Under general supervision performs a variety of responsible, specialized, police-related clerical and recordkeeping duties; updates and maintains records and files and performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer applications related to area assigned; filing and indexing methods; receptionist and telephone techniques; general office practices and procedures; business math; basic report writing.

Ability to: Perform a variety of responsible and sensitive clerical work and maintain the confidentiality of information as prescribed by law; understand and carry out oral and written instructions independently; adhere to multiple deadlines and handle multiple projects; independently set up and maintain records and complex files; assemble data and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; learn and apply rules, regulations and policies applicable to the area assigned; make accurate mathematical calculations; operate a personal computer and use applicable software; communicate effectively orally and in writing; meet the public with courtesy and tact; read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Education/Training/Experience 

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position may be considered as qualifying. A typical combination includes: 

• Graduation from high school

• two years of performing responsible clerical duties including one year of public contact experience.

• Type at a net speed of 45 words per minute. 
• Must be able to successfully pass a Police Department pre-employment screening process.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to accommodate City needs.
• If assigned to the Police Records Division must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, emergency callback, nights, holidays and weekends to accommodate City needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Work is performed in an office environment and requires sitting for prolonged periods of time and the use of a computer, keyboard and related equipment. An incumbent stands, walks, and may twist, reach, bend, crouch, kneel, climb stairs and ladders and grasp, push, pull, drag and move boxes of files and other office items weighing 30 pounds or less. 

With or without reasonable accommodation, the Police Records Clerk must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE Applicants must be specific and complete in describing qualifications for the position. BASED UPON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE APPLICATION MATERIALS, those applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be invited to a written examination, performance examination, oral interview and/or other assessment instrument.

Contact the Human Resources Department if you do not receive notification regarding your application by March 19, 2021.

Candidates who successfully complete the assessment process for Police Records Clerk will be placed on an eligible list for this classification, which will remain in effect for at least one year or until an insufficient number of candidates remain on the list.

Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and/or selection process.

All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. In addition, City of Fullerton employees appointed to safety sensitive classifications and all new hires will undergo a drug screen.

All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period.  Regular City of Fullerton employees promoted to this position will serve a six-month probationary period.

California Government Code §3100 – 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or  affirmation as required.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

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