POLICE CLERK

JOB APPLICATION FILING PERIODThis recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.THE POSITION A Police Clerk is a civilian position within the Police Department responsible for a variety of duties, including helping the public and other authorized agencies. Police Clerks assist with processing, maintaining, and releasing police reports, arrest information, and public records requests in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. They also enter, update, verify, and retrieve information from local, state, and national law enforcement databases, including information related to vehicle registration, firearms, restraining orders, missing persons, criminal history, and other law enforcement records as authorised by law. Additional duties include assisting with front counter services, clearance letters, data entry, statistical reports, maintaining files and logs, and operating computers and specialised records equipment. Police Clerks are responsible for processing arrest information, preparing and submitting criminal complaints to the appropriate court, and packaging filed cases for submission to the District Attorney’s Office. The position requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism, as Records Clerks routinely handle sensitive information and perform critical functions that directly impact the accuracy of criminal justice information, legal compliance, court proceedings, and the integrity of Police Department records.Under general supervision, performs moderately difficult clerical work of the Police Department; works assigned, rotating shifts; and performs related duties as assigned. Positions in this class are assigned to the Records Bureau or to perform staff clerical support work to the Administration Bureau or the Line Operations Bureau. Positions in the Administrative Bureau work a traditional 8-hour, 5-day workweek. Individuals in this classification assigned to the Records Bureau will be required, as assigned, to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Police Clerks are subject to being held over or called back to work additional hours, depending on the staffing needs of the department. Police Clerks in the Records Bureau report to the Records Supervisor, and the Police Clerk in the Administration Bureau reports to the Administrative Lieutenant or Captain. Positions in this class generally do not exercise formal supervision; they may provide functional supervision to volunteers, student workers, or trustees.THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics or skill sets: Someone who is customer service-oriented Possesses a strong work ethicPossess strong organization and communication skillsCan maintain confidentialityAbility to multitaskExperience with de-escalation tactics Someone who is punctual and can work a flex scheduleEstablish and maintain effective working relationshipsHas work experience with a Law Enforcement Records Management System EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Visit our careers page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereyparkto view the class specification and essential functions of the position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OBTAINING A TYPING CERTIFICATESome of the City's positions require applicants to provide a typing certificate to demonstrate the minimum typing requirement. Certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form that must clearly state the following: 1. Name of the issuing agency. Acceptable agencies are a government agency, an employment agency, a business college, an adult school, or a public school system. Internet typing tests will not be accepted.2. Date of the typing test. The typing test must be dated within one year of the final filing date of the flyer.3. Five-minute timed test with net speed.4. Applicant's name.Certificates that do not include all the above information may disqualify the applicant from the selection process.The following agencies are examples of acceptable issuing agencies and administer typing tests to the public: Glendora Employment Agency203 S. Glendora Ave., Suite C, Glendora(626) 335-4081 – Appointment Required$20 Fee (Cash Only) $22.50 (Card)Photo I.D. RequiredMonday- Friday 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.Olympic Staffing Services588 S Grand Ave, Covina, CA 91724(626) 447-3558$20 Fee, Walk-InMonday- Friday8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.MFoothill Workforce Development Board1207 East Green StreetPasadena, CA 91106(626) 796-JOBS8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.Free by AppointmentLong Beach City College4901 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90808(562) 938-4111M-R 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.Free Walk-InSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONApplicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior