request.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least one year of responsible work experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Effective January 1, 2008, the pay range for this position starts at $15.40 per hour to a maximum of $19.87 after 54 months. Effective July 1, 2008, the pay range for this position starts at $15.48 per hour to a maximum of $19.97 after 54 months. Shift premiums are additional. Health insurance premiums, basic group life insurance, and the employee's share of retirement contributions are paid for in full by Joint Services. Sick leave, vacations, Social Security benefits, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and an Employee Assistance Program are provided.

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