Police Clerk

Duties Include

• The police clerk serves as the primary contact with the public for the police department and provides and solicits information all police matters.
• Sells licenses and collects impound fees, bail, and other fines, maintains cash funds.
• Accepts and receipts property and money left for prisoners in custody, maintains contact with court and other cities regarding in-custody prisoners, answers questions in regard to prisoners.
• Performs clerical and reception duties including answering a multi-line phone, types miscellaneous forms, copies, files, and distributes documents.
• Handles people with police business in person and on the telephone, enters case, accident, and criminal history information into computerized system, and maintains log and requirements of people visiting prisoners.
• Performs the duties of a police matron for in-custody female prisoners including searching, taking statements, and attending prisoners.

Qualifications

• At least two year's clerical, administrative, and/or public contact experience required
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PCs required
• Knowledge of RMS/CAD and scanning technology a plus
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and polygraph
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license
• Must be able to work holidays, nights, weekends, and rotating shifts

How to Apply
For more information on this position, please refer to the Police Clerk job description posted on the Employment Information page of the Human Resources section of Lynnwood's Web site.