Hybrid Records Specialist en CITY OF WOOD DALE

Description

The City of Wood Dale is seeking a full-time Police Records Specialist. This position is responsible for police records and clerical office functions requiring knowledge of departmental procedures. 

This position performs several routine functions, including, but not limited to:

• Enter and update arrest records, case reports, accident reports, traffic citations, and other law enforcement data into computer systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist the public by locating and providing information from files and reports in accordance with departmental policies.
• Process payments for parking tickets and ordinance violations; issue notices of nonpayment to collection agencies.
• Respond to in-person, telephone, and email inquiries; provide copies of reports; direct the public to appropriate resources.
• Participate in community events, city functions, parades and other activities, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
• Process FOIAs, Alarm Billings, Invoices, Administrative Tow Hearings and other similar programs.
• Familiarize oneself with all aspects of the Records Division. Be able to fill in during the absence of other specialists

Qualifications

Work is normally performed without direct supervision, and the individual must be able to exercise independent judgment in various situations.  The successful candidate must possess knowledge of business English, grammar, and punctuation; knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques; knowledge of methods and equipment used in computerized data entry; and some knowledge of the operations, rules, and regulations pertaining to the field of criminal justice. 

A high school diploma or GED is required.  Clerical experience in a police department is preferred, though an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted. 

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The salary range for this position is $50,880 - $70,608*
*The City of Wood Dale typically hires at the starting point of the stated salary range; however, we value experience and qualifications and encourage all interested applicants to apply. 

Excellent benefits include Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; paid vacation and sick leave accrual; and medical, dental, vision and life insurance.  
This position is open until it is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first review taking place as they are received